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There are 4 ways to get from Bo-Kaap to Capetown Airport (CPT) by bus, taxi, car or shuttle. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Dec 28, 2023 · What to See and Do. A five-minute walk from the city centre and De Waterkant and a 20-minute walk to the V&A Waterfront, the Bo-Kaap is best accessed by foot along Wale Street. Explore the Islamic “kramats” (shrines), mosques and food and craft markets, and discover the delicious Cape Malay cooking style.
Map. Operators. Explore. Need a hotel room in Bo-Kaap? Book now. There are 3 ways to get from Capetown Airport (CPT) to Bo-Kaap by taxi, car or shuttle. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Taxi • 18 min.
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Oct 1, 2023 · Feb 2022. Bo-kaap is the colorful neighborhood of Cape town popularily depicted on travel books and websites. While a culturally very important part of the city closely linked to the the city's diverse background is it not really a very large area, nor blessed with many interesting architectural gems. There's the mosque, the colorfu houses and ...
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The Bo-Kaap neighborhood was first developed in the 1760s by Dutch colonialist Jan de Waal, who built a series of small rental houses to provide accommodation for the city’s Cape Malay slaves. The Cape Malay people originated from the Dutch East Indies (including Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia), and were exiled by the Dutch to the Cape as slaves...
During the apartheid era, Bo-Kaap was subject to the Group Areas Act of 1950, which enabled the government to segregate the population by declaring separate neighborhoods for each race or religion. Bo-Kaap was designated as a Muslims-only area, and people of other religions or ethnicities were forcibly removed. In fact, Bo-Kaap was the only area of...
There is plenty to see and do in Bo-Kaap. The streets themselves are famous for their eye-catching color scheme, and for their fine Cape Dutch and Cape Georgian architecture. The oldest existing building in Bo-Kaap was built by Jan de Waal in 1768, and now houses the Bo-Kaap Museum– an obvious starting place for any new visitor to the neighborhood....
After visiting the neighborhood’s historic sights, make sure to sample its famous Cape Malay cuisine – a unique blend of Middle Eastern, South East Asian and Dutch styles. Cape Malay cooking uses plenty of fruit and spices, and includes fragrant curries, rootis and samoosas, all of which can be purchased at several Bo-Kaap street stalls and restaur...
Unlike some of Cape Town’s poorer areas, Bo-Kaap is safe to visit independently. It’s a five-minute walk from the city center, and a 10-minute drive from the V&A Waterfront (the city’s main tourist area). The easiest way to find yourself at the heart of Bo-Kaap is to walk along Wale Street to the Bo-Kaap Museum. After exploring the museum’s fascina...
Bo-Kaap Museum is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Mondays through Saturdays, with the exception of certain public holidays. Expect to pay a R20 entrance fee for adults, and a R10 entrance fee for children aged six to 17. Kids under five go free. Tana Baru Cemetery is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm. If you would like to stay in the Bo-Kaap area, we recommend...
If you decide to explore Bo-Kaap independently, bear in mind that this neighborhood (like most areas of the city) is safest during daylight hours. If you plan on being there after dark, don't walk the streets by yourself – rather book a taxi or go with a group. Ladiesshould dress conservatively in Bo-Kaap, in line with Muslim custom. In particular,...
A complete guide to visiting Bo Kaap, Cape Town, the most vibrant area of Cape Town. Includes things to do in Bo Kaap and fun facts.
Nov 29, 2019 · THINGS TO DO, SEE AND EAT IN BO KAAP, CAPE TOWN. THE BO KAAP MUSEUM. Start your explorations at the Bo Kaap Museum, located in the oldest building in Bo Kaap. This former home to a wealthy Muslim family was built by Jan de Waal, the original developer of the area, in the 1760s.