Cape Town Slave Era Apartheid City Walking Tour
Description
Explore the rich tapestry of Cape Town's history on a walking tour through the CBD, visiting significant landmarks like the Company's Gardens, Slave Lodge, City Hall, and the District 6 Museum. This tour provides deep insights into the emotional narratives of the Slave-trade era and Apartheid, highlighting the impact on Southern Africa through engaging storytelling. Learn about pivotal figures such as Cecil John Rhodes and Jan Smuts, while also discussing contemporary political dynamics in South Africa. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the region's past and present. - Discover historical landmarks in Cape Town's CBD - Engage with stories from the Slave-trade era and Apartheid - Learn about influential figures like Cecil John Rhodes - Ideal for travelers interested in South Africa's cultural and political history, extending to Southern Africa too.
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This a former fruit and vegetable company of the Dutch East India Company that was once twice its current size. We enter this area together from the beginning of tour
Here we enter this museum filled with informative and emotional history, communicating the Slave Trade history in the Cape which was from 1658 till 1834. We also learn a little about Apartheid in this museum.
Discover the Grand Parade and directly opposite to it the City Hall, where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech after release from prison in 1990.
The story gets more and more hostile and emotional as we go, and it also becomes consistently more recent. This museum depicts the story of the forced removals of non-white South Africans in the 1950's by the Apartheid government of the day.
An outstanding African-themed market selling everything from clothing to souvenirs to curios from all over Africa in one large market. This is also where our tour ends and all participants say their goodbyes after a unique walking experience.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
This tour was the highlight of our time in Cape Town. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and handled such heavy history with respect and clarity. You can tell he is passionate about telling the real story of apartheid and slavery. It was emotional at times, but also empowering. Highly recommended.
