Cape Town Slave Era Apartheid City Walking Tour

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About this activity

Explore the rich tapestry of Cape Town's history on a walking tour through the CBD, visiting significant landmarks like the Company's Gardens, Slave Lodge, City Hall, and the District 6 Museum. This tour provides deep insights into the emotional narratives of the Slave-trade era and Apartheid, highlighting the impact on Southern Africa through engaging storytelling. Learn about pivotal figures such as Cecil John Rhodes and Jan Smuts, while also discussing contemporary political dynamics in South Africa. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the region's past and present.

Discover historical landmarks in Cape Town's CBD
Engage with stories from the Slave-trade era and Apartheid
Learn about influential figures like Cecil John Rhodes
Ideal for travelers interested in South Africa's cultural and political history, extending to Southern Africa too.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sabelli Travel and Tours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees to District Six Museum
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance to Slave Lodge

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Your transportation to the meeting point and back home

Itinerary

Company's Gardens

35 min

This a former fruit and vegetable company of the Dutch East India Company that was once twice its current size. We enter this area together from the beginning of tour
Iziko Slave Lodge

45 min Admission included

Here we enter this museum filled with informative and emotional history, communicating the Slave Trade history in the Cape which was from 1658 till 1834. We also learn a little about Apartheid in this museum.
Grand Parade

15 min

Discover the Grand Parade and directly opposite to it the City Hall, where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech after release from prison in 1990.
District Six Museum

45 min Admission included

The story gets more and more hostile and emotional as we go, and it also becomes consistently more recent. This museum depicts the story of the forced removals of non-white South Africans in the 1950's by the Apartheid government of the day.
Greenmarket Square

20 min

An outstanding African-themed market selling everything from clothing to souvenirs to curios from all over Africa in one large market. This is also where our tour ends and all participants say their goodbyes after a unique walking experience.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet all our guests on this site which is a coffee shop with lounge area, called Sidebar! and located on 91 Loop Street. Your guide will be aware of your names and will be looking for you by name, dressed in company gear.