South Africa Township Tour: Langa, District 6, Apartheid Museum

Learn to play the djembe in a working township art centre.

A guided tour of Langa township in South Africa takes you through District 6 Museum, Guga's Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre, and a local Apartheid Museum, with a 10-minute African drum lesson and pottery workshop included. A live English-speaking guide leads the route. Pickup is included. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore township history and culture

• Visit District 6 Museum
• Tour Guga's Thebe Art Centre
• Take 10-minute African drum lesson
• Buy African Big 5 pottery
• Visit local Apartheid museum
• Guided tour of Apartheid museum

What’s included

• Entry to Guga's Thebe Arts and Craft Centre and Community Centre.
• a 10-minute African drum lesson on the djembe.
• access to the local Apartheid Museum with guide explanation.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• and the opportunity to purchase handmade pottery and other art from local makers.

Times

• Every day 08:30

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Before you book

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

The tour starts with a visit to District 6 Museum, where a local guide explains the forced removals of 1968 and how residents were displaced to townships based on racial groupings during apartheid. From there you move into Langa township itself, where the guide shows you how the community functions today: the informal settlements, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the cultural life that defines the neighbourhood.

At Guga's Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre, you take a 10-minute African drum lesson on the djembe, one of the most popular activities on the tour. Inside the same space, local artists teach pottery to children, and you have the chance to buy handmade pieces: African Big 5 pottery cups and other wares made by people in the community. The centre is where locals gather for performing arts and to discuss community issues, so you're moving through a space that functions as a real hub, not a museum display.

The final stop is the local Apartheid Museum, where your guide walks you through the exhibits and posters, providing detailed context about how the government treated township residents. The whole route takes four hours, includes bottled water and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and ends with time to reflect on what you've learned before heading back.

Top questions

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 District 6 Museum and why does the tour start there?

District 6 Museum documents the forced removals of 1968, when the government displaced residents from District 6 to townships based on racial classification. The museum provides historical context for understanding why townships exist and how apartheid shaped where people were forced to live.

What happens during the African drum lesson?

You spend 10 minutes learning to play the djembe, a traditional African drum, at Guga's Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre. It's a hands-on introduction to the instrument, not a performance or lengthy class.

Can I buy art and crafts on this tour?

Yes. At Guga's Thebe, you have the opportunity to purchase pottery made by local artists, including African Big 5 cups and other handmade pieces created by people in the community.

How does the tour get me from my accommodation to Langa?

Pickup is included in the tour price, so the guide or driver collects you from your hotel or accommodation and transports you in an air-conditioned vehicle to each stop.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or travel with young children?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.