City Sightseeing LaGuGu Township Tour
Normal Price: Adult – R695 | Child – R395
What you get: Guided tour of Gugulethu and Langa (Daily tours at 10:00 & 14:00)
Experience a tour Langa & Gugulethu in a South African mini-bus taxi.
The LaGugu bus tour takes you to Gugulethu and Langa, two authentic townships of Cape town. The experience includes a walk, a bicycle ride, and plenty of opportunities to interact with local residents.
City Sightseeing LaGuGu Township Tour Highlights
- Discover Langa and Gugulethu, two historical townships
- Tour includes a walk and a bicycle ride
- Interact with local residents and understand their way of life
OVERVIEW
Visit two of Cape Town’s first and oldest townships, Langa, and neighbouring Gugulethu on this hop-on, hop-off tour. The experience includes a free one-hour walking tour and bicycle ride in Langa, where you’ll be introduced to the vibrant township community and the bustling Langa Arts Quarter. With marked pick-up and drop-off points in the area, LaGuGu allows you to take your time and see as much or as little of each stop as you like. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, hop on the bus and head to Gugulethu for a bite at Mzoli’s, which offers authentic South African braai food, proper outdoor eating, and a lively atmosphere.
HISTORY
The Urban Areas Act was passed in 1923 as a way of forcing black and coloured Africans to take up residence in allocated areas known as the Cape Flats. Langa and Gugulethu are two such areas. Langa was established in 1927 as a residence for those who were removed from Ndabeni near Maitland. Close to Langa, Gugulethu was established in 1958 to accommodate the overflow from Langa township, as well as migrant workers from the Eastern Cape. The township’s population quickly grew to over 27,000 by 1963. Today, both Langa and Gugulethu continue to be vibrant communities of Cape Town.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
City Sightseeing South Africa
81 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Daily tours at 10:00 & 14:00
Phone: +27 (0)21 511 6000
Website: www.citysightseeing.co.za
THINGS TO KNOW
ADVICE FOR VISITORS
The full tour runs 2.5 hours, but guides recommend guests take their time and hop off the tour to get the full experience of these bustling townships. Despite what people may think, the townships and the tours are completely safe, and the locals are welcoming and friendly. The free walking tour and bike ride in Langa is a great way to meet and interact with the community. A highlight of the area is a stop at Mzoli’s in Gugulethu, which offers authentic South African braai food, proper outdoor eating, and a lively atmosphere.
DID YOU KNOW
Langa is a Xhosa name that translates into English as ‘ sun’. The township’s full name is Langalibalele, named in honour of a Hlubi rebel who rose against the Natal government and was imprisoned on Robben Island in 1875. Gugulethu is also a Xhosa name, which translates as ‘our pride’. Before it was changed to Gugulethu, the township was called Nyanga West.
