Historical Sites

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e historical Footsteps to Freedom walking tour follows the alphabetical sequence depicted by the blue dots on the map. Trail Partners are indicated by the numbered white dots. Guided tours generally start at the Visitor Information Centre (a), proceed alphabetically through to St. George’s Cathedral (q) before returning to the Visitor Information Centre.

We squeeze as much as we can into three hours, unfortunately that means we have to leave some sites off the daily scheduled tours. Contact us for personalised private tours if you would like to include the Bo-Kaap or some of the museums and galleries in the Company’s Garden.


a) STARTING POINT – Visitor Information Centre        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr Castle and Burg Strs
Cape Town 8001
Tel: 021 426 4260
Fax: 021 426 4266
e-mail: info@cape-town.org
Website: www.cape-town.org
Cape Town Tourism

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b) ST GEORGES MALL        VIEW MAP >>
St George's Mall is alive with bustling activity – from live entertainment provided by buskers, choirs, dancers and drummers to street artists and curio vendors. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the sidewalk and watch the people of Cape Town pass by.

With more than 20 jewellers in St George's Mall and around the city, you will soon discover why this area is often referred to as Cape Town’s Jewellery Route.
St Georges Mall

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c) GREENMARKET SQUARE & OLD TOWN HOUSE        VIEW MAP >>
Touch and feel the vibe of Africa in this historic square with colourful market stalls where hand made goods from all over the continent are sold.

As early as 1696, farmers, free people of colour and slaves, gathered at the fresh produce market in Greenmarket Square, to trade, barter and gossip. The square was a hive of activity where skilled artisans and porters, wagons and carts could be hired.

The Old Town House was completed in 1761 and today houses the Michaelis Collection of 16th – 18th century Dutch & Flemish art.

It was in Greenmarket Square on 1 December 1834, that the emancipation of more than 35,000 Cape slaves was announced.
Greenmarket Square & Old Town House

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d) GRAND PARADE & CITY HALL        VIEW MAP >>

In 1652 Jan van Riebeeck came ashore near the present retail complex known as the Golden Acre and built the first settler structure – a fort made from mud and wood.

The Grand Parade, the city's oldest square, was also its earliest commercial centre, the site of public flogging and execution, a burial place and military parade ground.

The City Hall, completed in 1905, replaced the Town House in Greenmarket Square as the seat of Cape Town's administration. Today, symphony concerts are occasionally held there, and it houses the Central Library and some minor municipal courts.

The Grand Parade is also where thousands of South Africans gathered in February 1990 to celebrate freedom and welcome Nelson Mandela who addressed them from the balcony of the City Hall, after 27 years of imprisonment.

Grand Parade & City Hall

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e) CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE        VIEW MAP >>
Entrance fee
Open: Tues – Sun
Time: 09h00 – 16h00

The Castle is the oldest occupied building in South Africa, and is well worth a visit. The views are spectacular and the dungeons spine-chilling. Construction started 14 years after the Dutch first settled in the Cape. Slaves were imported to assist soldiers, sailors and citizens who laboured on the project, until the fortified pentagon structure was completed in 1679. Interestingly, no hostile shot was ever fired from its bastions.

It served as the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) until 1795, and for 150 years was the hub of administrative, social and commercial life in the Cape.

The colony's economic fortunes improved after the Second British Occupation in 1806, and the town began to outgrow its Dutch boundaries. New government offices were opened elsewhere, and the Castle became the military command centre for the Cape Colony.

The Castle now houses the Military Museum and the William Fehr Collection of furniture, ceramics and paintings. Free tours provide a fascinating glimpse into the Cape's colonial past.
Castle of Good Hope

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f) OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE        VIEW MAP >>
Buitenkant St
Entrance closed to public

This was built in the early 1800s, probably using slave labour. It was first used as a Customs House and thereafter it served different roles including grain storage shed, female prison and magistrate’s office.
 

