Take a tour with Shereen Misbach-Habib and experience not only the beautiful views, colourful houses, and lovely atmosphere that the Bo-Kaap has to offer but also sit down to eat a traditional Cape Malay dish in one of the houses afterwards, or tea and cake.
The characteristically, colourful Bo-Kaap with its cobblestone streets and gaily painted houses – also known as the `Cape Malay Quarter´ – is located on the slopes of Lion´s Head, a 5 minute walk from the Central Business District of Cape Town.
Many of the residents are the descendants of slaves, artisans and political exiles banished to the Cape by the Dutch in the seventeenth century. There are several mosques in the area on account of the fact that most of the residents are Muslim. Recently, a beautiful mural depicting the history of the area and its people, was completed by Nasser Palangi, an Iranian artist.
The characteristically, colourful Bo-Kaap with its cobblestone streets and gaily painted houses – also known as the `Cape Malay Quarter´ – is located on the slopes of Lion´s Head, a 5 minute walk from the Central Business District of Cape Town.
Many of the residents are the descendants of slaves, artisans and political exiles banished to the Cape by the Dutch in the seventeenth century. There are several mosques in the area on account of the fact that most of the residents are Muslim. Recently, a beautiful mural depicting the history of the area and its people, was completed by Nasser Palangi, an Iranian artist.
Walk or drive with these cultural history specialists through the Bo Kaap and District Six areas. Hear the famous Cape Town "Noon Gun" being fired at 12h00 daily from the Noon Gun Tea Room, where your tour can start or finish. Longer tours to local mosques, plus the Cape Flats and Kramat - Cape Mazaar sites can be arranged - individuals or groups of all sizes. Experience the rainbow nation through the route of many cultures. Licensed tour guides and drivers available