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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. 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.
Daily Tours
Depart: 18:30
Return: 22:00
Inclusions and exclusions
HIGHLIGHTS :
- Visit Langa
- Home visit and traditional dinner with local family
Itinerary :
- Langa (oldest formal township)
- Welcome drinks at shebeen with traditional beer
- Home visit and traditional dinner with local family
- Be entertained by local music
- Socialise with residents
Some interesting history and facts about townships in the Cape include the following:
- Langa, one of the Cape Town’s thriving townships was formed during Apartheid after thousands of residents from other areas were forcibly relocated. The area was named after Langalibalele - a chief and renowned rainmaker who was imprisoned on Robben Island in 1873 for rebelling against the Natal government.
- Shebeen is a traditional pub and brewery in the township. You will have the option to taste traditional beer.
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Pick-up and drop-off services are available at your accommodation within a 15 km radius of the City Centre and nearby surrounding areas.
Included:
- Welcome drinks
- Dinner
Excluded :
- No extra drinks
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITION OF SALES
- In case of non-presentation on the tours, full cancellation fees will apply.
- You can cancel until 24 hours before your tours.
- Not available on the 25th & 31st of December as well as 1st of January
- General information and conditions of carriage prices, routes, places of interest, destinations, hotels and restaurants are subject to availability and to change
- Tour departure and arrival are approximate
- All our vehicles are insured substantially for passenger liability
- All tours are subject to minimum 2 of passengers
- Luggage and personal possessions are carried at your own risk
- Please ensure that valuables and travel documents are kept safe at all time
- Timings are approximate and depend on weather and traffic
Tour Reviews
Tour Reviews
Nathalie Schmitt -
We booked this tour specifically because we wanted to ensure that the economic benefits of tourism directly reached the residents of the Township—and we believe this tour achieved exactly that.The experience was different from what we had initially expected. I had anticipated a small group walking tour, perhaps followed by a meal at a local restaurant. Instead, we were a very small group—just the two of us, our driver, and our guide.The heart of the tour involved visiting three separate families in their homes, where we were warmly welcomed right into their living rooms. This setup gave us a unique opportunity to speak directly with the residents, gaining invaluable, firsthand insights into their daily lives and challenges—perspectives you simply don't get at typical tourist hotspots.This tour not only provides essential work for the residents but offers a genuine view of how and where people live. It was profoundly enriching. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone; it enriches not only yourself but genuinely makes the world a little better.The meal was also hosted privately in a family's living room. We were served Pap, chicken, and vegetables. Vegetarians should note that the hosts are very accommodating—simply mention you do not eat chicken, and you will be well catered for. The food was delicious, easy to digest, and mildly spiced. It genuinely felt like being invited for dinner at a friend's house. During the meal, we also learned a lot about local languages, including a brief introduction to the fascinating click sounds.If you wish to be well-prepared, carrying small cash tips for the families you visit is a wonderful idea. It is certainly not expected, but it was a pleasure for us to give back to these wonderful, welcoming people after learning so much. We left feeling that we had contributed something valuable in return for their incredible hospitality.
4 months agoMiley -
This tour gave me a whole new perspective on Cape Town. The people we met were so warm and welcoming.
10 months agoJean -
What an unique experience! Visiting vibrant areas like Langa, trying local foods, and experiencing traditional dance provided a deep understanding of Cape Town's culture. I recommend!
1 year agoGabriel -
Parfait pour en connaître plus sur la vie sud africaine. Ce tour à contribué à ouvrir mon esprit !
3 years agoCatherine -
A fascinating, essential trip that really educatesSia, our tour guide, from the moment he picked us up (bang on time!) from our hotel to when we were dropped off provided educating, energetic and thoroughly interesting information with a real warmth and a sense of wanting to ensure we all learned from this trip. He, and our guide in the Townships, made sure we were safe and the walking tour parts were eye opening. The highlight was perhaps the church service (we did the tour on a Sunday and attended part of the Methodist church service) but there were so many elements of this half day tour that we will take away with us. It could perhaps seem ghoulish or insensitive to go there, but it is really important to help with an understanding of what has happened here, historically and socially. You will find friendliness, knowledgeable and open people and you're bound to learn something. What makes this so amazing is the personal stories of your guides, which will touch you, and their honest, open approach.
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