District Six Museum

Museum • Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

The District Six Museum in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, serves as a poignant reminder of the injustices endured during the apartheid era. This museum stands as a testament to the forced removals and destruction of the vibrant community that once thrived in District Six. Through its collections, exhibitions, and oral histories, the museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the people who were forcibly removed from their homes during the dark days of apartheid.

The District Six Museum invites visitors to explore the rich cultural heritage of the area and to reflect on the resilience and spirit of the community that once inhabited the neighborhood. The museum features photographs, artifacts, and personal stories that provide a comprehensive picture of the tumultuous history of District Six.

Visiting the District Six Museum is a powerful and moving experience that offers a sobering look at the impact of apartheid policies on individuals and communities. It serves as a place of remembrance and education, encouraging dialogue and reflection on the past as a means of shaping a more just and equitable future.


Tours for District Six Museum

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything District Six Museum has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Cape Town Private City Tour in Cape Town, Western Cape $192 Tour Provided by Viator

Cape Town Private City Tour

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

If you really want to know the rich history of the Mother City from late 1400’s,this is the right tour to book.

Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City  in Cape Town, Western Cape $66 Tour Provided by Viator

Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

This is an informative tour. There is no better way to learn about the history of Cape town other than going on a city tour. It brings all the history of South Africa to the travelers as this was the main point of contact for the European settlers who eventually occupied South Africa.

This is also a great tour that takes travelers to all the major buildings and all the landmarks in the city. Travelers have the opportunity of exploring first hand places like the museums, colourful houses of Bo-Kaap and the city. Travelers also learn about how the cultural diversity is copping with co-existing after a long history of racial discrimination.

This is a beautiful city which is scooping awards annually and this tour will bring travelers up close to all these attractions. Some of which are the blue flag beaches, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lions' Head, Company gardens and much more.

This tour is also a sightseeing tour intermixed with a health walk and interaction in the city.

Historical city & Table Mountain in Cape Town, Western Cape $135 Tour Provided by Viator

Historical city & Table Mountain

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Our tours are guided in English and Spanish. We have a variety of activities that you can add to your itinerary, while visiting the most popular cities and destinations. Paragliding, skydiving, diving, and more.

Private Cape Town City Tour in Cape Town, Western Cape $151 Tour Provided by Viator

Private Cape Town City Tour

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Cape Town has long been the home of wanderers and adventurers and we will assist you in exploring this beautiful city the way you want. Below you will see the standard landmarks followed by the general itinerary and some optional extra’s. Our 2 most popular additions to this tour are the Table Mountain cableway and V and A waterfront.

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets in Cape Town, Western Cape $165 Tour Provided by Viator

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

This is a great tour which brings the tourist face to face with history, nature and sightseeing opportunities.

Experience the life of World Statesman Nelson Mandela during his 18 years of imprisonment at the world heritage site Robben Island as part of his 27 years in prison.

Climb the Table Mountain - voted one of the new 7 world wonders in 2012, attracts 800 000 visitors annually.

Experience Cape culture at Bo-Kaap that has bright coloured houses as a celebration of their freedom from slavery. The first residents arrived from Indonesia, Java, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. It is also a heritage site.

The Company Gardens has a rich history, it has also has museums like the Slave Lodge, the Iziko South African Museum, the Planetarium. The S.A. Art gallery, the Cape Town Holocaust centre, St Georges Cathedral. There is also amazing fauna and flora.

The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest standing colonial building in South Africa.

Private City Tour Table Mountain + Cable Car Ticket Camps Bay H/D in Cape Town, Western Cape $159 Tour Provided by Viator

Private City Tour Table Mountain + Cable Car Ticket Camps Bay H/D

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

This tour brings the travelers to the leading tourist destination in Africa. It has a lot of attractions within a few minutes drive.

Travelers are taken on a sight seeing tour as they drive along the dramatic landscape of the coast. This drive is lined with blue flag beaches and upmarket residential properties. The charming coastline with its trendy coffee shops and restaurants.

Traveleres will visit the iconic Table Mountain - the only attraction on the New 7 wonders of nature in a city. This city is loaded with history since the arrival of the Dutch in 1652. All developments going inland throught the southern African region started here.
This tour takes travelers to most of the landmarks and the oldest buildings in South Africa. It is home to the Parliament of South Africa and the place where medical milestones where achieved. The first ever human heart transplant in December 1967 and the first ever male transplant in the world in 2014.

Township Tour in Cape Town, Western Cape $66 Tour Provided by Viator

Township Tour

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Get intrigued by physically walking into the facts of our rich history and experience first hand the memories of some communities that are no longer in existence. From the Bo-Kaap colourful houses to the historical Langa and District Six vibrant communities, its an unforgettable half day experience that has the potential to change your life.

Capetown Township Private Tour in Cape Town, Western Cape $88 Tour Provided by Viator

Capetown Township Private Tour

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through learning about the creation of townships during the apartheid era, visiting the district 6 museum and tasting some traditional beer at a local Shebeen(tavern). Please kindly note that the traditional beer is classified as an alcoholic beverage and may not be consumed by persons under the age of 18.

On this tour, travelers get to mingle and interact with the "not-so-good "part of Cape Town, giving them a full insight of the hardships that were experienced during the apartheid era and more. Book your tour with us and it is guaranteed that you will go back home with lots of amazing stories to share.

During this tour, travelers will visit the District six museum first, then head down to Bo-kaap where they will see the colorful houses and get an insight of their history. Travellers will then head to Table Mountain National Park and later proceed to Langa township where they will get to see the other side of Cape Town.