Bo Kaap and Museum

Attraction Type
essential

At the foot of Signal Hill, this historic neighbourhood became home to Muslims and freed Cape Malay slaves after slavery was abolished. Colourful houses, cobbled streets, local Muslim culture and the Cape’s first mosque make it one of Cape Town’s most distinct and vibrant areas. The area is safe to explore, but avoid the back streets. The Bo Kaap museum offers valuable insight into the area.

Address: 
1 Wale Street, Bo Kaap,
Cape Town,
8001
South Africa
Telephone
+27 21 481 3938
Opening times

Mon-Sat 1000-1700.

Admission fees

Yes

Disabled access
Yes
Unesco
No
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