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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Begin the tour with a pickup and head to Castle of Good Hope where we will pass by the City Hall where Nelson Mandela gave a speech from the balcony of City Hall immediately upon his release from prison. Visit Castle of Good Hope, the oldest surviving building in South Africa. Thereafter visit the Bo-Kaap area, which is an attractive place to stroll around and see the brightly colored houses and learn the history of Cape Malay community. Next stop is at District six museum. We end the tour by visiting Guga S’thebe Arts & Culture Centre where you will learn how to play african drum and meet local residents. You will be accompanied by your tour guide throughout the tour.
Options
Additional Travelers Option
Group of 16-22 travelers : If you have a party that exceeds 15 travelers, please book again this option for the remaining travelers.
Pickup included
Group of 1-15 travelers
Pickup included
What's included
Professional tour guide/driver
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drink (own expense)
What to expect
City Hall
Pass by
City Hall is popularly known as the place former South African President, Nelson Mandela gave a speech from the balcony of City Hall immediately upon his release from prison on the 11th of February 1990. This was his first public address in 27 years, during which he spoke about his commitment to democracy, peace and reconciliation. Visitors will see a statue of the great Nobel Peace Prize winner on the balcony from where he addressed his people.
Castle of Good Hope
1h · Admission ticket included
The Castle is known as the oldest surviving building in South Africa and has been the center of civilian, political and military life at the Cape from approximately 1679. A tour of the Castle’s two museums and expansive grounds offer fascinating insight into Cape Town’s military and cultural past.
Bo-kaap
45m
Bo-Kaap is located in the heart of the city at the foot of Signal Hill, this vibrant area is home to Cape Town Muslim community, consisting of those who have descended from the "Cape Malays," slaves brought by Dutch settlers from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other African countries. It is well known for its brightly painted, distinctive houses, some of which date back to the 18th century. The area wasn’t initially colorful because all houses were painted white. After the abolition of slavery, residents of Bo-Kaap painted their houses in bright colors as a sign of freedom.
District Six Museum
30m · Admission ticket included
The museum's exhibit is known as Digging Deeper and is devoted on documenting various parts of District Six life through a dynamic visual experience that incorporates multi-media documentary, digital, and sound elements. The exhibit introduces visitors to the area's former residents and tells their life histories through various themes.
Guga s'Thebe
1h · Admission ticket included
Guga s'Thebe is an art and culture center run by the government in order to help and train the local community on skills such as art, music and dance. You will learn how to play the African drum and meet local residents. You will be accompanied by your tour guide throughout the tour.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please find our contact information on your booking voucher
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats available on request
We can accommodate up to 22 people
If you have a party that exceeds 15 travelers, please book the 1st option for the 1st group of 15 and rebook again the 2nd option for the remaining travelers.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
