Langa Township Tours and Tickets

Take a fascinating trip through South Africa's difficult past with a tour of Cape Town and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Visit the District Six Museum to get an in-depth look at the troubling history of apartheid in South Africa, and see how that system still impacts modern life in townships like Langa and Gugulethu. See how residents of these townships work to improve their lives and communities. Take a ferry to UNESCO-listed Robben Island for a tour of the former prison for political prisoners.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

Get off the beaten path and gain an understanding of township-based life in Cape Town on this half-day tour. The history of townships and settlements, including the famous District Six, is complicated; but touring with a guide ensures you'll get in-depth information and insight on their role in South Africa. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town means you get door-to-door service, too.

Get an intimate look at the vibrant township communities just outside Cape Town during this 4-hour private tour. Explore the Langa and Gugulethu townships with a local guide, interacting  local residents, visiting a market, sampling 'umqombothi' beer at a local 'shebeen' (tavern), and learn about township development projects, plus much more.

Brush up on Cape Town's diverse food heritage on a guided, 4-hour food tour. Travel to a variety of stops aboard your coach, sampling items from three or more eateries. As you go, your guide will provide commentary on Cape Town's distinct culinary and cultural relationships. Experience the flavors of local street food, taste Cape Malay snacks in colorful Bo-Kaap, and try regional dishes such as umleqwa or free-range chicken in the home of a local.

Originally built as areas of segregation, Cape Town's townships are experiencing new life. Learn about their promising futures on this educational half-day tour. Set out to explore some of the city's best known townships including its oldest, Langa. Interact with community members and leaders as you tour these townships, see what's being done to revive them and even sample some local Xhosa cuisine.

Visit some of Cape Town's most important and oldest settlements during this cultural tour of the Mother City. Tour Bo-Kaap, the colorful Malay Quarter and the oldest township in the city Langa. Stop at a shebeen (tavern) for a drink (own expense) and to meet some of the locals.