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"Gilbert was fantastic. We asked to start our tour late in the day as our plane landed at midday. He accommodated us and made sure we still had the full experience. We had amazing local delights, some of which had even been made by Gilbert himself. Some places we went stayed open late to feed us, all arranged in advance. On top of the food we learned everything we could about the city, the culture and history of Cape Town. We certainly didn’t go hungry and were even able to support the locals in need with our leftovers. A highly recommended tour."

"We had an outstanding 4 hour walking tour with Sebastian - a detailed historical tour of Cape Town matched with an openness about South Africa past & present. A joyful and informative afternoon to be repeated next time in SA. "

"We arrived late in Cape town, and Gilbert accommodated us, even meeting us on the side of the road to find parking as we drop in from the airport. It was an amazing day, learning all the history and the food was really tasty. Thanks for sharing your wonderful history with us. God bless, Clint and Louise. "

"We had a great afternoon with Gilbert. He arrived at the allotted time and place. We walked from the Old Town Hall towards District 6, dropping in on a cultural centre ( very interesting) on the way. Gilbert gave us excellent historical context to buildings and street art. He is a font of knowledge and answered all our questions. It became very clear that the sad history of District 6 clearance is very close to his heart as his own parents and grandparents used to live here. From District 6 we took an über to the areas of Woodstock and Saltriver where gentrification is setting in which became the topic. We would have never dared to visit these areas without Gilbert… and that would have been our great loss. Such interesting buildings and friendly people everywhere. A big thank you to you, Gilbert, for sharing this with us! Katja&Chris "

"We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It covers so much and provides a terrific overview of Cape Town and the history and culture. Sebastian is so well prepared and yet so casual and conversational. He’s very enjoyable to be with and does a great job introducing you to the city he clearly loves so much. "

"It was my first local tour and I had such a great time with Gilbert. He showed me some hidden gems and I learned a lot about SA history. He was able to customize my experience to my needs and I really felt I was safe and welcomed. I feel like I gained a friend and I will definitely book him again next time I visit. I also appreciated all the extra advice and suggestions he gave me to enjoy for the rest of my trip. "

"Sebastian was knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining! He took good care of our family with two teenagers. The tour combine history, culture, and local businesses of interest. He shared stories of his life and family that provided an intimate perspective of Cape Town. Thank you!!!"

"Sebastian is a true local and can guide you thoroughly through Cape Town's history and add the contemporary insight into it."

"Gilbert was the perfect guide for our tour and helped us with his knowledge and insights to not only understand the historical background of Cape Town, but to feel the vibe of it. Thanks so much for this entertaining and interesting afternoon - we can highly recommend Gilbert!"

"This was booked as a food tour, but with Bulelani, it was so much more. A wide variety food but also lots of history, culture and personal experiences as well. A great day in Cape Town. "