Visit a choice of 17 different churches on a 3.5-hour township tour of Cape Town. Marvel at the African-style gospel singing and dancing. Help support local businesses and share jokes with the local communities.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting times 8:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from hotels in Cape town city center and waterfront areas on the Atlantic seaboard, including Camps Bay. Pickups in front of Victoria and Alfred hotel will be at 8:30 AM, and pickups at Cape Town Tourism on Burg Street will be at 9:00 AM. The vehicles will have the local supplier's name on in green bold letters.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the historic site of District Six
- Enjoy African gospel singing and dancing at Langa Baptist Church
- Go on a walking tour through the Langa suburb
- Drive through the townships of Bonteheuwel and Gugulethu
Full description
Attend Sunday morning worship at the Langa Baptist Church, where more than 350 people congregate to sing traditional songs of praise, such as Uyinkosi Yamakhosi. Visit the District Six neighborhood and learn how thousands of people were evicted during apartheid.
Get a warm welcome from the congregation as they sing, dance, beat drums and clap hands, and experience the true spirit of township life. Then, pass many small businesses, including herbalists, traditional healers, and barber shops on a walk through the suburb.
See where the residents of Langa live, and compare the old cramped hostels with the new developments the government is building. Get introduced to the friends and neighbors of your guide, and share jokes with members of the community.
End with a visit to the Joe Slovo informal settlement, and then drive through the townships of Bonteheuwel and Gugulethu to experience their dynamic vibe.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour runs every Sunday morning, providing there is a minimum of 2 people attending. It usually lasts about 4 hours in total
- You can combine the tour with a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon or lunch in a township restaurant
- Bring small change for donations and to purchase small arts and crafts in support of the small businesses of the township communities
