Neighborhood Discoveries
5 (81)

History and culture in colorful Bo-Kaap

4 hours English
5 (81)
100% Personalized

One of Cape Town’s oldest communities; rich in flavor, but even richer in culture.

Willy
Willy
Dieter
Dieter

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

4 hours with your host
Customized, private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
A meal in a local restaurant (Main dish, soft drink and koeksister in a local restaurant)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink other than those included
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • With your host by your side, experience the Cape Malay Cultural Heritage
  • Discover the fascinating history behind Bo-Kaap's iconic colorful houses
  • Visit cultural landmarks including South Africa's oldest mosque
  • Browse Atlas Spice Trading Centre, one of Cape Town's premier spice shops
  • Savor irresistible traditional Cape Malay cuisine
  • Experience authentic Cape Malay Cultural Heritage with your local host

Here’s what travelers think of our experiences worldwide

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Anita 1 August 2025

Wonderful guide. Unique experience. Enjoyed very much would recommend for a half day excursion. Xxxxx

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Gaëlle 1 March 2025

I had a great time with William. He's a great guide. He knows the city and its history inside and out. It was a very interesting 3-hour tour. I highly recommend this activity with William.

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Gaëlle 1 March 2025

I had a very good time with William. He is a wonderful guid. He knows the city very well and also the history. He brings me also in very local place, with local food it was nice to discover. I’m verry happy

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Carey 1 February 2024

It was an amazing tour. Tafa was very knowledgeable. He took us to & told us the history District Six & Boo Kapp. We stopped along the way for some great food & coffee. Tour was supposed to be 4hrs turned i to a wonderful 6hr experience. I would highly recommend Tafa as a tour guide.

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Janka 1 October 2023

We had a great tour with Tafa. He is friendly and has good knowledge of the history of Cape Town and is a good storyteller. He drives a good car suitable for 6 persons. He takes his guiding task serious and we felt comfortable and safe. His English was good. We recommend Tafa if you are looking for a good guide or chauffeur.

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Airton 1 May 2023

The tour was amazing, the Tafa is polite, friendly and your communication is clear and he knows what is talking about. I’m very very happy

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