Slavery in the Cape: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape Town's Slave History

Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration1h - 1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Almost thirty years ago, genealogist Aubrey Springveldt started investigating his own family tree. His research led him on a pilgrimage into the earliest days of the Cape, and an ancestry shaped by slavery.

Join him on that pilgrimage by visiting some of the landmarks connected to slavery in Cape Town. Landmarks like the Place of Justice, where slaves were brutally punished, and the Prestwich Memorial, where they were buried in unmarked graves. Along the way, Aubrey peels back the layers of his own past, and talks about his work in reclaiming the past for others.

This is a self-guided audio tour. Please download the tour through the VoiceMap app using the coupon code you receive on your receipt. It is advised that you download the tour while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this tour
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Iziko Slave Lodge
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    The tour starts outside the Iziko Slave Lodge.
  2. Pass by
    The tour passes by the De Tuynhuys Building.
  3. Company's Gardens
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    The tour passes through the Company's Garden.
  4. Pass by
    The tour passes by a statue of Cecil John Rhodes.
  5. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Saffran Pear.
  6. Pass by
    The tour passes by the St George's Cathedral.
  7. Church Square
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    The tour passes through the Church Square.
  8. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Old Slave Tree.
  9. District Six Museum
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    The tour passes by the District Six Museum.
  10. Castle of Good Hope
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    The tour passes by the Castle of Good Hope.
  11. Pass by
    The tour passes the Grand Parade
  12. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Cape Town City Hall.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside the Grind 4 Truth Coffee Shop at the Prestwich Memorial Site.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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