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g) DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM        VIEW MAP >>
25A Buitenkant St
Entrance: Donation
Open: Mon – Sat
Time: 09h00 – 16h00

This remarkable museum poignantly illustrates the devastating affect apartheid had on people's lives. The energy of the place is palpable as you enter the modest old Methodist Mission Church.

District Six was named the sixth municipal district of Cape Town in 1867. It was home to a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants. Its inhabitants, mainly people of colour, were largely impoverished and often lived in slum conditions, yet District Six was home to a lively community with a rich and distinctive cultural life.

In 1966 it was proclaimed a White Group Area and thereafter over a period of 15 years, the modest homes of 66 000 people were systematically bulldozed, community and kinship networks were destroyed and many lives were shattered.
District Six Museum

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h) SLAVE TREE SITE        VIEW MAP >>
Traffic Island, Spin St

An inconspicuous concrete plaque marks the site of the Old Slave Tree under which slaves were reputed to have been auctioned - not far from the doors of the Groote Kerk.

An oak tree has been planted nearby to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in 1834. The City Council of Cape Town is planning to mark sites of slavery in the streets of Cape Town and produce an accompanying self-guided, annotated route map.
Slave Tree Site

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i) THE GROOTE KERK        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr Bureau and Parliament Strs
Free entrance
Open: Weekdays
Time: 09h30 – 16h00

Across the road from the Slave Tree Site is the Groote Kerk, which is the mother church of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. The original church was built here in 1704.

This is a fascinating building with a vast ceiling unsupported by pillars, an enormous pulpit, and enclosed pews with their own latched doors.

The VOC did not tolerate religious freedom and until 1779, the Dutch Reformed Church was the only church permitted in the Cape.
The Groote Kerk

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j) SLAVE LODGE        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr Adderley and Bureau Strs
Entrance fee
Open: Mon – Sat
Closed: Christmas Day, Good Friday
Time: 09h30 – 16h30

Built in 1679 to house VOC slaves, convicts and lunatics, the Lodge also served as an unofficial brothel during Dutch times. The British freed most of the slaves in 1807 and converted the building into government offices.

It housed the Supreme Court from 1815 and the Post Office from 1840. The Slave Lodge became a cultural history museum in 1966, and it is currently being redeveloped to portray a more inclusive South African past.
Slave Lodge

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k) PARLIAMENT        VIEW MAP >>
Entrance: Call 021 403 2266 well in advance to arrange a free hour-long tour

Completed in 1885, the northernmost building, which has been extended several times, served as the legislative headquarters for the Cape Colony, the Union of South Africa and later the Republic of South Africa.

In 1948 the Smuts government was defeated by the National Party, which passed all its apartheid laws in these buildings.

In 1966 a parliamentary messenger, Dimitri Tsafendas, stabbed Hendrik Verwoerd, the chief architect of apartheid, to death in the House of Assembly.
Parliament

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l) COMPANY'S GARDEN        VIEW MAP >>
Between Government Ave and Queen Victoria St
Free entrance
Open: Daily

The VOC established a settlement at the Cape to grow vegetables and fruit to supply passing ships. The garden was tended primarily by slaves.

Over time the Garden's role as a source of vegetables diminished and by mid 18th century it had become more of a "pleasure garden". Within the Company's Garden you will find many interesting sites including, a replica of a slave bell and the Saffron Pear tree which was planted in the time of Jan van Riebeeck.
Company's Garden

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m) TUYNHUIS        VIEW MAP >>
Government Ave
Entrance closed to public

The Castle was used by the Dutch to entertain foreign dignitaries, but they became concerned that military secrets would fall into the wrong hands, so in 1701 The Governors Pleasure House was converted to accommodate these visitors. Substantial additions and alterations have taken place over the years.

During the British era it was known as Government House, and this is where the British Royal family stayed in 1947.

