SOUTH AFRICA · BO-KAAP TOURS
Bo-Kaap is a working Cape Malay neighbourhood on the slope above the city, and the painted houses people photograph are people’s homes. These 15 walks and cooking classes are led from inside the community, listed with prices and durations.
Learn Cape Malay cooking in a Bo-Kaap home, explore colorful streets, and enjoy a spice-filled lunch with local chef Faldela.
“It was a nice experience. I would like to get the recipes of the dishes we made...”
Explore Cape Town on foot from District Six to Bo-Kaap with a local guide, landmark stops, history, culture, photos, and a koesister snack.
“Dylan was a great guide. Very informative- very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Walk colorful Bo-Kaap with a local descendant, visit Auwal Mosque, smell Cape Malay spices, and enjoy rooibos tea and a snack.
“Our guide, Rafiq, gave us a unique view of South Africa, Cape Town and the Bo-Koop community. He opened a window into his culture, his history and his concerns for the future.”
Cook samosas, roti, and Cape Malay curry in a Bo-Kaap home while learning local food traditions from a welcoming host.
“Jacinda is talented and really friendly. We learned not just about cooking but culture too. Highly recommended”
Capture Cape Town’s colorful Bo-Kaap with a local photographer, 40 to 60 edited images, and an instant Polaroid keepsake.
“This was booked for 11.30am. I was asked by Marie to change the time to 10.30am which I did but on arrival at Bo Kaap, the protographer wasn't there. It seems Terrence the photographer was not give the information so he didn't arrive until 11Read more”
Explore Bo-Kaap and Cape Town on foot with Arnold, hearing local stories, tasting koeksisters, and seeing colorful streets for $46.
“Great visit with our guide Arnold who kept the walk very dynamic, with plenty of interesting details, and made us fall in love with Capetown and its unique history !”
Explore Bo-Kaap and Langa on a guided Cape Town tour covering Cape Malay culture, Xhosa traditions, District Six, and apartheid history.
“The trip was an excellent idea. Meeting inhabitants of the two townships, especially Khayelitsha opens up your eyes to the conditions in which the majority of the county lives. A solo visit to those areas would be difficult if not impossible. Our guide Dustin spoke excellent EnRead more”
Review of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap photoshoot, with colorful streets, Cape Malay culture, local guides, and 40 to 50 edited photos.
“Very nice. She guided me through every step. We change the date because of the weather which was considerate.”
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, penguin, Cape Point, and Chapman’s Peak tour, with costs, stops, and practical tips.
“Thomas seemed to bring his own agenda to the tour. He had canned speeches about history when we were in the car (a Suzuki, in which one person had to climb into the small 3rd row). He answered our questions, reluctantly at first but then more interactively. When we got to the Kirstenbosch gardens, he took off walking without asking what our interests were or stopping to tell us much. HE stopped to take numerous photos of the flowers, but didn't indicate if that was to share with us or just for himself. I would have much preferred a stroll to look at the flowers rather than a hike to…”
See Robben Island, Bo-Kaap, and Table Mountain in one day, with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, lunch stop, and a local English-speaking guide.
“Razoável. O guia não avaliou bem o tempo que deveríamos passar na Table Mountain. Fizemos esta visita a correr, nem chegou a 15 minutos, o que é muito insuficiente para contemplar e apreciar a beleza da vista. O guia tinha marcado para as 11h a saída para a ilha de Robben e tal não foi possível. Conseguimos ir no dia seguinte mas estragou os nossos planos pois tínhamos outras atividades previstas. Gostámos de ver a arte urbana.”
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour small-group tour to Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, and more.
“My tour guide was Jeff. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this tour because he made me feel ill at ease with his unkind/weird comments, his rushed demeanor and his overall unhappiness. The tour started a half hour late and I got back an hour anRead more”
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island, Bo-Kaap, and Table Mountain tour, with practical advice on timing, value, transport, and what to expect.
“Eine wunderbare Tagestour, allerdings sollte man etwas mehr Zeit einplanen. Beispielsweise für einen kleinen Bummel durch die Waterfront, vor allem aber für eine kleine Mittagspause nach der Besichtigung von Robben Island. Es gibt zwar Read more”
See Robben Island, Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront in one guided Cape Town day with tickets included.
“Our tour guide was excellent. Pick and drop off was right on time. Our tour guides name was Qudah. He was very kind and patient with my friend and I. He was also knowledgeable in the history He provided about the stops on the tour. I highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Cape Town's full-day tour covering Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, penguins, Cape Point, seals, Chapman's Peak, costs, and practical tips.
“Very pleasant and enriching day discovering Cape Town in the company of Elda and Yannick”
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island, Table Mountain and Bo-Kaap tour, with ferry, cable car, guide, price, timing and practical tips.
“As it was my first time to Cruise to Robin Island i leaned a lot about the Sea, Robin Island is a place of unforgettable memories of my forefathers, the touching prisonment moments they spent at that place including the story of the great Nelson Mandela”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
