Cape Town by Foot

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Set off on an adventure through some of Cape Town’s most colourful and fascination places, from the cosmopolitan V&A Waterfront to the quirky stores lining Green Market Square. Discover Bo-Kaap, an area famous for its candy coloured buildings, cobblestone streets and multicultural history. With visits to a bustling flower market and a trip along trendy Long Street, this is one adventure that packs in some of the best sights – and hidden treasures – that make up Cape Town.

Highlights:

Discover the charm of the Bo-Kaap area.
Walk down candy coloured streets.
Learn about Cape Town’s slave era.
Try spicy street food.
Pay a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum
Get the insider’s scoop on the best of Long Street.
Stop to smell the roses in the Company Gardens
Shop for quirky mementos in Green Market Square
Chat to the vendors in the Flower Market
Stroll along the V&A Waterfront.

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Food & Market visits, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English Speaking guide, Taxi ride to Cape Malay Area from the V&A Waterfront, Entrance to Bo Kaap Museum, Spicy Snacks, City Bus from The Station to the V&A Waterfront.

Exclusion:

Transportation to and from Hotels to meeting and greeting points, items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 4.5 - 5 Hours
Meeting point:
Emily's Beer & Snack Bar next to the V&A Waterfront Clock Tower
Start time: 9.30 AM
Finish point:
V&A Waterfront.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Cape Town Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress as you see appropriate to the weather. June – August it may be cold and it can rain so be sure to check the weather forecast and come prepared.
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this half day tour in Cape Town.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Start the adventure among the sights along the V&A Waterfront, before jumping in a taxi, complete with typical local music, for the trip into the colourful Bo-Kaap area. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, this place was born out of South Africa’s slave era, when the Dutch brought slaves from Asia to work in the city. Today, it is famous for its candy coloured buildings, cobblestone streets and rich multicultural heritage.

Pay a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum, located in the area’s oldest house, to learn more about this fascinating place and to discover the cultural contribution made by early Muslim settlers. Call by a spice shop to discover the many treasures on offer, and perhaps try one of the area’s spicy snacks, from flavourful samoosas to fiery meat skewers.

Take a walk down Long Street, with its collection of restaurants, bars and clubs, and get the insider’s scoop on the best places to return to once the sun has set. Continue on through the Company Gardens, a region that once supplied fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to passing ships, and where some of the original trees remain. Soak up the idyllic surrounds, complete with fragrant rose plantations and abundant bird and plant life, before stopping to admire the impressive parliament houses.

Grab a cold drink and a quick look at the range of curious shops lining Green Market Square, then it’s time to continue on down St Georges Mall Street and into the heart of downtown Cape Town. End the adventure on a sweet smelling note, with a visit to the impressive Flower Market, which has been in operation for over 100 years, before bidding farewell to the streets and heading back to the V&A Waterfront.

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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