Day 01
Bo-Kaap Heritage Walk, Mosques and Bazaars
08h30 - Pick-up
- Pick-up from your City Centre or V&A Waterfront hotel.
- En route to Bo-Kaap, enjoy a drive-by city orientation tour.
09h30 - Bo-Kaap Museum
- Visit the Bo-Kaap Museum, also known as the oldest house on Wale Street.
10h00 - Walking Tour
- Explore the colourful houses and historic architecture.
- Interact with local residents while strolling along the original cobblestone streets.
10h45 - Tana Baru Muslim Cemetery
- Visit the historic cemetery, with a focus on:
- Tuan Guru (Imaam Abullah Ibn Qadi Abdul Salaam, arrived 06 April 1780 from Tidore, Indonesia)
- Sayed Sheikh Abubakr Al Qurayshi Al Khashanawi Al Amjadi Effendi (arrived 1862 from Erzurum, Anatolia/Turkiye)
- Sayed Alawie (arrived 1744 from Mocca, Yemen)
11h15 - Spice Bazaar and Turkish Bazaar
- Explore the Spice Bazaar and Turkish Bazaar for a cultural and sensory experience.
12h00 - Noor El Hamedia Ottoman Mosque
- Visit the Ottoman-sponsored mosque built under Sultan Abdul Hamid II.
12h50 - Auwal Mosque
- Attend Thur salaah (midday prayers) and view the oldest handwritten Quran after the service.
13h15 - Turkish Doner Haus
- Enjoy an authentic Turkish Doner wrap with an Ayran yoghurt drink.
- You may choose to sit outside or take it away.
13h30 - End of Tour
- Conclude the tour with drop-off at your City Centre or V&A Waterfront hotel.