The old building was restored and renamed Tuynhuis in 1972, when it became the official Cape Town residence of the President of South Africa. Today it serves as the office of the President.
Tuynhuis

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n) SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY        VIEW MAP >>
Government Ave
Entrance fee
Open: Tues – Sun
Closed: Christmas Day, Good Friday
Time: 10h00 – 17h00

South Africa's premier art museum houses an outstanding collection of South African, African and Western European art.

The gallery contains an excellent permanent collection of contemporary South African art, including many examples of "resistance art" depicting artists' responses to apartheid.
South African National Gallery

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o) SOUTH AFRICAN SYNAGOGUE & JEWISH MUSEUM        VIEW MAP >>
88 Hatfield St.
Entrance fee
Open: Sun – Fri
Closed: Sat and Jewish holidays
Time: 09h30 – 16h30 (closes 14h00 Fri)

The museum traces the story of Jews of South Africa from before freedom of religion was permitted in 1795. It highlights the role played by prominent South African Jews such as Helen Suzman, Nadine Gordimer and many others in their fight against apartheid.

The adjacent Holocaust Centre (free entrance) depicts the evil consequences of unfettered racism and discrimination.
South African Synagogue & Jewish Museum

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p) SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM        VIEW MAP >>
25 Queen Victoria St
Entrance fee (Free Wed)
Open: Daily
Closed: Christmas Day, Good Friday
Time: 10h00 – 17h00

South Africa's oldest museum was established in 1825. Its collections reflect the rich natural and cultural diversity of South Africa. It is a good place to gain insights into the pre-colonial Cape, to discover African art, rock paintings, and archaeology. The inspiring Lydenburg Heads, Africa's oldest known artworks, date back to 500 BC and are housed here.
South African Museum

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q) ST GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL        VIEW MAP >>
5 Wale St
Free entrance
Open: Daily

Known as the "People's Cathedral", St George's kept its doors open to people of all races throughout the apartheid years. From its steps, Archbishop Desmond Tutu led a mass demonstration of 30 000 people to the Grand Parade in 1989, where he coined the phrase "Rainbow People" to describe South Africa's diverse population mix. The Cathedral was a forceful site of resistance against apartheid.

Magnificent stained glass windows and moving memorials make this a compelling place to visit.

The Crypt is a tranquil restaurant in the catacombs of the Cathedral. Here South Africans of all races were able to meet socially, away from police interference, during the apartheid years.
St George's Anglican Cathedral

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r) BO-KAAP MUSEUM        VIEW MAP >>
71 Wale St
Entrance fee
Open: Mon – Sat
Closed: Eid, Christmas Day, & Good Friday
Time: 09h30 – 16h30

Homes in the picturesque Bo-Kaap area (previously known as the Malay Quarter) date back to the 1760’s. The forebears of its present residents, who were brought to the Cape as slaves, came from many of the VOC trading areas like Java, Bali, India, China and Malaysia. Their language was Malayu and their common bond Islam.

South Africa's first mosque, the Auwal Mosque, was founded in nearby Dorp St and dates from 1794. A second historic mosque, The Palm Tree Mosque, can be found at 185 Long St.
Bo-Kaap Museum

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s) HERITAGE SQUARE        VIEW MAP >>
Between Buitenkant and Bree Strs

This is a well-preserved collection of buildings, some dating back to 1771, built around an open square. The buildings were used for residential purposes and a variety of enterprises - one of Cape Town's few original forges is still operational.

Some of the property owners kept slaves, and the original barred windows of the slave quarters can still be seen.

Originally a theatre, the adjacent St Stephen's Church was bought by the Dutch Reformed Church in 1839, many of its congregants being freed slaves.
Heritage Square

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t) THE SOUTH AFRICAN MISSIONARY MEETING-HOUSE MUSEUM        VIEW MAP >>
40 Long St
Free entrance
Open: Mon - Fri
Closed: Weekends and public holidays
Time: 09h00 - 16h00

This beautiful South African Missionary Society building was completed in 1804 and became the first church for slaves in Cape Town. Here converted slaves received Christian instruction and lessons in literacy.
The South African Missionary Meeting-House Museum

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u) KOOPMANS-DE WET HOUSE        VIEW MAP >>
35 Strand St
Entrance fee
Open: Tues – Sat
Closed: Weekends and public holidays
Time: 09h00 – 16h00

Early parts of this house date back to 1701 when it was a single story structure with a thatched roof. The lantern in the fanlight was compulsory in all 18th and early 19th century houses, to ensure that slaves were not congregating and plotting against their owners.

