Explore the wonders of Cape Township Guided Day Tour.
- 8 Hours
- Basic
- Free Cancellation
Our private township tour offers an intimate look into these vibrant communities just outside of Cape Town. Experience Langa and Gugulethu townships, interact with local residents, and learn about township development projects. Explore two South African townships, Langa and Gugulethu, on this guided private Township tour. Experience the culture and heritage of this multi-racial rainbow nation.
Menu
We will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Langa (meaning ‘Sun’ in Xhosa), one of Cape Town’s oldest townships. Named after a respected chief Langalibalele, a renowned rainmaker imprisoned on Robben Island in 1873, the township is named after him. You will be introduced to the local site tour guide by your driver upon arrival in this township. You will enjoy the opportunity to interact with locals during a short walking tour (0.5 miles or less than a kilometer).
TOUR FEATURES
TripAdvisor
Top 10 selling tour
Private Tour
Private trip, only you & your party
Starting Time
At 09H00 Am, flexible
Flexibility
Customize it according to your needs
Wheel Chair
Wheel chair accessible
Ages
All ages can participate
Languages Offered
English
Payment
Direct & Secure Payments
ITINERARY
[1] A pick-up service will be provided at the airport for multi-day tours and safaris only, not day tours. When you arrive in this township, your guide/driver will introduce you to the local resident tour guide. Locals will be able to interact with you as you enjoy a short walk. Walking portion will begin at Gugasthebe, a tourist information center where local youth will learn skills from non-profit organizations. A former apartheid detention center will be visited before you head to the local tavern or shebeen, where you will learn the name of the local beer. We’ll also visit old and new hostels to see how the government has transformed the township’s living conditions by bringing barbecue (braai) meat to the streets. You will have the opportunity to speak with a Sangoma, or traditional doctor, at the Langa market (optional).
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Featured Accommodations
No accommodation
Drinks & Meals:
None
[2] After exploring the township, you’ll board the vehicle for a drive to Gugulethu, known to the locals as ‘Guys’, a second township. Gugulethu comes from the Xhosa name ‘igugu lethu,’ meaning ‘our pride. Gugulethu was overcrowded when it was founded in 1960. The tour will take you to area attractions, and you will stop at the Mzoli meat place for lunch at your own expense. The locals here will be happy to serve you food and drinks.
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Featured Accommodations:
No accommodation
Drinks & Meals:
None
[3] As your second walking tour in the township takes you, you will visit the detention center, where Africans were able to apply for passes that allowed them to go to the city during Apartheid. You will also visit a local brewery to drink traditional beer, and if you wish, you can taste the beer with the locals. Explore a local market, old and new hostels, and a creche. The menu at Mzansi Restaurant in Langa features traditional African dishes that you may purchase at your own expense.
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Featured Accommodations:
No accommodation
Drinks & Meals:
None
[4] We will drop you off at your hotel after this experience in Cape Town. This Cape Town private township day tour ends in the central Cape Town or surrounding areas where you wish to be dropped off.
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Featured Accommodations
:
No accommodation
Drinks & Meals:
None
END OF THE TOUR
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:
- Explore Cape Town’s townships during a shared tour.
- Visit the Langa and Gugulethu townships with the help of a local guide.
- Learn about the creation of the townships during the apartheid era.
- Sip ‘umqombothi’ (township beer) with locals at a ‘shebeen’.
- Visit a local market, a traditional doctor, and see a youth training center.
- Great way for to get an in-depth look at the ‘real’ South Africa.
THIS INCLUDES:
- A luxury vehicle with passenger liability cover.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Blue badge professional guide.
- Bottled water & free Wi-Fi onboard.
- Driver.
- Parking Fees.
- Fuel and toll fees.
THIS EXCLUDES:
- Food and drinks be to own account.
- Any private expenses.
- Gratuities/tips (Optional) be to own account.
RATES:
Not ApplicableEASY CANCELLATION POLICY
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Book NowPrice from: R1500.00
BOOKING IS EASY WITH US.
- Mobile Vouchers Accepted
- Electronic Vouchers Accepted
- Instant Confirmation
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off Offered
- Secure Payments
- Easy cancellation Policy up to 24 hours
- Local Guide Better Experience
- Verified Genuine Reviews-TripAdvisor
- 24/7 Local Support & WhatsApp
Here are some of our favorite tours.
Are you looking for a private tour to Robben Island? We've got you covered with...
R3250.00
/ Per Person
BOOK NOW
We offer pre-booked tickets to Robben Island, then private tour guides to the Cape Peninsula,...
R3200.00
/ Per Person
BOOK NOW
Visit Cape Town’s Big 5 game reserve to view elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and Cape...
R5600.00
/ Per Person
BOOK NOW
Our private township tour offers an intimate look into these vibrant communities just outside of...
R1500.00
/ Per Person
BOOK NOW
