De Waterkant Village Walk (Self Guided), Cape Town, South Africa

De Waterkant Village Walk (Self Guided), Cape Town

De Waterkant Village, situated low on Signal Hill and overlooking the bay, is a delightful part of Cape Town to explore. Like the Bo-Kaap district, the cottage-like houses are brightly painted and have been restored to their original beauty. The streets still have their 18th century cobble-stones and the sidewalks are tree-lined which heightens the village atmosphere 鈥� you could almost be in a European village here. Even the cafes wouldn鈥檛 be out of place in Paris!

This neighborhood has numerous restaurants and tapas bars where you can enjoy a top-class meal or delicious snack, according to your whim. The area is lively and boasts plenty of art galleries exhibiting local, national and international art. On Hudson Street you will find a wonderful artisan coffee roasting house where you can try different freshly ground and roasted coffees and visit the 鈥渓ab鈥� where you will learn all about the world鈥檚 most popular beverage.

For a New York inspired musical experience but with a definitive African flavor, check out the wonderful piano bar on the corner of Napier Street and Jarvis Street. There is also a high concentration of salsa and gay clubs to explore if you decide to stay on for the evening.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Cape Town

Guide Name: De Waterkant Village Walk
Guide Location: South Africa » Cape Town
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: Helen

1) Hudson Street

2) Waterkant Street

3) Dixon Street

4) Waterkant Street

5) Waterkant Street

6) Waterkant Street corner with Napier Street

7) Napier Street corner with Jarvis Street

8) Jarvis Street

9) Napier Street

10) Jarvis Street

11) Somerset Road

12) Cobern Street

13) Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Somerset Road

14) Napier Street

15) Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Somerset Road

Walking Tours in Cape Town, South Africa

Create Your Own Walk in Cape Town

Creating your own self-guided walk in Cape Town is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Bo-Kaap Quarter Walking Tour

Bo-Kaap is Afrikaans for "above the Cape." The Bo-Kaap District is above Cape Town's city center, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is the historical center of Cape Malay culture. In the 1760s, Jan de Waal bought land here and built houses he rented to his slaves.

Slaves came from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Africa. Many of these slaves were Muslim, and this area... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles

Historical Houses Walking Tour

When Jan van Riebeeck arrived in Cape Town in 1652, his mission was to establish here a supply station for the ships of the Dutch East India Company sailing to East Africa, India, and the Far East. The oldest buildings in today's Cape Town, dating from the second half of the 17th century, are the remnants of that era.

Garden House, originally a shabby tool shed owned by the Dutch East... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles

Cape Town Shopping Tour

Cape Town is grand with quality shopping. The available options here, such as South Africa's top flea market where you can find a wealth of merchandise, from tribal costumes to precious jewelry, offer a colorful experience for both locals and tourists.

Among the standout locations in Cape Town that shoppers particularly love to explore is Adderley Street. This bustling thoroughfare is... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles

Cape Town Introduction Walking Tour

Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias first mentioned the Cape of Storms in 1488, but it was soon renamed the Cape of Good Hope with an optimistic eye towards the trade routes it offered between Europe and the East.

In 1652, the Dutch East India Company settled a way-station here for ships traveling that route. Cape Town's natural harbor and strategic position made it the perfect location.... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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