Nelson Mandela & Cape Town's History Private Tour
Our local for this tour
Christopher - The Cultural Buff
Experience details
Destination
Cape Town
Category
City highlight tours
Duration
3 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English
What's included
Entrance tickets • Private guide
Here’s an overview of your tour
Nelson Mandela represents inspiration and hope all over the world. But the motherland is specifically representative in his story and fight against inequality and segregation. Today, Cape Town is a culturally-vibrant city, and Nelson Mandela's influence is to thank for.
On this enlightening private tour, we will follow Mandela's footsteps. From political figure to prisoner and then President of South Africa. Let's explore Cape Town through its politically significant landmarks that show you his fight to ensure freedom.
I'll take you to the very beginning of his story. The Iziko Slave Lodge is significant in telling you the story of slaves who were captured in South East Asia and brought to the Cape by the Dutch East India Company. The museum unveiled an exhibition celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela in February 2010 to mark 20 years since his release from prison. Let's check it out.
The Company's garden and Tuynhuys are highlights of Cape Town as well as highlights in the history of Nelson Mandela. Let's check them out and hear the stories behind them. If you're up for it, we can visit the District Six Museum, illustrating the history of forced removals and why the evil of apartheid had to be eradicated under the leadership of a leader and visionary like Nelson Mandela.
And for a triumph finale, I'll take you to see the City Hall and the Grand Parade. On 11 February 1990, it was from the City Hall balcony that Nelson Mandela addressed thousands of people after his release from prison earlier that day. Now, a statue symbolises this historical event.
If there are other places relevant to Nelson Mandela's life and history you wish to visit. Let me know! I can personalize the tour according to your interests.
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Iziko Slave LodgeIntro History
Get an introduction to the history of slavery in Cape Town at Iziko Slave LodgeMandela Foundation
Explore the initiatives inside The Mandela Rhodes BuildingOldest Cathedral
Visit the 'People’s Cathedral' known for its role in the resistance against apartheidPresidential Office
Pass by the Tuynhuys and learn about its relevance - past & presentDistrict Six Museum
Learn about how this district of a mixed community went through a process of removals and marginalizationHistorical Balcony
See the balcony from where Nelson Mandela addressed the people of Cape Town after his release from prisonEnd of Tour
Personal recommendations and goodbye
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Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Entrance tickets
- Private guide
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
The history behind the history
"Christopher was very punctual and very kindly picked us up from our accomodation. Christopher was extremely affable and gave us huge insight into the history of South Africa. Taking us places we woul...
- 4.0
Great tour
"What a great tour with a great guide, Christopher. Very knowledgeable and full of wonderful stories and fun facts. The 3 hours flew by…! Loved every minute..!!"
- 5.0
Amazing experience - highly knowledgable
"Christopher was amazing! He was extremely flexible as the weather was not always on our side. Met us at our hotel and took us on a 3 hour tour to several key landmarks. We had a stop at a famous cof...
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Our local for this tour
Christopher - The Cultural Buff
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