Walking Tour of Stellenbosch
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the “village of the oaks" with its shady oak avenues bordered by the water furrows of the Mill Stream. Admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture and listen to tales about the colorful inhabitants of three centuries. Discover where Simon van der Stel set up camp in the Eerste River and why it is called the Eerste River. Dorp Street, “the wagon way to Cape Town” is the oldest residential street in South Africa today.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
What's not
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
Starting Point
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 108 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Trust a perfect tour. I learned a lot and just 90 minutes.
This is a 90 minutes tour that gives you an overview over the historical background of buildings, streets and, in general, if topoyof the town. I learned a lot, Juliana is an extremely knowledgeable and very friendly guide.
5Walk Around Stellenbosch
Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We had a lovely time learning about the history of Stellenbosch.
5Juliana was friendly and...
Juliana was friendly and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the founding of Stellenbosch and all its history. I would highly recommend this tour.
5First Class Guided Tour
Johan, who works Thursdays and every third weekend, is an engaging guide with a clear, easily audible delivery. He flags up the points of interest and delivers his explanations simply and often with a wry sense of humour. He was not a time watcher which was great for us since we were much more interested in Stellenbosch than getting early to our lunch. We have done this tour several times with different visitors and if you are planning to do it I suggest you try to arrange it on a day that Johan is on duty.
5History of Stellenbosch
It was a great experience...I learnt about the history of Stellenbosch and this was very educational to me. I love the history of the church on Church street too as well as preservation of the old buildings.
4Great introduction to Stellenbosch.
Informative, goes above and beyond . Manages to combine a historical background in an entertaining way.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the Visit Stellenbosch Information Office - 141 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- A Loud Idea (Pty) Ltd
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
How it compares in Stellenbosch
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 159 experiences we list in Stellenbosch.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 159.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, is a university town of oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch buildings, at the centre of South Africa's wine country.
Stellenbosch is the second-oldest European settlement in South Africa, founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, who named it partly after himself. Its oak-shaded streets are lined with whitewashed Cape Dutch houses, and Dorp Street has some of the best preserved. The university gives the town a youthful air, while the Village Museum has restored houses from different periods.
Top-ranked sights in Stellenbosch: Delaire Graff Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Waterford Estate.
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