South Africa · BO-KAAP TOURS
South Africa gives you more country than days. These 15 bo-kaap tours are set out so you can decide in a couple of minutes: what it costs, how long it takes, who it suits.
Learn Cape Malay cooking in a Bo-Kaap home, make curry, rotis and samosas, then share a generous lunch for $49.
“From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel comfortable and at home. Our hosts were lovely and had a brilliant sense of humour. We also had a lovely group of people join us. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. So happy that we did this.”
Review of Cape Town’s 2-hour Bo-Kaap walking tour, covering District Six, City Hall, Greenmarket Square, local culture, and practical tips.
“Dylan was an amazing guide, best guide Ive ever had on a tour. Knowledgeable, clear communication and a great guy”
Walk colorful Bo-Kaap with a local descendant, visit Auwal Mosque, smell Cape Malay spices, and enjoy rooibos tea with a sweet snack.
“Siddiq was insightful and thorough in giving a history as well as current state of the Bo-Kaap. He is a respected member of the community, so we walked the streets that are his own, which was different than any other tour group we crossed pRead more”
Cook a three-course Cape Malay meal in a Bo-Kaap home, learn local traditions, and share a delicious lunch with your host.
“Loved that the class was held inside of the family home making it feel like a truly authentic experience.”
Capture Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets with a local photographer, 40 to 60 edited photos, and a Polaroid keepsake in one hour.
“To walk at the Bo Kaap with a professional photographer was one of the things I wished I would do and to finally made my wish come true was one of the best moments. Memories with nice photos”
Explore Bo-Kaap and Cape Town with guide Arnold on a 150-minute walking tour of history, culture, colorful streets, and local stories.
“My guide Arnold - was the best. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a tour.”
Explore Bo-Kaap and Langa on a guided Cape Town township tour with hotel pickup, Xhosa culture, apartheid history, and local encounters.
Photograph Cape Town’s colorful Bo-Kaap with a local guide, learn Cape Malay history, and receive 40 to 50 edited photos for $80.
“It was amazing. She knew all the right spots to take shots and the pictures came out amazing. It was a great way to end my trip in Cape Town.”
See Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, penguins, Cape Point, and Chapman's Peak on a packed nine-hour Cape Peninsula tour from Cape Town.
“We loved every part of this trip. The guide, Iby was excellent and so knowledgable. We would never have enjoyed Kirstenbosch as much if we didn’t have him guiding us around and showing some fascinating things. He gave us so much background information about Cape Town and South Africa and we even learned some Afrikaans! He took us to a great place for lunch where the food was so lovely. All of the stops were perfectly timed for us to do what we wanted. The Penguins, Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope were great. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day. My 12yr old was interested in everything all day…”
See Robben Island, Bo-Kaap, and Table Mountain in one guided Cape Town day, with hotel pickup, ferry, cable car, and local insight.
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour small-group tour covering Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, penguins, Cape Point, seals, and Chapman's Peak.
“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 Mandela Glasses tour, with ferry tips, itinerary details, value, and booking advice.
Explore Robben Island, Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Chapman’s Peak, and Bo-Kaap on a full-day Cape Town tour with hotel pickup.
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island, Bo-Kaap, and Table Mountain tour, with practical advice on timing, value, transport, and what to expect.
See Robben Island, Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront in one full-day Cape Town tour with transport included.
Pick a mountain, a reserve or a cellar.
