Cape Town Cultural Tours

Mother City Full Day Theatrical Tour – TICM

Travel back in time to the Cape of Storms infamous spice and trade routes. From Rhodes Memorial, Castle of Good Hope to Signal Hill, the V&A Waterfront and Cape Malay cuisine experience, discover the exploring, tenacious and courageous spirit of South Africans.

Departures: DAILY – approx. 8.5 hours leaving Sea Point, Waterfront & City Hotels ±08h00
Min/max participants : 2 – 14
Language : English
Vehicle: Luxury sedan or minibus

Cape Township “Cape Care route”  – TICT

Meet the people feel the warmth. An insight into another side of Cape Town with focus on job creation and skills development via community based initiatives.
End the experience with a walking tour of the area with a local guide.
Departures: DAILY (approx. 4 hours) Sea Point – Waterfront & City Hotels ±08h30
Min/max participants:2 – 12
Language : English
Vehicle: luxury sedan, minibus or coach

Cape Minstrels New Year Street Parade

Sing and dance to the tune of Cape Town with minstrel groups from around the city.  The Cape Minstrels (also known as the Kaapse Klopse) take over the streets of the Mother City each year for the annual and historic Second New Year Street Parade, a colourful procession also known as Tweede Nuwe Jaar.

The road march (nagtroepe) will be marching on the evening of  30 December  while the big event happens on 2 January

This yearly parade dates back to the mid-nineteenth century when the slaves in Cape Town were given one day off in the year (2 January). To celebrate, groups would dress up as minstrels, waving parasols, strumming banjos and making merry with music, dance and a parade from the District Six area through to the city centre. Many of the songs still sung today date back to the 1800s. Aside from honouring these classic tunes, repertoires are also laden with interpretations of modern pop songs to keep all ages entertained.