Private Langa Township Tour (half day)

The Private Langa Township tour has become a popular choice in recent years and for good reason as you will experience a really personal and authentic tour, gaining insight into the different cultures, communities and individuals with their personal stories of struggles, hopes and achievements.

We start off with a drive through the former suburb of District Six (renamed Zonnebloem in the 1980’s but the name never stuck for reasons your guide will explain). This lively quarter of Cape Town is South Africa’s flagship example of how communities, religious congregations and whole families were torn apart by the cruel system of Apartheid and the passing into law of the Group Areas act in Parlaiment, a short distance away. A visit to the nearby District Six Museum will provide further insights into this diverse community and show how the spirit lives on in the memories of those families that called it home.

We then visit Langa, the oldest formal black township in Cape Town for a 2 hour walking tour of the community with your specialist guide. Visit the local market, an art & crafts centre, a crèche offering fun, and a safe haven for the local children and if time allows a traditional healer. Experience the locals warm hospitality as you are invited into their homes and hostels for a unique, personal insight into their daily lives.

You can combine your morning with the 1:00pm or 3:00pm tour of Robben Island (book and pay separately here and subject to availability) and have your guide drop you off at the Nelson Mandela Gateway building to board your ferry. Upon returning after roughly 3,5 hours, you can explore the bustling V&A Waterfront and maybe enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel via taxi in your own time.