The various owners of Koopmans-De Wet House were wealthy patricians. This substantial town residence and its collection of antique furniture and porcelain give one a sense of fine living in the Cape in the 1800’s.
Koopmans-de Wet House

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TRAIL PARTNERS:

Shopping in the city offers extremely good value since overheads in the city are much lower than in most shopping malls. We have selected as Trail Partners, some of the best jewellers, art and crafts galleries, restaurants and coffee stops, and museums for you to discover as you meander around central Cape Town.

RESTAURANTS & COFFEE STOPS

1) Café Bodega        VIEW MAP >>
Shop 21, Picbel Mall
Strand St
Cape Town
Tel 021 419 1708
Fax 021 419 1708
Mobile 082 377 6010
Mon to Fri 06h30 to 17h00
Sat 07h30 to 13h30
Centrally located, specialising in breakfasts, light lunches and patisserie. This is the place to visit if you feel like treating yourself – or someone else.
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Wine and Beer
Café Bodega



2) Delene's        VIEW MAP >>
44 Strand St
(opposite Holiday Inn)
Cape Town
Tel 021 425 5030
Fax 021 425 5030
Mobile 082 780 4199
e-mail dulce@mweb.co.za
Mon to Fri 07h00 to 18h00
Sat 07h00 to 14h30
Delene serves the most scrumptious breakfasts and light lunches. If you need to build up your reserves for a 3-hour guided walk, her breakfasts hit the spot, and to top it all the friendly service at Delene’s is legendary.
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Delene's



3) Crush        VIEW MAP >>
100 St George's Mall
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 5533
Fax 021 422 5533
e-mail crush@iafrica.com
Mon to Fri 07h00 to 17h00
Sat 08h30 to 14h00
This extremely popular eating spot has Cape Town fighting for yet another cup of great coffee (illy). When you have tired of regular fare and want something straight from the heart – try Sandy’s deliciously healthy sandwiches, salads, wraps, soups, smoothies and freshly-squeezed juices. She opened her doors for business in 2002 and one visit to Crush will have you coming back again and again and again – like the rest of Cape Town.
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Crush



4) Le Petit Paris        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr Burg and Shortmarket Strs
Cape Town
Tel 021 426 5520
Fax 021 426 5520
e-mail lepetitparis@mweb.co.za
Mon to Fri 07h00 to 17h00
Sat 07h00 to 16h00
Located in the heart of pulsating Greenmarket Square, this Café with sidewalk seating is where vibrant Africa meets historic Cape Town. From here you can sit and watch Cape Town’s characters, like Emmanuel the shoe shine man and haggling curio traders plying their daily trade.
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Fully licensed
Le Petit Paris



5) Off Moroka Café Africaine        VIEW MAP >>
120 Adderley St
Regis House
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 1129
Fax 021 422 1129
Mobile 083 635 3830
e-mail ishmailr@iafrica.com
Mon to Fri 06h30 to late
Sat 08h00 to late
Sun 13h00 to late
A multi-cultural island with delightful African food and mood. Boasts an historic wall with signatures of some of South Africa's most prominent opinion-makers. This is the closest you will get in central Cape Town to the vibe and energy of township Africa. Come and see why politicians, journos and musicians meet at Richard’s Off Moroka!
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Off Moroka Café Africaine



