Attraction Highlights
- Discover the colourful Cape Malay district on the slopes of Signal Hill, overlooking Cape Town
- Get a taste of Cape Malay food
- Visit South Africa’s first mosque and the Bo-Kaap Museum
Benefit:
Two-hour guided walking tour of Bo-Kaap
Free to Public
Important Notes
Walking tour guides work on a tips-only basis
| Address | 81 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 |
| Phone | +27 (0)64 883 0440 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm |
| Website | http://www.citysightseeing.co.za |
What to expect
Wander through the colourful cobblestoned Bo-Kaap neighbourhood on this two-hour walking tour. Begin on the slopes of Signal Hill, where the brightly coloured houses unfold in an array of pinks, greens, blues and oranges. Get a taste of the spicy ‘Cape Malay’ food on offer, made famous by the people who call the neighbourhood home. Along the way, visit South Africa’s first mosque, Auwal Masjid and the Bo-Kaap Museum, which is housed in the oldest home in the area. Dating back to the 1760s, the house highlights the cultural contribution made by early Muslim settlers.
Things to look out for
Visit Bo-Kaap, the Cape Malay quarter of Cape Town on the slopes of Signal Hill
Wander through the colourful cobblestoned Bo-Kaap neighbourhood on this two-hour walking tour to learn more about the locals and their diverse cultures. Also, make sure to try the amazing cuisine on offer.
Helpful Tips
The tour takes approximately 90 minutes, and all tours are guided in English. You’ll be walking the streets of Cape Town, some cobbled, so wear your comfiest pair of shoes and make sure your camera is fully charged and ready to capture the charm of the city.
Be sure to try some of the Cape Malay food on offer to get the most out of your experience of Bo-Kaap. Also check out a great little neighbourhood nearby called De Waterkant, where you will find lots of cobbled streets to wander through, as well as many trendy bars and restaurants.
Be sure to try some of the Cape Malay food on offer to get the most out of your experience of Bo-Kaap. Also check out a great little neighbourhood nearby called De Waterkant, where you will find lots of cobbled streets to wander through, as well as many trendy bars and restaurants.
Important Notes
Walking tour guides work on a tips-only basis
| Address | 81 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 |
| Phone | +27 (0)64 883 0440 |
| Work Hours | Daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm |
| Website | http://www.citysightseeing.co.za |
