Cape Town - Township Tour: Engage with Local Businesses and Artists in South African Communities
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Cape Town
Experience the vibrant culture and creativity of Cape Town's townships on a guided tour. Engage with local businesses and artists, and support the growth of these communities.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Langa - Engage with businesses and artists whilst also learning about the rich history and culture that makes Langa so vibrant today. Learn about the impact of street art in the neighbourhood. Thulani, Langa entrepreneur, headed the street art initiative back in 2015 by connecting graffiti artists and giving them a platform to express their voices.

Receive a talk from a local who started up a coding school for web development, followed by a hang out with a famous local DJ who started a non-profit music academy. This music academy offers workshops that have brought in artists around the world such as Ed Sheeran and Skrillex. Learn to drum with locals using traditional instruments.

For lunch enjoy a visit to a local restaurant and enjoy a food tasting experience that represents many cultures and tastes of the world. The founder wants to share his love for fine dining with people in his own community of Langa and take them on a trip around the world in every course of the meal.

End at the first township high-end art gallery. The founders hope to incorporate young locals beginning even at school level into the space

  • they hope to inspire and motivate potential and practicing artists.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Bike and helmet rental
  • All fees and taxes covered
Meal Options
  • Buttermilk chicken burger with fries
Additional Information

Interact with ventures and creatives rooted in the communities that embody South Africa’s culture. We have formed alliances with a fresh wave of youthful local talents and entrepreneurs. Our aim is to stimulate rural economies by attracting people to these local ecological environments. These vibrant residents and innovators shape Langa into a must-visit locale for South African youth and global visitors, reshaping their perspectives.

The landscape is transforming. This settlement is flourishing, the art is breathtaking and the inhabitants brim with charm. We aim to overshadow old perspectives, creating a dynamic hotspot where past and current residents, along with visitors, come together for future generation.

Location
Guga S'thebe
Washington Street
Meet at the entrance of the Gugu S'thebe arts and culture centre.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Goplaces24432616780
Nov 11, 2023
Loved the tour! - Our tour guide was so friendly and very passionate about his job. He took us on a tour of Langa and we were able to see the infrastructural landscape of Langa from the eyes of an insider. Absoluter got everything I needed out of this tour.
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