6) The Crypt        VIEW MAP >>
1 Wale St
Cape Town
Tel 021 424 9426
Fax 021 424 9426
Mobile 083 230 9032
Mon to Fri 09h00 to late
Sat and Sun 09h00 to late
The ideal halfway stop along the Footsteps to Freedom Trail. Mellow out in the sunny Government Ave tea-garden or cool catacombs of St George’s Cathedral. Groove to jazz in the evenings. An all seasons or late night sanctuary with a story to tell.
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Fully licensed
The Crypt


7) Speakers Corner        VIEW MAP >>
3 Church Square
Parliament St
Cape Town
Tel 021 461 8872
Fax 021 461 8872
Mon to Fri 07h00 to 18h00
Set in the historic Church Square, this Café serves delectable deli sandwiches, excellent espresso, and scrumptious comfort food. Why is it that so many meetings seem to happen at Speakers Corner? Some of the local attorneys even refer to Speakers Corner as their office! The ever friendly Michael and his sister Mandy are always on hand for a refill, another croissant or one of those delicious salads or pastas.
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Fully licensed
Speakers Corner



8) Strega Ristorante        VIEW MAP >>
Heritage Square
100 Shortmarket St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 4889
e-mail ponana@kingsley.co.za
Mon to Fri for lunch and dinner
Sat and Sun for dinner only
A bustling city bistro serving urban Italian board of fare and buffet at lunch. The courtyard seating is the first to go for the best view of live local music beneath the African sky. You need to get your seat early or you may be disappointed.
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Strega Ristorante



9) Moja Restaurant        VIEW MAP >>
Heritage Square
98 Shortmarket St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 4989
Mon to Fri for lunch and dinner
Sat and Sun for dinner only
An adventure in food with global tapas, fondue and lava stone set in a retro-orange interior complete with piranha tank. Moja's bar is open for cocktails after work, or either side of dinner. The Angus Dinner Club voted restaurant their Top Pick for 2002!
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Fully licensed
Moja Restaurant



10) Savoy Cabbage        VIEW MAP >>
Restaurant & Champagne Bar
101 Hout St
Cape Town
Tel 021 424 2626 Fax 021 424 3366
e-mail savoycab@iafrica.com
Mon to Fri lunch 12h00 to 14h30
Mon to Sat dinner 19h00 to 22h30
Closed Sun
In this stylish and historic setting enjoy the best of contemporary cooking. Impeccable service. Menu changes daily. Game and offal their speciality. Fish, shellfish and vegetarian dishes feature widely. CNN's Hot Spot for Cape Town. One of the most asked-for restaurants in the city …. before you leave Cape Town you have to experience dinner at Caroline’s award-winning Savoy Cabbage.
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Boutique winelist. Air conditioned

Savoy Cabbage
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JEWELLERS

We believe that the absolutely best value for money jewellery shopping in Cape Town is to be had in the central business district. Cape Town is a small compact city, easily explored. Visit some of our Trail Partners in the city for unbeatable service, product quality and value for money.

11) Diamond World        VIEW MAP >>
45 St George's Mall
Cape Town
Tel 021 424 3818
Fax 021 424 7908
Mobile 083 555 0181
e-mail winhol@mweb.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 17h00
Sat 09h00 to 13h00
Diamonds from this intimate shop are sparkling in more than 85 countries worldwide. Their GIA qualified experts and De Beers Awards ensure compelling value with absolute confidence. Come and see why Sean and Peter have developed friendships with happy clients from all over the world.
Diamond World



12) Cape Diamond Exchange        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr St George's Mall and Shortmarket St
Cape Town
Tel 021 424 6125
Fax 021 423 7906
Mobile 083 516 1781
e-mail poldy@mweb.co.za
Mon to Fri 08h00 to 17h00
Sat 08h00 to 13h00
Wide range of diamonds and semi-precious stones direct from the factory. Large selection of gold jewellery in 9, 14, and 18 carat. All at competitive prices.
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Cape Diamond Exchange



