Cape Town Township Tours: Recommended tours & tickets

Gain insight into the changing urban dynamic of Cape Town on this bicycle township tour guided by a local. You will get to see traditional dancing by a Sangoma (traditional healer), visit a creche/ day care and have lunch at a local restaurant, either Nongoloza's or Nonny's. 10% of tour proceeds go towards Masicorp, an NGO dedicated to improving lives of the people in the local community. Choose to meet your guide at the starting point or to be picked up form your hotel.

To get to see the other side of Cape Town where the majority of Catonians live. We show you the good and bad then you can have a clear understanding of what's happening around. Mingle and interact with the other side of Cape Town

Townships have large informal settlements sprouting up in unexpected areas. Despite all this, townships in South Africa are known to be very vibrant, steeped in history with a strong sense of togetherness and a great sense of belonging, community and cohesion. It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days.

On this tour, you will learn finer details of the history of world statesman Nelson Mandela, His imprisonment and life at Robben Island for 18 years of his 27 years. You will also interact face to face with those still living under the inhumane effects of apartheid during the Langa leg of the tour. Despite attaining independence in 1994, many blacks are still living in shacks and delipidated houses.

Experience this guided half-day cultural tour, starts in District Six with an introduction to the townships and the damage of apartheid policies, visit several of the townships starting with Langa, the oldest and smallest township where you will see various cultural and historical sites. Visit a local pre-school where you will spend time with local children who are full of energy and fun, you will also visit with a traditional healer and go on a walking tour to a shebeen (local pub) and maybe taste local beer. Enjoy the small group tour on an air-conditioned transport, which remains personal and intimate, there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with local members of the communities. Choose from one of 2 departure times when you book, if you choose the Robben Island tour extension, your guide will drop you off at Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V and A Waterfront where your trip to Robben Island departs.