Cape Town Tour: Discover Historic Districts

Explore Cape Town’s history and culture on a walking tour. Discover District Six, City Hall, and Bo-Kaap’s vibrant heritage. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • District Six - The tour will proceed to District Six, where the guide will recount the poignant history of forced removals during apartheid and the lasting effects on displaced families. The guide will discuss the area’s importance and its ongoing fight for restitution.
  • City Hall - At City Hall, the guide will describe the balcony where…
What's Included
  • Certified Guide
  • Complimentary Snack
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Meals
  • Entrance fees
  • Excess Baggage
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Begin your adventure at Truth Coffee, where the delightful scent of freshly brewed coffee sets the stage for an exploration into the heart and essence of Cape Town. From there, wander into the streets of District Six, once a vibrant community disrupted by forced removals, now standing as a powerful emblem of resilience. Along your path, you’ll encounter…

Location
Truth Coffee Roasting
Buitenkant Street
Truth Coffee is famous for its steampunk design and big black-and-gold signage. You’ll find it on Buitenkant Street, close to District Six Museum and opposite The Fugard Theatre (now closed, but still a recognizable building). Your guide will meet at the Entrance of Truth Coffee
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom40700050679
Aug 27, 2025
Wonderful - Excellent tour! Well organized, full of interesting insights, and a great way to discover Cape Town. I would book again.
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Safari02627261663
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent service by our guide! - What made this experience stand out was the guide’s passion and energy. He made the group feel comfortable and kept us engaged the whole time. It felt less like a standard tour and more like being shown around by a local friend. Definitely worth it!
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Inspire38096869117
Aug 26, 2025
Personal and friendly tour. - This walking tour was such a fun way to explore Cape Town! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing stories about the city’s history and culture that I’d never heard before. The pace was relaxed, and I felt like I got to see both the famous spots and some hidden gems. Highly recommend for anyone visiting.
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Merrowmum
Jul 8, 2025
Excellent two-hour walking tour - Terence was a great guide for our unexpectedly private walking tour in Cape Town. He was knowledgeable and interesting, telling us plenty about the history of the area from the 1400s onwards as well as the more recent past, plus how his life and identity has evolved since childhood. We hadn’t expected to cover as much both literally and historically, but it was all fascinating and Terence was happy to discuss points with us too. Seeing statues and hearing more about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu just reminded us of how great both these incredible men were. It was a pleasure to be taken into the Anglican Cathedral (so very classically English in style!) as well as the Central Methodist Church. Our tour ended in Bo-Kaap, where we enjoyed taking many photos whilst hearing about the lives and struggles of the people who have lived and still live there. A final treat of a koesisters snack was a lovely little touch at the end of a super two hours.
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From $37
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).