13) Prins and Prins        VIEW MAP >>
Huguenot House
Cnr Hout and Loop Strs
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 1090
Fax 021 424 7809
Mon to Fri 08h30 to 17h30
Sat 08h30 to 13h00
Visit the historic Huguenot House, ca 1752, and see how diamonds are polished, jewellery created or browse through the showrooms. Dr. Petrie Prins was one of the earliest and most enthusiastic supporters of the Footsteps to Freedom walking trail.
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Prins and Prins

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

14) Camera Warehouse        VIEW MAP >>
Shop 3, The Pinnacle
Strand St
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 4411
Fax 021 423 3980
Mon to Fri 08h00 to 17h00
Sat 08h00 to 13h00
One hour photographic lab including APS. Also suppliers of cameras, film, albums, frames and all photographic needs.
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15) Cape Camera Repairs        VIEW MAP >>
506 The Strand (next to Koopmans de Wet House)
37 Strand St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 5935
Fax 021 423 5935
Mobile 082 925 7570
e-mail capecamerarepairs@freemail.absa.co.za
Mon to Fri 08h30 to 17h00
Fast reliable camera repairs to all major brands. Ask for Tim, one of the friendliest guys around – and he will bend over backwards to get the job done on time, within budget!
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MARKETS

16) Greenmarket Square        VIEW MAP >>
Burg St
Cape Town
Tel 021 434 5714
Mobile 083 426 9151
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 16h30
Sat 09h00 to 15h30

Greenmarket Square is a flea market of diverse cultures offering a great product mix, from clothing to African arts and crafts.
Greenmarket Square

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MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

The arts, crafts, antiques, and galleries of the Church St. precinct are still relatively undiscovered. Before you buy any art in Cape Town – you simply have to spend a morning or afternoon browsing around this area.

Luckily for you, the major tour operators still seem to by-pass some of the best-priced art in Cape Town. But this will not last for long, so, before you pay through your nose - come to the city and you’ll understand what people mean when they say that Cape Town is rapidly becoming one of the world’s cultural Meccas.


17) The Gold of Africa Museum        VIEW MAP >>
Martin Melck House
96 Strand St
Cape Town
Tel 021 405 1540
Fax 021 405 1541
e-mail info@goldofafrica.com
website www.goldofafrica.com
Mon to Sat 10h00 to 17h00
The only museum of its kind in the world displaying a magnificent collection of African gold objects and artefacts in a restored elegant historical landmark. An exclusive shop, gold boutique, workshop, coffee shop, wine cellar and courtyard complete a unique experience.
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The Gold of Africa Museum



18) The Burg Street Gallery        VIEW MAP >>
71 Burg St
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 2750
Fax 021 422 2750
Mobile 082 635 8601
e-mail frameup@iafrica.com
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 16h30
Sat 09h00 to 12h00
Variety of South African contemporary art. Johan has a knack for discovering tomorrow’s emerging young artists, and delivering them to you at today’s prices.
The Burg Street Gallery



19) African Image        VIEW MAP >>
Cnr Church and Burg Strs
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 8385
Fax 021 422 1575
e-mail info@african-image.co.za
website www.african-image.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 17h00
Sat 08h00 to 13h30
Also: Table Bay Hotel Mall
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
Tel 021 419 0382
Mon to Sat 09h00 to 21h00
Sun 10h00 to 21h00
The traditional and contemporary art and craft of Africa at very good prices. When you’ve had enough of the commercialised stuff found on every street corner, ask Tracy or Harry for the real thing.
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African Image



20) The Collector        VIEW MAP >>
52 Church St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 1483
Fax 021 423 1483
e-mail suesay@mweb.co.za
Mon to Fri 10h00 to 17h00
Sat 10h00 to 13h00
Also: Shop 2 Glaston House
63 Church St (enquire at 52 Church St)
Tel 021 423 1483
"The Collector" since 1978 is Cape Town's oldest established non-European arts gallery, dealing primarily in authentic traditional art of the African continent. These pieces are for the serious collector – ask anyone in anyone in the Church St. mall.
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The Collector



