Cape Town Township Tour
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1 Day
Daily Tour
1 person
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Visit some of the notorious townships of Cape Town and learn more about South Africa’s apartheid policies. Experience the multicultural and exciting District Six from the local’s perspectives. Have the chance to meet and chat with local entrepreneurs and townsfolk on your day visiting South Africa’s most historic townships.
Highlights
- Visit the local townships and learn about life during Apartheid
- Meet and chat with local entrepreneurs
- Get a chance of supporting local communities and markets
- Meet a traditional African healer
- See local beer being made
- Learn more about primary schools in location
- Experience the multicultural and exciting District Six
District Six
Explore District Six, where 60,000 inhabitants were forcibly removed during the 1970s by the apartheid regime. Originally established as a Community of freed Slaves, Merchants, Artisans, Labourers and Immigrants. The area is, one of the main municipal districts in the center of Cape Town, housed diverse people from Dutch colonies in Indian, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Langa
Drive to Langa's bustling streets, bustling markets, and bustling neighborhoods, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with locals and sample an array of delectable foods from street vendors and authentic local eateries. Learn the history of the oldest township at sites like the Old Pass Office and the monument to Robert Sobukwe. Also find out life during apartheid on a walking tour of the hostels and shacks. Visit a shebeen (pub) and try some homemade beer.
Bonteheuwel
Continue to drive through the Bonteheuwel township, reserved for the "colored" community during the days of apartheid. It was built in the 1960s as a new neighborhood to accommodate 'Coloured' families who were being forcibly removed from other areas of Cape Town which were demarcated as 'White'. Hear about the division of people and its impact.
Gugulethu
You will head to a location known as Gugs, and it was established in the 60s due to the overcrowding of Langa, which was the only black residential area for Cape Town at the time to help accommodate the many migrant workers who moved to Cape Town from the rural Transkei region in the Eastern Cape. You will viit the Gugulethu 7 Memorial to the members of an anti-apartheid group killed by the South African Police in 1986, and the memorial to the American student Amy Biehl, murdered by PAC supporters in 1993.
Khayelitsha
End in the Khayelitsha township and hear about the work the Philani Center does for local mothers and children. Khayelitsha is the largest township in Cape Town and is home to more of the working class locals than anywhere else. The name Khayelitsha means “new home” and is where many non-white South Africans were moved to by the Apartheid Government in 1985.
- Pick up and drop off
- Experienced Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Complementary snacks
- Free Admission - Townships
- Lunch
Tour's Location
What are your Pickup Points?
Woodstock, Cape Town City Centre, Sea Point, Gardens, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Century City, Lagoon Beach, and Camps Bay.
What time does a tour start?
Pickup time usually ranges from 6 AM to 8 AM. The exact time will be sent a few days before a day tour. Please contact us to receive your pickup time a day before the tour if you haven't received your exact pickup time information.
When can I book a tour? Can I book on any day?
1 day / 3 day tour - Book your tour at least a week or 7 days before a preferred date. 5 day /10 day tour - Book your tour at least 2 weeks or 14 days before a preferred date.
Can I request special customize a tour?
Absolutely! We understand that every traveler is unique, and we're happy to accommodate special requests whenever possible.
How do I book and pay? or What is your payment policy?
We require full payment at the time of booking to secure your spot on the tour. We accept payment via credit/debit card or PayPal for online bookings.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for more details or else you can email us for more information.
What safety measures do you have in place during your tours?
The safety and well-being of our guests are our top priorities. We adhere to strict safety protocols and guidelines set forth by local authorities and health organizations.
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Hangout Dreamspot
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