Bo-Kaap: The Colour of the Cape Malay Quarter
90 min · 2.3 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Cape Town. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 90 to 90 minutes and 1.7 to 2.3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
Culture walking tours in Cape Town
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo-Kaap: The Colour of the Cape Malay Quarter | 90 min | 2.3 km | 6 |
| V&A Waterfront: The Harbour That Still Works | 90 min | 1.7 km | 6 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The Noon Gun and the City Below
- Bo-Kaap: The Colour of the Cape Malay Quarter: Climb the painted lanes of Cape Town's historic Cape Malay quarter, past the mosque where Islam first prayed out loud at the Cape, to the founders' graves and the daily gun above the city.
- V&A Waterfront: The Harbour That Still Works: Beneath South Africa's most-visited shopping and dining precinct lies a real, still-operating Victorian harbour, the gateway to a prison island, all framed by the flat wall of Table Mountain.
How much do these tours cost?
Every culture tour in Cape Town is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best culture walking tours in Cape Town?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Cape Town: Bo-Kaap: The Colour of the Cape Malay Quarter and V&A Waterfront: The Harbour That Still Works. Each is free to start.
- How much does a culture walking tour in Cape Town cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Cape Town culture tours?
- About 90 to 90 minutes, covering 1.7 to 2.3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Bo-Kaap: The Colour of the Cape Malay Quarter
90 min · 2.3 km · moderate
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