Bo-Kaap & Cape Wheel: Cape Town History and Views

District Six Museum holds the stories of forced removals and the people who refused to be erased.

This guided tour of Cape Town combines three stops that tell the city's cultural and political story: the Bo-Kaap's Cape Malay heritage and cobblestone streets; the District Six Museum's photographs and personal accounts of apartheid's impact; and a ride on the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront with views across Table Mountain, Robben Island and Table Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with museum entry and the wheel ticket. The guide speaks English, French or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bo-Kaap1m
2. District Six Museum1h · entry included

Explore Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Cape Wheel

• Pickup from accommodation
• Explore Bo-Kaap neighborhood
• Visit District Six Museum
• Ride the Cape Wheel at V&A Waterfront

The experience

Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation starts the morning. The Bo-Kaap comes first. You walk its cobblestone streets lined with Cape Malay architecture and the colorful houses the neighborhood is known for. A guide explains the area's heritage and traditions as you move through it, with time to photograph the streets themselves. The neighborhood's layout and the stories attached to specific corners matter here. This is not a drive-through.

The District Six Museum is the tour's center. What was once a thriving mixed-race community was demolished under apartheid law, and the museum documents that erasure through photographs, personal stories and historical exhibits. The power of the space comes from the specificity (individual names, individual homes, individual losses) rather than from broad statements about the era. You spend time inside reading and absorbing what the displays show.

The final stop is the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront. You ride in an enclosed, air-conditioned cabin that rotates to show 360-degree views: Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town Stadium, Table Bay Harbour, the Atlantic Ocean and the city skyline all visible from one vantage point. The ride itself is the moment to sit and take in the geography of the place you have been walking through all morning. Hotel drop-off follows.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and driver-guide.
• guided walk through Bo-Kaap.
• entry to the District Six Museum.
• Cape Wheel ticket.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by African Eagle Daytours PTY (ltd)

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to understand Cape Town's cultural and political history in one morning with a guide rather than navigating the sites independently. The sequence (colorful streets, then the museum's difficult history, then the city views) builds a fuller picture than any single stop alone.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Bo-Kaap and why is it part of this tour?

The Bo-Kaap is a historic Cape Town neighborhood famous for its colorful houses, cobblestone streets and Cape Malay heritage. The tour includes a guided walk through it to explore the area's traditions, culture and architectural history that have shaped the city.

What will I see at the District Six Museum?

The District Six Museum displays photographs, personal stories and historical exhibits that document the forced removals of residents during apartheid and the resilience of the community that once lived there. The museum preserves the memory of a neighborhood that was demolished.

What views do I get from the Cape Wheel?

The Cape Wheel offers 360-degree views from an enclosed cabin: Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town Stadium, Table Bay Harbour, the Atlantic Ocean and the city skyline are all visible during the ride at the V&A Waterfront.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town City Centre and surrounding areas are included, along with the private vehicle and driver-guide for the full tour.