The 15 Best Bo-Kaap & Cape Malay Tours in Cape Town

Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Meeting Point at 109 Wale St, Then Straight into the Bo-Kaap Home Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Our pick

Cook Cape Malay dishes in Bo-Kaap with chef Faldela, then eat lunch you made. Hands-on spice class in 150 minutes.

“It was one of the best things we did in Cape Town and that's saying something because we had an amazing time. Faldela's dry wit and warmth made her a fantastic teacher and she imparted so much wisdom about each dish and the spices used. The end result was a delicious lunch shared with a small community. It was a lovely afternoon and I'd strongly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”

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Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights

2.Cape Town Walking Tour: Bo-Kaap & City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

A 2-hour guided walk from Truth Coffee through District Six, Slave Lodge, Greenmarket Square, Long Street, and Bo-Kaap for photos.

“Good introduction to Cape Town places and history. Some comments about nature and landscapes would have been nice.”

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Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

3.Bo-Kaap: Walk with a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $25Best value

Bo-Kaap walk with a local guide: Auwal Mosque, spice-shop aromas, rooibos tea and snacks, and the Malay Quarter’s story.

“This was a wonderful tour through the Bo-Kaap neighborhood with our guide Rafiq, who lives in and loves the neighborhood which is evident through his knowledge and stories. Rafiq is so kind but also knowledgeable. We gained so Read more”

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Cape Town: Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

4.Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Cook Cape Malay food in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. Hands-on 3-course class with lunch and soft drinks, plus local history. $52.

“Welcomed by the family into their lovely home. Very enjoyable evening learning a lot and amazingly tasty food”

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1 Hour Cape Town Bo Kaap Photoshoot Experience

5.1 Hour Cape Town Bo Kaap Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $97

1-hour Bo-Kaap photoshoot with a photographer. Get 40-60 edited high-res images and a Polaroid, delivered in 3 days.

“Terrance was an awesome photographer and made this shoot really relaxed and enjoyable as well as providing a lot of history about the local area. Really enjoyed it”

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Bo-kaap and City tour

6.Bo-kaap and City tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Walk Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets and Cape Town history with guide Arnold from Cafe Santé. 150 minutes, $46.

“Arnold was a wonderful guide. His knowledge and passion about Cape Town and the Bo Kaap area was fantastic. Arnold hit all the topics- history, architecture, famous locals, street art and a delicious taste of traditional koeksisters was a bonus.”

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Cape Town Township Tour Including Langa Township and Bo-Kaap

7.Cape Town Township Tour Including Langa Township and Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $61

A guided Cape Town culture tour hitting Bo-Kaap, District Six viewpoints, and Langa Township, with hotel pickup and a shebeen stop.

“The trip was an excellent idea. Meeting inhabitants of the two townships, especially Khayelitsha opens up your eyes to the conditions in which the majority of the county lives. A solo visit to those areas would be difficult if not impossible. Our guide Dustin spoke excellent Englidh and was fun to interact with. The background related to the colorful Malay part of town at the beginning of the tour was also interesting although our hotel Hilton was actually on the same street so we could easily spend more time there later”

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Photoshoot Session: Cape Town Bo-Kaap!

8.Photoshoot Session: Cape Town Bo-Kaap!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1 hour · from $80

1-hour Bo-Kaap photoshoot with a local photographer in Cape Town. Get posed directions, 40 to 50 edited photos, plus an Instax.

“Terence welcomed us warmly, and took us on an amazing photo tour. He picks amazing spots and is very knowledgeable. Really amazing guy with a touching life story. Photos arrived quickly and we were extremely satisfied. Well recommended.”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, and Penguins Tour

9.Full-Day Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, and Penguins Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 9 hours · from $137

Cape Town full-day tour: Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, Boulders penguins, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, plus seals at Hout Bay.

“Thomas seemed to bring his own agenda to the tour. He had canned speeches about history when we were in the car (a Suzuki, in which one person had to climb into the small 3rd row). He answered our questions, reluctantly at first but then more interactively. When we got to the Kirstenbosch gardens, he took off walking without asking what our interests were or stopping to tell us much. HE stopped to take numerous photos of the flowers, but didn't indicate if that was to share with us or just for himself. I would have much preferred a stroll to look at the flowers rather than a hike to…”

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Pre-Booked: Robben Island, Bo-kaap & Table Mountain Tour

10.Pre-Booked: Robben Island, Bo-kaap & Table Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $155

One day in Cape Town: Robben Island ferry and prison-cell tour, Bo-Kaap color and stories, plus Table Mountain cable car views.

“My day was wonderful Terrence our guide was completely exceptional. He took very good care of us. We had conversation in the van. He drove very well. He was very pleasant. Very informative. I definitely would work with him again if we have more tours today or if we come back again, this was an excellent experience. He took very good care of us and I appreciate that. Tresia Frazier. USA 6/2024 D Adebayo Nigeria 6/2024”

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Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family

11.Private Cape Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $100

Private Cape Malay class at a Grassy Park home in Cape Town, learning rotis, chicken curry, bobotie and malva pudding.

“Lorette made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She j had the ingredients prowled & we made a wonderful meal. She walked us through how to make the curry & vegetable chicken main dish. We also had fun with making roti….everyone took a turn. Lorette is very Read more”

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Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Tour

12.Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $85

A full-day small-group Cape Town tour hitting Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point.

“My tour guide was Jeff. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this tour because he made me feel ill at ease with his unkind/weird comments, his rushed demeanor and his overall unhappiness. The tour started a half hour late and I got back an hour anRead more”

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Robben Island and Table Mountain Cableway with Bo-Kaap Day Tour

13.Robben Island and Table Mountain Cableway with Bo-Kaap Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $136

Cape Town highlights in one day, Robben Island Museum, Bo-Kaap streets, and Table Mountain by cable car with hotel pickup.

“Eine wunderbare Tagestour, allerdings sollte man etwas mehr Zeit einplanen. Beispielsweise für einen kleinen Bummel durch die Waterfront, vor allem aber für eine kleine Mittagspause nach der Besichtigung von Robben Island. Es gibt zwar Read more”

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Robben Island Prison Museum Table Mountain Bo-Kaap All Tickets Included Full Day

14.Robben Island Prison Museum Table Mountain Bo-Kaap All Tickets Included Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $145

Full-day Cape Town tour bundling Robben Island ferry and Table Mountain cable car, plus Bo-Kaap and Signal Hill, with hotel pickup included.

“Our tour guide was excellent. Pick and drop off was right on time. Our tour guides name was Qudah. He was very kind and patient with my friend and I. He was also knowledgeable in the history He provided about the stops on the tour. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape Peninsula Tour

15.Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape Peninsula Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $54

Cape Town in one day: Kirstenbosch, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point cliffs, and Hout Bay seals on a guided loop.

“Loved everything. Our guide was very good. Highly recommend this tour. We were nearly taken by the wind at the lighthouse visit. Hold onto your hats or take them off. lol”

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