Event information
Part of the wider Cape Flats Art Festival, this guided City Walk uses Cape Town's streets as a starting point to tell the story of the communities that shaped the city, with a particular focus on the people and history of the Cape Flats. The festival itself centres on celebrating the area's residents while advocating for social change on behalf of its more vulnerable communities.
The walk moves through some of the city's most recognisable locations, with the guide framing each stop around a specific event or community story rather than a general historical overview. Participants are actively encouraged to ask questions and share their own perspectives on Cape Town's history and its people throughout the route.
The format suits those looking for a more participatory, conversation-driven walking tour rather than a purely guide-led recitation of dates and facts. The walk begins in District Six, an area itself central to the city's history of forced removals and community displacement.