South Africa · Heritage Walks

3-Hour Cape Town Walking Tour with Bo-Kaap and Slave Lodge

3 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the colorful streets and rich history of Bo-Kaap
  • 02 Discover heritage sites including the oldest vine in South Africa and the Slave Lodge
  • 03 See iconic architecture along Long Street and Greenmarket Square
  • 04 Visit the Company Gardens and war memorials reflecting South Africa's history

Spend your Saturday afternoon exploring Cape Town's rich history and vibrant culture on this 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap, visit the Bo-Kaap Museum, and discover heritage sites including the oldest vine in South Africa and the Slave Lodge. Admire historic architecture along Long Street and Greenmarket Square, visit St George's Cathedral and Parliament Buildings, and explore the Company Gardens and war memorials at a comfortable pace.

Walk through the cobblestoned streets of Bo-Kaap for around 20 minutes, admiring colorful houses, mosques, and spice shops.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Cape Town
Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cape Town Heritage and City Walking Tour

  • Meet your guide at the starting point and begin the tour.

  • Visit the Bo-Kaap Museum for around 15 minutes to learn about Cape Malay culture and history.

  • Walk through the cobblestoned streets of Bo-Kaap for around 20 minutes, admiring colorful houses, mosques, and spice shops.

  • Explore Heritage Square, see its historical buildings, and view the oldest vine in South Africa.

  • Observe two centuries of architecture along the famous Long Street.

  • Visit Greenmarket Square for African curios and crafts, and see the Town House and Methodist Church.

  • Enter the Slave Lodge and learn about the lives of enslaved people at the Cape.

  • Visit St George's Cathedral and the Parliament Buildings, and learn about Desmond Tutu and the country's political history.

  • Explore the Company Gardens, the oldest landscaped garden in South Africa, and see the Champion Tree.

  • Discover the role of South Africans in World Wars I and II at the war memorials.

  • Conclude the tour with optional refreshments and drop-off at your starting point.

Bo-Kaap's colorful streets, Slave Lodge, Long Street architecture

Where this trip takes you

Bo-Kaap's colorful streets, Slave Lodge, Long Street architecture

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Your private guide
  • Tickets to the Bo-Kaap Museum

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses. On the route, we will pass cute eating spots and boutique shops. Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted.
  • Food, drinks, and snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Private transportation with driver
  • Public transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Tastings
  • Equipment
  • Classes and workshops
  • Services

Know before you go

  • This is a walking tour. No transportation is offered, but it can be organized on request.
  • Guests meet the guide at a convenient place and proceed on foot.
  • At the end of the tour, the guide will ensure you can get a taxi or Uber to your next destination.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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