Private Tour
Halfday township tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive to Langa Township Langa the oldest township in Cape Town
established in 1927
- Interact with the residents of Langa as you go on a 2 hr walking tour
- Visit the Bo Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter), one of the oldest residential areas
in Cape Town with the earliest development in the area being undertaken in
the 1760's, it is a place filled with colour and packed with history and culture.
- Wind off the day wth a tour of a diamond store where you will learn about the
history of diamond mining in the South Africa & explore the fascinating world
of diamonds in a whole new way
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Drive to Langa Township the oldest township in Cape Town established in 1927. Interact with the residents of Langa as you go on a 2 hr walking tour which will take you to an Arts & Craft Centre and past the various side street food stalls and talk to the local families that reside in the different housing projects in the area
Visit Guga S’Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre , dedicated to the empowerment of the people of Langa and improving their socio-economical situation. Here you will visit various art & crafts projects from metal work to pottery run by thew local residents before proceeding on a walking tour of the township.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Hotel Pick- up & Drop –off
Private tour just for you and your party
Knowledgeable & qualified English speaking Tour Guide/Driver
Langa walking tour
Diamond store visit
Gratuities & Tips
Lunch
Pickup points
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre By IHG
101 St. George's Mall, Cnr Church Str. & St George's Mall Cape Town Central South Africa
Cape Town Backpackers
81 New Church Street, Bantry Bay Cape Town Central South Africa
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
Corner Of Century Boulevard And Rialto Road, Century City Century City South Africa
Cape Town Hollow
88 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens Cape Town Central South Africa
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
1 Lower Buitengracht Street, Cape Town City Centre Cape Town Central South Africa
Cape Town Lodge Hotel
101 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town Central South Africa
Options
Halfday township tour
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Genuine real life tour of Langa. Very interesting.
karenkeen,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing real life tour of the township of Langa. Our guide was a local so had first class knowledge of the area. We visited one of the housing blocks and interacted with a resident who told us his life story. Very interesting. Please note - a donation to the family is appreciated, so make sure you take cash with you. Next we visited the Diamond/Tanzanite factory, where we had a tour of the factory and then the opportunity to purchase. There was no pressure to purchase anything. It had amazing pieces of jewellery. Unfortunately we only got a very quick glimpse of BoKaap from the car (as we turned a corner) and didn’t get to walk through the streets, we presumed because it was raining? That was a little disappointing. Overall, it is a wonderful tour where we learnt a lot about the history of the area and saw how they are still residing today. Highly recommended.
Langa township visit
Leonie D,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was very keen to visit a township on our visit to Capetown and Langa was our pick due to safety reasons. Picked up from our apartment which was a bonus as most tours operate out of certain hotel pick up and drop off spots. Very prompt and courteous driver Ambrose. He was informative and polite. Car was comfortable, clean and a bottle of water provided. We did not want to visit a Diamond store so Ambrose kindly suggested Bo Kaap for its colourful street of houses. Highly recommend Morkel tours. Thanks
Highly recommend if you are looking to learn about the people of Cape Town, beyond the tourist pockets.
Q645WFannar,,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured Langa Township with Abache and were given a personal perspective into the township. With a guide local to the area, the strong community ties were evident throughout the walking tour, making our time even more impactful. He provided important insights and historical context, helping our group learn about the current context and climate. I highly recommend if you are looking to learn about the people of Cape Town, beyond the tourist pockets.
Safe and welcoming guide
Happiness66476702131,,Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly, welcoming, respectful and provided us and our friends with wonderful laughs and memories ! Would highly recommend - made us feel safe the entire time
Full Township tour
JANICE B,,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! A true view of township life. We went into resident homes and though the neighborhood. We saw High school children leaving the school.
Highly recommended tour operator
barbarak968,,Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a very individually arranged tour around Kapstafz with Orion. We were lucky with Chapmans Peak, it was open!! Great route, great restaurant for lunch and then dropped off at the airport super punctually. Highly recommended, tell us what you want, a lot is possible. Thanks Orion!
Excellent private touring with Morkel to the townships.
494charlesu,,Jun 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were amazing. Morkel was extremely professional, patient, and knowledgeable. Explained the history of the Bo Kaap township. Also ate food at local restaurant Biesmiellah. A fantastic experience.
Great
Tiiiinn,,Feb 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really can recommend this tour! Very interesting and Orion took great care of us! :) He was amazing!!
Vacation Tourist
Ivyhill123,,Feb 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Orion Morkel provided excellent service. He was very personable, knowledgable and competent in all areas of touring. I highly recommend Mr. Morkel's services!
Township exloring
Ezra4702,,Feb 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very pleased with Orion's service to us and feel very fortunate to have encountered him on our visit to Cape Town South Africa.
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