Township tours in Cape Town are a must for anyone wanting to discover the other side of life in Cape Town. These tours take to some of Cape Town’s thriving townships such as Langa and Khayelitsha . You will also have the chance to enjoy local delicacies as well as traditional dancing, healers, shebeens and many other fascinating things to see and do. The people you meet on your township tour will leave you with a new appreciation of the South African philosophy of ‘Ubuntu’, as they share a bit of insight into daily life in the townships of Cape Town.
The tour starts with a visit to a vibrant black community with all its different social strata. Langa is Cape Town’s oldest formal black township. You will have the opportunity to talk to people and try the traditional African sorghum beer and ginger beer at a small township shop (“spaza”) or a tavern (“shebeen”). Despite the tragic and often troubled history of Cape Town’s townships and informal settlements, the areas still retain a strong sense of culture, with a vibrant community atmosphere and plenty of food, entertainment and enterprise. Many community arts projects can be found along the townships, with crafts such as beading, weaving, wire goods and fabric making.
Duration: Half day
Languages: English
Departures: Pick up at your hotel or guesthouse around Cape Town
Departure Time: 19h00
Returns: Drop off at your hotel or guesthouse around Cape Town
Return Time: 22h30
- German, French, Spanish as well as other foreign language guides are available on request
- Minimum 2 clients
Welcome Drinks at Shebeen with Traditonal Beer
Khayelitsha (largest township)
Local Music Entertainment
Traditional Dinner
Socialise with Residents
ZAR 1,140 per person
Includes:
- Return transfers in air-conditioned vehicles to city centre hotels
- Welcome drinks
- Dinner
- Entertainment
- Registered Tour Guide
Excludes:
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