21) Association for Visual Arts (AVA)        VIEW MAP >>
35 Church St
Cape Town
Tel 021 424 7436
Fax 021 423 2637
e-mail avaart@iafrica.com
website www.ava.co.za
Mon to Fri 10h00 to 17h00
Sat 10h00 to 13h00
A dynamic gallery specialising in contemporary South African fine art.
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22) The Cape Gallery        VIEW MAP >>
60 Church St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 5309
Fax 021 424 9063
e-mail cgallery@mweb.co.za
website www.capegallery.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h30 to 17h00
Sat 09h30 to 13h00
This historic building houses fine art works reflecting the rich diversity of Cape culture. Plant, animal and bird studies signify a concern for the environment. Gail runs such an efficient and interesting Gallery – you have to get on her mailing list. She somehow always seems to have a steady stream of exciting exhibitions in the pipeline.
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The Cape Gallery



23) Peter Visser Gallery        VIEW MAP >>
117 Long St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 7870
Fax 021 423 7485
e-mail pv-gallery@xsinet.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h30 to 16h30
Sat 10h00 to 13h00
Slightly out of the ordinary souvenirs for the evolved traveller and collector – antique and contemporary Africana, art and objets d'art.
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Peter Visser Gallery



24) Atlantic Gallery        VIEW MAP >>
41 Church St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 5775
Fax 021 424 1166
Mon to Fri 10h00 to 17h00
Sat 10h00 to 13h00
A well established art gallery with a wide range of contemporary artists; Slingsby, Jones, Lipkin, Kramer, Midgley, Vermeiren, Theys, Wallace, Catlin, Badenhorst, Laubscher and Claerhout. It is worth making the effort to find the entrance to this surprising 1st floor gallery. I promised Reeve that she would get at least one extra client a month via the Footsteps to Freedom walking trail.

So, please look out for Atlantic Gallery, walk up the funny flight of steps, wait at the gate and when Reeve arrives tell her you have found her gallery via Footsteps to Freedom. I am sure she will sit you down, offer you fruit juice and have a nice chat. Then wade through the gems she has stacked against the walls and carefully make your choice. You will see why some of our longest standing names support Reeve.

Atlantic Gallery



25) The Peanut Gallery        VIEW MAP >>
Affordable Art
66 Church St
Cape Town
Tel 021 426 5404
Mobile 082 973 4189
e-mail gerard@thepeanutgallery.co.za
website www.thepeanutgallery.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 16h30
Sat 09h00 to 13h00
Contemporary gallery promoting emerging local artists. Quite simple unbeatable value for money!
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The Peanut Gallery



26) Kottlers Famous Gift & Curio Stores        VIEW MAP >>
106 Adderley St
Cape Town
Tel 021 423 7677
Fax 021 424 1062
Mobile 083 252 2740
e-mail kottler@iafrica.com
Website www.kottlersafrica.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 17h30
Sat 09h00 to 12h45
Finest curios and gifts since 1896
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Kottlers Famous Gift & Curio Stores



27) The Long Street Antique Arcade        VIEW MAP >>
127 Long St
Cape Town
Tel 021423 2831
Fax 021423 2831
e-mail garym2@absamail.co.za
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 17h00
Sat 09h00 to 14h00
Sun open by appointment
Coffee Mon to Fri 07h00 to 16h00
Sat 09h00 to 14h00
17 antique shops and coffee shop all under one roof, situated in the centre of the antique shopping world of Cape Town. This arcade is famous – you can spend and entire afternoon browsing here!
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The Long Street Antique Arcade

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SPORTS & LEISURE

28) All Sports        VIEW MAP >>
20 Waterkant St
Cape Town
Tel 021 425 1056
Fax 021 425 1056
Mon to Fri 09h00 to 17h00
Sat 09h00 to 14h00
This buzzing Sports shop buys, sells and hires a wide range of camping and sports gear. Goods hired for film shoots. Friendly advice on all the best adventure sport locations. Ask for Gerald, Caroline or Adrian. If you’re keen on outdoor sports but not so keen to lug your stuff half way around the world, the simply rock up at All Sports – and hire what you require.
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All Sports

