10am to noon - a hit with all ages and art interests. In both its residential and industrial areas, Salt River has murals by many of South Africa's and the world's best street and graffiti artists. There are 140 approx. Some colossal in size, others tiny - the content varies enormously from the political to...
Get to know Cape Town’s bustling, diverse and dynamic past and present – this walking tour is great if you are new to Cape Town or wish to know it better. Classic must-sees are mixed with hidden gems. Repurposed historic buildings, architectural landmarks, hidden away art spaces, new developments...we'll see the good, bad, ugly and...
Enjoy learning about the harbour, past and present, with author, educationist and maritime historian, Brian Ingpen. Being on the water in a small boat, chartered exclusively for this tour, is so enjoyable and gives a new perspective on Cape Town. Brian has loved visiting the Waterfront since he was a child living in Pinelands. He...
With over 1 000 camellias, Vergelegen is an International Camellia Garden of Excellence; it is the only one in Africa. Alistair, our guide who lives close by, helped propagate some of them. Camellias flower in Cape Town's winter and will be the culmination of this highly enjoyable tour. A full time tourist guide, Alistair is...
An old Cape Dutch beautifully kept homestead has exceptional South African modern and contemporary art carefully hung around the home just during August. The annual fundraising exhibition this year is (On)bekend / (Un)known. Unusual, or rarely seen artworks, by well known artists, are displayed with works by artists most of us have never heard of, but...
Curator Dr Rayda Becker's much awaited tour of Groote Schuur. Cecil John Rhodes commissioned the young architect Herbert Baker to design a Cape Dutch Revival style home and office for him, as well as a place for entertaining in style. In his will, Rhodes bequeathed Groote Schuur to the Cape colony. 80% of the house’s...
By Somerset West, Paardevlei is a large area full of history, contrasts and change. It was known for its out of bound factories, in particular explosives used in mining, set up by amongst others, Cecil John Rhodes. The buildings and landscape are highly maintained in one part, and in another unused and overgrown. There is...
