Rafiq Jacobs and Bilqees Baker as Bo-Kaap residents will take you through their neighbourhood on authentic walking tours. With more than 25 years of tour guiding experience between them they also believe in supporting other entrepreneurs in the community which is incorporated in the various tour options available.
Through their heritage, tradition and culture you will learn more about the history of enslaved people and Political Exiles; and when it comes to food there are cooking classes and Fine Dining Bo-Kaap style savouring the tastes of Cape Malay fragrant meals and be sure to have entertainment with some Ghoema Music too. More details of tour offers can be discussed via whatsapp by clicking on the button above.
The music and sites to be discovered and explored can also be viewed in a short video here.
Operating times and days: Mon – Fri 09h00 – 17h00, Sat 09h00 – 13h00
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