Fun Walking Tours to Enjoy in Cape Town

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There are many marvellous ways to enjoy Cape Town: from the air, from the mountains, from the ocean and of course, from the land.

But arguably one of the best ways to familiarise yourself with the Mother City is by walking its streets and exploring its sights from the ground up.

That’s why we have put together this post on some fun, free walking tours that you can enjoy in Cape Town:

Embark on a Historic City Tour with Free Walking Tours Cape Town

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For years now, Free Walking Tours Cape Town has been providing visitors and locals alike with a fun, playful and informative way to discover all of Cape Town’s historic secrets and sights.

This Cape Town tour showcases both the heroes (and the villains) of colonialism, while also highlighting all the drama and unity that has shaped Cape Town over the centuries.

Highlights of the tour include the Company’s Garden, Parliament, Green Market Square, as well as the famous Castle of Good Hope and the Iziko Slave Lodge.

Their Historic City Tour departs twice daily from Motherland Coffee, near St Georges Mall, at 11:00 am and 16:20 pm sharp.

Tours take place 365 days a year, come rain or sun.

For more info, keep an eye out for the team’s green umbrellas, follow their social media pages for regular updates or visit their website: https://freewalkingtourscapetown.co.za/historic-citytour/.

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Soak up the Colourful Beauty and Heritage of Bo-Kaap with Free Walking Tours Cape Town

Another awesome walking tour offered by Free Walking Tours Cape Town is their Best of BoKaap Walking Tour.

This tour takes you through the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap. While the colourful homes in this neighbourhood are truly iconic, it’s the rich heritage and painful history that make Bo-Kaap so significant.

Walk the cobblestone streets, where the architecture is a mix of Islamic and Cape Dutch influences, and discover the history of Bo-Kaap and its peaceful residents.

This tour departs once a day at 09:30 am from Motherland Coffee, St Georges Mall. The tour runs for 60 mins.

There’s no need to book in advance, just arrive at Motherland Coffee and sign up. Tours depart daily, 365 days a year, come rain or sun.

For information on this and Free Walking Tours Cape Town’s other tours, visit their website: https://freewalkingtourscapetown.co.za/.

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Choose from Two Free Tour Options with CitySightseeing Cape Town

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Some other great, free walking tour options are those offered by CitySightseeing Cape Town. They have two walking tour options: a Bo-Kaap Walking Tour and a Historic Walking Tour.

Booking is not required; you simply need to be at the ticket office (at 81 Long Street) 5-10 minutes before the tour’s set departure time.

On the Historic tour, you’ll learn all about the city’s rich history and visit tour highlights, such as Greenmarket Square, City Hall, where late former President Nelson Mandela made his first speech after his release from prison.

• The Historic tour departs at 11:00 am, 13:00 pm or 15:00 pm and runs for about 90 minutes.

The Bo-Kaap tour, meanwhile, offers a glimpse into the colour and heritage of this special neighbourhood.

Tour highlights include South Africa’s first and oldest mosque, Auwal Masjid, the spicy, tasty delicacy of the Cape Malay cuisine and the Bo-Kaap Museum.

• The Bo-Kaap tour departs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 14:00 pm and runs for about 90 minutes as well.

For more information on these tours, contact CitySightseeing directly or visit their website:
https://citysightseeing.co.za/en/cape-town/free-city-sightseeing-cape-town-walking-tours.

Enjoy a Spring Getaway at DK Villas

Celebrate spring in the Mother City with a relaxing, beautiful DK Villas accommodation stay. Our delightful trio of self-catering apartments offers our guests a soothing, yet sophisticated getaway in the vibrant, seaside suburb of Hout Bay.

Each of our apartments comes tastefully furnished in their own unique style and are equipped with all the luxury amenities, facilities and safe parking you could need. Choose from Harbour View, The Boardwalk or Riverview.

For more information on our three apartments or to book one of them directly, please head over to our website and select the appropriate dropdown option (under our ‘Accommodation’ tab).