A highlight of our private tours of Cape Town, South Africa, is exploring the colorful houses and cobblestone streets in charming Bo-Kaap, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.

Established in the 1760s, Bo-Kaap has long been associated with the Cape Malay community, a predominantly Muslim group with mixed heritage from across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Madagascar and other regions.

Today, Bo-Kaap is a national heritage site characterized by cobblestone streets lined with distinctive Cape Dutch and Cape Georgian terraced houses painted in bright colors.

Travelers strolling the streets will discover mosques, spice shops and restaurants serving flavorful Cape Malay cuisine.

We arrange for our travelers to tour Bo-Kaap with an expert local guide to learn about the area’s complex history and culture, including seeing the 18th-century Auwal Mosque.

We can also include a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. Located in one of Bo-Kaap’s oldest Cape Dutch houses, the museum offers insight into the neighborhood’s cultural heritage.

Contact Artisans of Leisure to begin planning a private luxury South Africa tour.