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just doesn't do this area justice - it was my first trip to Bo-Kaap even though I have visited Cape Town many times but the beautifully painted houses really do leave you speechless. The owners should be very proud (and quite rightly so) as they...More
I could live here, just for the colorful houses alone. its authentically Cape town. And offers a great history. A must see in Cape Town.
We enjoyed a tour of Bo-kaap, learning about its history. Such a beautiful part of Cape town. The food was yummy. If you are really into making everything homemade and from scratch, then this tour is for you. The family who taught this class, were...More
Colorful and vibrant is what one can use to describe this amazing and unique area. From the visual palettes used to paint the houses with, to the character and cuisine the Bo-Kapp has to offer. The history itself is vivid and rich with stories of...More
Close to the city center, just drive up the streets and explore this great area with nicely colored houses. A parking is not always easy to find, but in case you find one; nice for a walk around.
Bo-kaap is certainly a bright, colourful and interesting part of Cape Town. Close to the inner city the brightly-painted buildings are a treat. The day I visited they were residents protesting about plans to demolish the area. I hope they don't as it is a...More
An old time street with coloured houses. No particular reason for the colours but it makes a neat view. Skip the musuem, not worth it!
No visit of Cape Town would be complete without walking the streets of Bo Kaap . It is even more interesting with some preliminary reading about the history of this Muslim community or better yet if it is visited on a guided tour !
Thick black acrid smoke billowed in the sky, at first I thought it was an accident, but no apparently locals were angry that people were taking pictures of their colorful houses and didn't want to pay. This is what my Uber driver said, so who...More
One of the most photographed areas of Cape Town, these colorful houses are in the predominately Muslim district of the city. This area is a little bit hilly, but easy to walk. The district has a number of shops and restaurants.
