Township Tour: Discover Cape Town's Vibrant Life

Explore Cape Town’s vibrant townships with iMzu Tours. Discover local culture, history, and community spirit on a unique, enriching half-day adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guga S’thebe - Explore a local arts and crafts center. Observe local artisans and artists in action. Enjoy the chance to buy their creations.
  • Guga S’thebe - Engage with nearby residents. Experience a local Shebeen (informal pub) and taste the local beer. Stroll to explore street stalls.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Guides
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Since 2011, iMzu Tours has conducted over 43,000 township tours, connecting countless tourists with Cape Town’s township communities. This initiative enriches the lives of tourists and positively impacts the local communities, as Mzu Lembeni, the owner of iMzu Tours, is committed to ‘sharing the love.’ Having grown up in a corrugated iron shack and…

Location
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road
Go to the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, meet our guide at the reception of the Aquarium.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Geschmack
Aug 31, 2025
A moving experience! Not to be missed in Cape Town! - The tour of Langa in Cape Town was great and moving! A real eye opener for the whole family and a must-see on a visit to South Africa! We have seen how people live, what different levels there are, what the needs and problems are. When visiting a great youth center, we were introduced to the valuable work of the volunteers. So we got a REAL insight.
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Andreab809
Aug 28, 2025
Apartheid still exists - Exciting experience with an exceptional guide, we were alone, so even more intense. The direct contact with people and especially children, was touching. Our guide Zu as well as very good was great fun.
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Francesco
Aug 28, 2025
Important experience - A very important experience. Great guide that has explain a lot of information about township. We have seen the home and work of the people who lives there
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Griske
Aug 27, 2025
Great - Ox was great. The tour was insightful. Loved the insider places and knowledge we got. My tour was supposed to be four hrs but went almost 8 hrs (in a good way) because we were spending so much time exploring.
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Francesco_u
Aug 27, 2025
Both side of the story - An important trip to see the complexity of Africa. I appreciate very much this experience. Inside the township you can see the real life of much people.
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Famkes2024
Aug 22, 2025
Highly recommended - Special experience and must do if you are a Western tourist in Cape Town. The guide will tell you all about the community and you will come to special places.
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Natnixon123
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing tour, would recommend to anyone! - Of our two weeks in Cape Town this tour was one of the highlights for sure! We visited the cultural centre and museum before walking around Langa and interacting with the locals, all of whom were keen to share their story. We visited an art gallery, coffee shop, local store, kindergarten, and spoke with locals in and around their homes. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and wanting to share his story with his. I would urge anyone visiting Cape Town to complete this tour, it is educational and a great way to see a different side of Cape Town.
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Travelmaniac07
Aug 17, 2025
A very worthwhile experience - My friends and I did the half-day cultural tour of Langa township, which was an unforgettable experience. From the moment of arrival, we were made to feel very welcome and felt the warmth and strong sense of community. The tour was eye-opening, offering Insight into how the people live, the challenges faced, and their resilience. What learnt of the many projects and initiatives designed to support and uplift the people in the township, from creative arts and education to social enterprises, it was inspiring to see how much hope and progress is being built. This tour is educational, providing perspective and a real appreciation for the strength, creativity, and spirit of the people. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cape Town who wants to connect more meaningfully with its history, culture, and communities.
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Vincentmk3649sj
Aug 15, 2025
Great experience in Langa - Fantastic experience with Mzu who took us for an unforgettable visit of Langa during our stay in Cape Town. The stories he shares about life in this township are enlightening, and the true love he has for the community shines and brings true moments of understanding: The people of Langa have hardship, but they are kind and generous and it's been a privilege spending some time with them, thanks to Mzu. Don't hesitate to join him for a visit, you won't regret it !
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Pierluigiv63
Aug 13, 2025
Tours in the townships - Unforgettable experience! Our guide was kind, knowledgeable and made us discover the townships of Cape Town with great respect and passion. An authentic tour that allowed us to learn about stories, people and places that we would never have discovered on our own. Highly recommended!
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).