Bo-Kaap
Brightly painted houses and cobbled streets on the slopes of Signal Hill, with centuries of Cape Malay history.
The Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town’s oldest neighbourhoods and the heart of the Cape Malay community. Its colourful houses and steep cobbled streets are some of the most photographed in the city.
Try the Cape Malay food, visit the Bo-Kaap Museum on Wale Street, and walk the streets slowly.
Good to know
- People live in these houses, so be respectful when taking photos
- Wear comfortable shoes for the steep streets