South Africa · Walking Tours

4-Hour Stellenbosch Walking Tour with Village Museum and Dorp Street

4 Hours Round trip from Stellenbosch Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Village Museum and the Moederkerk
02 Wander around the Botanical Gardens and Dorp Street
03 Visit the art galleries and sculptor studios
04 Follow a guided walk through Stellenbosch's historic heritage quarter

Explore the highlights of Stellenbosch, a historic town in South Africa's Western Cape province, on this guided walking tour. Visit the Village Museum, where four old heritage houses have been preserved as museums, and see an old shop still selling many items from yesteryear. Pay respects at the second oldest church in the Cape, stroll through the botanical gardens, and discover various art galleries around town.

Explore the sites Nelson Mandela visited in the town after his release from prison.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Stellenbosch

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Stellenbosch Walking Tour

Connect with your tour guide and walk through the oldest part of the historic town of Stellenbosch, which is now also a heritage site.
Explore the sites Nelson Mandela visited in the town after his release from prison.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and savour some fine wine.
Discover various architectural buildings and visit art galleries.
Travel along Dorp Street and take a look at the old buildings.

Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Stellenbosch 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Museum entrance fees
Licensed tour guide
Comfortable vehicle for collection and drop-off from Cape Town

What's Not Included

Meals and refreshments
Collection by vehicle if staying in Stellenbosch Town

What to bring

Water bottle
Camera
Hat
Light jacket

Know before you go

This is a walking tour within the heart of Stellenbosch Town.
This is a university town, and the route we will travel will have traffic (cars, bicycles, and motorbikes).
A restaurant will be recommended for lunch after the tour; however, it is not part of the tour.
If you are interested in art, please let me know.
The morning tour starts at 10 am (if collection is in Stellenbosch).
The morning tour starts at 9 am (if collection is in Cape Town).
The afternoon tour starts at 2 pm (if collection is in Stellenbosch).
No afternoon tour is offered from Cape Town (this can be combined into a full-day Winelands experience).

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