Cape Town Township Cultural Heritage Tour

Begin with a drive to Sea Point Promenade, where a pair of giant stainless-steel sunglasses, meant to honour the late president Nelson Mandela, stares out to Robben Island, where he was incarcerated. Hear more about Robben Island, a symbol of resilience, hope, & the fight for justice in South Africa. Travel to Bonteheuwel and Athlone on the Cape Flats, a cultural hub with significant ties to the anti-apartheid struggle. Enjoy a local delicacy. Hear more about the Athlone heroes, Ashley Kriel, that was shot dead by the security police at a ‘safe house’ in Athlone and Anton Fransch, who faced a brutal end in the epic ‘Battle of Athlone’. Visit the Trojan Horse Memorial, commemorating the Trojan Horse Massacre, when three young people were killed and several others injured by members of the apartheid security police. The tour returns & concludes at the Cape Town City Hall, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man on 11 February 1990, after 27 years in jail.

Meeting Point

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

What's included:

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert local tour guide
• Visit the Trojan Horse Memorial
• Light Lunch
• Visit the sites where Ashley Kriel & Anton Fransch were killed

Not included:

• All drinks and beverages

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Sea Point

Sea Point

Visit Sea Point Promenade, giant pair of stainless steel glasses, meant to honouring late president Nelson Mandela

30 minutes

Athlone

Athlone

Visit Ashley Kriel & Anton Fransch were killed

1 hour

Athlone

Athlone

Visit Trojan Horse Memorial

45 minutes