Private Tour
Duration: Half Day
Cape Town is deceptive. The historic inner city is very small and often mistaken for the city in its entirety. While it is no longer the geographical epicentre, it is undeniably where the story of the city begins.
This half-day experience connects you with the city's earliest days as the home of the Khoekhoe. It is not widely known that the nation's first banks started here, or that the indigenous name for the city is Camissa—meaning "place of sweet waters." We explore the thousands of years of history that existed long before the arrival of the Dutch.
We delve into the widest diversity of stories that define the city, including District Six and its museum, the old slave quarter, the Bo-Kaap, and key parts of the historic inner city.
The journey is led by a knowledgeable guide, but they are not the sole voice. For every experience, we bring in a specialist guest host who brings to life indigenous narratives or provides deep perspective on the future of the city.
Want to expand this journey?
- Check out our Political History Walking Tour.
- Want to include the cableway? Book our City and Table Mountain Tour.
Highlights
- Camissa, the indigenous city
- District Six Museum & Bo-Kaap
- Specialist guest host insights
- Local food tasters
Best Suited For
- Guests seeking a black-focused narrative beyond the colonial gaze
- Those looking for deep understanding over simple orientation
- Travelers who like to "move the centre"
Inclusions
- Private guide & Specialist guest
- Collection from / return to hotel
- Tastings of local snacks
- All entrance fees & Mineral water
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Discretionary tips