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TRAVEL SERVICES

29) Sure Youth Travel        VIEW MAP >>
36A Burg St
Cape Town
Tel 021 422 1677
Fax 021 422 1877
e-mail info@travellifestyles.co.za
Mon to Wed and Fri 08h30 to 17h00
Thurs 09h15 to 17h00
Sat 09h00 to 12h00
Centrally located near the vibrant Greenmarket Square, Sure Youth Travel will assist with all local travel arrangements in South Africa.
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NECESSITIES

30) Pick 'n Pay        VIEW MAP >>
Family Supermarket
Shop 13, Picbel Parkade
58 Strand St
Cape Town
Tel 021 418 1118
Fax 021 418 1190
Mobile 082 851 6004
e-mail cbdctn@pnp.co.za
Mon to Fri 07h00 to 17h00
Sat 07h00 to 17h00
Sun 09h00 to 14h00
Supermarket stocking a wide range of fresh foods, deli, bakery, butchery, wine shop, fruit and vegetables and a wide variety of convenience non-food items.
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ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY AREA

Enquire about Footsteps to Freedom at the travel desks or concierge of these hotels and guesthouses.

Hotels
Arabella Sheraton, Foreshore, 021 418 3555
Cape Gardens Lodge Hotel, Gardens, 021 423 1260
Cape Heritage Hotel, Heritage Square, 021 424 4646
Cape Milner Hotel, Tamboerskloof, 021 426 1101
City Lodge, Waterfront, 021 419 9450
Holiday Inn, Strand Street, 021 488 5100
Holiday Inn, Foreshore, 021 409 4000
Kensington Place, Higgovale, 021 424 4744
Mount Nelson Hotel, Gardens, 021 483 1000
Portswood Hotel, Waterfront, 021 418 3281
Radisson Hotel, Waterfront, 021 418 5729
The Cape Grace, Waterfront, 021 410 7100
The Cape Town Cullinan Hotel, Foreshore, 021 418 6920
The Capetonian Hotel, Foreshore, 021 419 5670
The Commodore Hotel, Waterfront, 021 415 1000
The St George's Hotel, St George's Mall,021 419 0808
The Table Bay Hotel, Waterfront, 021 406 5000
The Townhouse Hotel, Corporation St, 021 465 7050
Tudor Hotel, Greenmarket Square, 021 424 1335
Tulbach Hotel, Tulbach Square, 021 421 5140
Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Waterfront, 021 419 6677
Villa Belmonte Hotel, Oranjezicht, 021 462 1576

Guest Houses & Lodges
Ambleside Guesthouse, Oranjezicht, 021 465 2503
Ashanti Lodge and Guest House, Gardens, 021 423 8721
Cat and Moose, Long St, 021 423 7638
Cloudbreak Backpackers Lodge, Gardens, 021 461 6892
De Waterkant Lodge and Cottages, De Waterkant, 021 419 1077
Hemingway House, Oranjezicht, 021 461 1857
iKhaya Lodge, Dunkley Square, 021 461 8880
La Villa, Oranjezicht, 021 461 7176
Leeuwenvoet House, Tamboerskloof, 021 424 1133
Montague House, Higgovale, 021 424 7337
Oak Lodge, Gardens, 021 465, 6182
Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast, Tamboerskloof, 021 424 6445
St Paul's B&B Guest House, Bree St, 021 423 4420
Table Mountain Lodge, Tamboerskloof, 021 423 0042
The Backpack, Tamboerskloof, 021 423 4530
The Breakwater Lodge, Waterfront, 021 406 1911
Underberg Guest House, Tamboerskloof, 021 426 2262
Welgelegen Guest House, Gardens, 021 426 2373

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