From District Six’s forced removals to favourite art spaces and cafés, this tour is paced so that the difficult past is balanced with art and food stops.

Led by Tony Hartman, the route traces the area’s evolution from First Nations land to farmland, and then its devastation under Apartheid. Tony’s own family history is tied to District Six, with his grandfather forcibly removed under segregation laws.

Art along the way ranges from figurative murals—such as portraits of Nelson Mandela and works at Peninsula Maternity Hospital—to more conceptual installations, including those at the A4 Art Foundation.

The cafés stand on their own merit. The oldest, New York Bagels, began nearby as Milly’s in 1940. A short tasting is included here, followed later by a refresher stop at Swan Café, with its Parisian feel.

We stop at a range of monuments, murals, and buildings. Along the way: a hotel constructed from hemp bricks, and visits to working artists at the Spier Arts Trust, including mosaicists and fine art beaders.

For the first time, the tour includes a visit to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Foundation. CEO Janet Jobson will introduce the foundation, based in the restored Old Granary building.

We’ll finish at the Lebanese Bakery, with the option to stay on for lunch (own expense). Private tours and alternative dates are available, making this a strong option for team building. A detailed briefing is provided in advance, including transport tips, background history, and images.

Date: TBC
Start: TBC
Cost: TBC

Start: Charly’s Bakery, 36–38 Canterbury Street (by Harrington Square parking), District Six, Cape Town, 8001
End: Lebanese Bakery, 7 Constitution Street, District Six, Cape Town, 8001

For payment info and to book:
kate@cultureconnectsa.com