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"Chris was an absolute delight! What a fun and educational day spent with Chris walking around the business district and District Six. We snacked on local cuisine, chatted along our journey and saw town from a local’s viewpoint. I highly recommend the tour. It’s well worth it! Thank you Chris - you are a beautiful person. "

"After a dismal morning weather we eventually met up with Bhirdev and had the most mouth watering experience. He is funny, pleasant and above all very knowledgeable. He had the history of South Africa on his fingertip and gave historical background to the food. In spite this being food tasting we were so full at the end of the tour that we could hardly walk. Thank you Bhirdev you are a wonderful host."

"My mom and I had a fantastic afternoon in Cape Town with Chris. He combined history and South African foods along with a walking tour of areas we hadn't seen yet. He was kind, thoughtful, and a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend!"

"Sebastian took more then the promised time to show us around Capetown. He knows every corner in Capetown, and also all about the things that happened in Capetown, if you want to see anything he’s willing to take you there and show it. He loves questions, and you can ask anything. He is definitely the best guide you can ask for. Not only as a guide but also as a person. "

"We were a last minute tour and only when we met did we briefly explain our interests. Dev immediately adjusted his route and started with a concise and fascinating history of S Africa leading to where we find it today. Just enough. All along our way he kept us informed and interested in back story- character and history of neighborhoods, cultural and political dimensions, things to be aware of and wary about. And tips for further explorations with safety. There was no topic that he couldn’t respond to with knowledge and guidance and brought us non response to the best spice seller, shops that were unique, and incredible in beautiful arts and crafts…and how to best negotiate for price without being obnoxious…we also learned about ways, beyond the tour that he could support our intentions for our time in CT and the wine country. Excellent choice!!"

"My family and I recently traveled to Cape Town and we pre-booked a tour of the Woodstock community with Gilbert. We chose a tour with Gilbert because based on his intro video, he seemed well rounded and well informed about Cape Town's history and current events. I'm so glad that we booked with Gilbert; our tour with him did not disappoint! We met up with him at The Old Biscuit Mill where he gave us some time to do some shopping before starting our tour. He proceeded to take us to various points of interest around Woodstock while explaining the history of the community as well as providing insight into the effects of the community's gentrification. We enjoyed learning more about local life and having a knowledgable local who could answer our questions about what life is really like for most South Africans beyond the lens of tourism. My family is a generationally mixed group, but Gilbert was patient when we had to make stops to attend to the young kids in our group. Overall, we'd highliy recommend booking a tour with Gilbert as he's easygoing and very insightful!"

"Our tour with Sebastien around the city center of Cap town was very intersting. He gave us many explanations about district six, the cathle of good hope, the bo-kaap district, the parliament and the company's garden. He also show us nice cafés and gave us advices for the rest of our stay and about restaurants we could try. Very nice man with lot of knowledge about the history of South Africa and Cape Town."

"We spent a wonderful afternoon exploring Cape Town on foot, sampling delicious local foods at several stops (Gilbert readily accommodated our vegetarian diets) and learning so many interesting things about the city, its history and culture. The food was amazing, but Gilbert is the star of the day. He is so personable and knowledgeable that it was a real pleasure to spend the afternoon with him. "

"Gilbert was a fantastic guide, showing us so much of the city and infusing his personal history along the way. The food choices were perfect, and his pace of walking allowed for a strolling while sharing history and culture with us. We highly recommend Gilbert! "

"I’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to South Africa. I was traveling on business, but managed to squeeze one extra day in for exploring Cape Town. One day is absolutely not enough, but with Elizabeth’s knowledge of the city and sights - and her expert planning - I managed to see sooo much! If you’re looking for a guide that knows all the sights in and around Cape Town like the back of her hand, can explain both history as well as the current state of affairs, can plan the most efficient use of your time, and is just incredibly kind and pleasant - then she is your gal! I would love to return to Cape Town, but only if I get to go with Elizabeth. 😁"