Bo-Kaap Tours and Tickets

The Bo-Kaap region of Cape Town (also called the Malay Quarter) is known for its impressive multi-colored buildings, spice shops, and delicious Cape Malay food. Learn more about the origins of this neighborhood by going on a guided tour with a guide who is a descendant of the slaves brought to the area by early Dutch settlers. Find out personal stories about the area that you wouldn’t discover otherwise, and ask questions along the way.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting & cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Visit some of Cape Town’s most important and oldest settlements during this cultural tour of the Mother City. Tour Bo-Kaap, the colorful Malay Quarter, and the oldest township in the city Langa. Stop at a shebeen (tavern) for a drink (own expense) and to meet some of the locals.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this tour shows you the best of Cape Town from a unique perspective! On your walking tour you'll learn about the city’s troubled past and see landmarks like District 6 Museum, Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope (admission included) and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of your knowledgeable local guide. You'll also be taken to that special eatery where only the locals come and enjoy a local snack or drink hand-picked by your host.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

The beautiful beaches and stunning natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula stretch south of Cape Town all the way to Cape Point. On this private tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and stop as often as you like to take photos. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and follow the famous Chapman's Peak drive.

Experience an unusual safari on the urban streets of Cape Town during this full-day tour. Hop in to a rustic van covered with eye-catching art, which will ferry you around the city to see some of the off-the-beaten-path landmarks and hidden gems known only to the locals. With a savvy guide in the lead, learn much more about the true spirit of Cape Town than you would exploring the typical tourist hot spots on your own. You'll also visit local wineries and craft beer breweries to taste some of the city's best products.

Skip the self-drive stress and leave yourself free to enjoy the Cape Peninsula scenery on this small-group guided tour. You’ll visit the Cape of Good Hope, Africa’s most southwesterly point, Boulders Beach, home to African penguins, the colorful houses of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap neighborhood, and Hout Bay, with time to take a boat ride to see seals. Please note entrance fees and boat tickets are at your expense.

This full-day Cape Town excursion offers two tours wrapped into one. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, part 1 takes you via ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. A bus tour of the island, delivered with intimate detail by a former political prisoner, includes a viewing of Mandela's jail cell. Part 2 returns to Cape Town for a guided city bus tour highlighting all its major monuments and places of interest including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain.

Skip the expense and risk of self-driving and join a small group of like-minded photographers on this Instagram-centered tour of the top sights around Cape Town—entrance fees and boat ticket at your own expense. You’ll capture the Bo-Kaap colored houses, Camp’s Bay Beach, Hout Bay and its fur seals, the penguins at Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope, and city views from Signal Hill.

Save yourself the effort of organizing a rental car and choose this small-group adventure Instead. You can avoid the hours of researching the must-visit nature spots around Cape Town, and benefit from a well-planned route that showcases pristine beaches, mountains, viewpoints, and the endangered African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Highlights on the route include the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Muizenberg beach.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.

Make the most of your time in Cape Town with a full-day driving tour of the Cape Peninsula. Journey around the entire Cape Peninsula, visiting its top natural and historical attractions including Bo-Kaap and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

Explore the Bo-Kaap with one of its renowned residents Shereen Habib. Starting at the Bo-Kaap Museum, wind your way past the neighborhood’s major sites and secret corners on old cobbled streets. You’ll visit the oldest mosque in South Africa and learn the real significance behind the Tana Baru Cemetery. Shereen’s intimate knowledge and unique humour reveals a living history of the Bo-Kaap that cannot be found anywhere else. The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Bo-kaaps brightly painted houses provide excellent photography throughout, and there’s also a great lunch eatery where you can sample ridiculously tasty Cape Malay cuisine. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let Shereen direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is 1km and takes about a half hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime!

To see the natural beauty in and around Cape Town, it’s best to travel by car. With this private tour, you can avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and enjoy having a private chauffeur to drive you around instead. After a pickup from your accommodation, enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that visits Bo-Kaap, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and plenty more scenic surprises along the way.

Plan your trip to Cape Town ahead of time by purchasing the Cape Town City Pass, which includes more than 70 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Depending on your schedule and budget, choose from a 2-, 3-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour bus, which makes it easy to get around town.

Just your family and your guide/drive in private car exploring the beauty of Cape town from landscape, mountains, beautiful beaches ,Penguins and an option to visit one of the oldest winery in Cape town for a quick wine tasting before heading back to your accommodation

This full-day tour is the perfect way to explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. Instead of being stuck on a crowded tour bus, ride around coastal sights in a minivan with a small group, for a more intimate atmosphere. Highlights include Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach—where you can see African penguins in their natural habitat.

Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony with your own private guide by booking this tour. Along with taking in coastal scenery and visiting the Boulders Penguin Colony, you'll also get the chance to try locally roasted coffee, do a little shopping, and make a brief stop at an ostrich farm.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town with a guide in just a single day. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour ensures you'll check off all the important sites on your list in just one outing. Learn about the history, architecture, people, and culture of one of South Africa's largest cities through guided commentary.

If you only have limited time to discover Cape Town, then it can be a challenging quest to shortlist the essential places to see. Save yourself the effort, and make your hours go further by choosing this small-group half-day tour. The trip begins with hotel pickup and the route visits lots of top sights, including Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Bo-Kaap, and the Cape Town Diamond Museum.