ABOUT US
Our mission is to make Cape Town walkable for everyone – it’s as simple as that.
That is why our tours are educative while fun and light and run on tips alone. We like to call it “infotainment”. We think everyone looking for things to do in Cape Town, and regardless of their budget, should experience #freetourscapetown.
With more than 120 000 guests, we are one of the top things to do in the Mother City, and definitely one of the top ten free things to do in Cape Town.
While visiting Cape Town, whether you are looking for historical walking tours, not sure what to do with your time in Cape Town, want to have a fun walk of the Cape Town city centre or just want an opportunity to meet nice people, you should take our tour to visit this city’s CBD. As and added perk to our tours, our seasoned guides will share other nearby Cape Town attractions, suggest activities which might be of interest to you, share personal favourite spots worth a visit and recommend great places to eat, shop and explore.
STARTING TIMES
09:30
Best of Bo Kaap Tour – 1 hour
11:00
Historic City Tour – 1.5 hours
OR
Apartheid to Freedom Tour – 1.5 hours
14:00
The Bo Kaap Tour – 1.5 hours
OR
Apartheid to Freedom Tour – 1.5 hours
16:20
The Bo-Kaap Tour – 1.5 hours
OR
Historic City Tour – 1.5 hours
Where a time slot has 2 tours departing separately, choose the 1 you want to walk.
Bookings are not required for the above tours only for private and group tours, see below for more details.
All tours work on tips alone
* Private tours such as Diamond Mining History, Taste of Cape Town, Art & Music Tours and more, are currently on hold. We’ll announce on social media and here when these can be booked. Apologies for the inconvenience.
* GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE MUST BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR
Our Tours
New! Best of Bo Kaap Tour
Welcome to Bo-Kaap highlights, where the streets are as colourful as the spice shops and the vibe is as lively as a Cape Town carnival.
Bo Kaap walking tour
Situated at the foot of Signal Hill, see the colourful houses, smell the spices of the East, hear the mosques calling for prayer and let the Cape Malay food tempt your taste buds.
Apartheid to freedom tour
Learn more about South Africa's struggle icon, Nelson Mandela, other apartheid heroes and this country's "long walk to freedom".
Customised tours
Book a customised, private tour such as Taste of Cape Town, Diamond Mining History, Art & Music and more to suit your needs and specifications.
Historic city tour
The history of Cape Town stretches over centuries, and the rich stories of the characters and landscapes that shaped this city, are shared with insight and entertainment.
Our Guides
Meet Tim, the ultimate globe-trotter turned walking tour guide. When he’s not exploring on two wheels for his YouTube channel, he’s weaving history into his tours with a storytelling style that’s pure Tim.
Nizaam, our go-to walking tour guide, is like a living history book with a big heart. Raised in the colorful Bo-Kaap community, he’s not just a dedicated tourism lecturer but also your passport to a journey sprinkled with local tales, all shared with that ever-present BIG smile.
Myles, a former teacher turned walking tour guide, effortlessly weaves through history with a clarity that could cut through fog. Armed with nothing but a chalk-drawn map, he unfolds the past like a story, infusing each detail with a passion that extends beyond facts, as he also dedicates himself to coaching kids and teachers through the maze of life.
Julius has a resume as diverse as a mixed bag of trail mix. From diving to flying and camping, this guy’s done it all, and when it comes to South Africa, he’s basically the human GPS you never knew you needed.
Geoff’s been into tourism since he was practically a kid, and the guy’s a total history nerd. Plus, he’s got this knack for reading people that makes his walking tours way more interesting than your average history lesson.
Meet Fahiema, the pint-sized powerhouse of walking tours—don’t be deceived by her stature, she’s a walking encyclopaedia of local lore. When she’s not guiding, you’ll catch her swinging clubs on the golf course or navigating the city’s hidden gems with her squad of adventure buddies.
Meet Cameron, our laid-back PhD student turned walking tour guide. With a passion for heritage, he’ll spin tales of the past like a pro, and when the history lesson is over, trust him to spill the beans on the coolest places to party in town.
Milo is a Cape Town-based comedian with roots in Durban. His passions are African history and culture, the ocean and comedy. His favourite movie is Kung Fu Panda, and his sources for African history are The Lion King, Black Panther and Tarzan.
Meet Tim, the ultimate globe-trotter turned walking tour guide. When he’s not exploring on two wheels for his YouTube channel, he’s weaving history into his tours with a storytelling style that’s pure Tim.
Nizaam, our go-to walking tour guide, is like a living history book with a big heart. Raised in the colorful Bo-Kaap community, he’s not just a dedicated tourism lecturer but also your passport to a journey sprinkled with local tales, all shared with that ever-present BIG smile.
Myles, a former teacher turned walking tour guide, effortlessly weaves through history with a clarity that could cut through fog. Armed with nothing but a chalk-drawn map, he unfolds the past like a story, infusing each detail with a passion that extends beyond facts, as he also dedicates himself to coaching kids and teachers through the maze of life.
Julius has a resume as diverse as a mixed bag of trail mix. From diving to flying and camping, this guy’s done it all, and when it comes to South Africa, he’s basically the human GPS you never knew you needed.
Geoff’s been into tourism since he was practically a kid, and the guy’s a total history nerd. Plus, he’s got this knack for reading people that makes his walking tours way more interesting than your average history lesson.
Meet Fahiema, the pint-sized powerhouse of walking tours—don’t be deceived by her stature, she’s a walking encyclopaedia of local lore. When she’s not guiding, you’ll catch her swinging clubs on the golf course or navigating the city’s hidden gems with her squad of adventure buddies.
Meet Cameron, our laid-back PhD student turned walking tour guide. With a passion for heritage, he’ll spin tales of the past like a pro, and when the history lesson is over, trust him to spill the beans on the coolest places to party in town.
Milo is a Cape Town-based comedian with roots in Durban. His passions are African history and culture, the ocean and comedy. His favourite movie is Kung Fu Panda, and his sources for African history are The Lion King, Black Panther and Tarzan.
Marina has a background in journalism, but since she’s backpacked through Europe and has lived in the Bushveld and Cape Town for long stretches of time, she decided to share her knowledge with visitors to the Mother City.
