Cape Town Alternative Tour: Explore Woodstock with a Local Guide

Discover the alternative side of Cape Town with a local guide. Explore Woodstock, visit the Old Biscuit Mill and District six museum, and experience the true essence of the city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • District Six Museum - We are not going into the museum but explore the District Six area. Get context onto this area and hear some of the issues Cape Town faces.
What's Included
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours’ carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information

Ready to experience a side of Cape Town like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there’s no better way than by diving into the city’s alternative side. Welcome to Woodstock!
If you’re done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show…

Location
District Six Museum
Buitenkant Street
District Six Museum entrance. Get context onto this area and hear some of the issues Cape Town faces
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ullyg2022
Nov 13, 2025
Great walking tour in Cape Town - Hello Gilbert We wanted to thank you very much.... You are a lovely person, very knowledgeable and funny We had a great day with you
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88antoinetteb
Sep 9, 2025
A friendly professional guide - I booked Theo from Australia and truly could not have chosen a better guide! With so many years of experience, Theo was full of knowledge and information that we soaked up daily. As we wanted a tailored experience, he took us everywhere we wished to go — from a Sunday church service, to a private wine tasting and tour at Babylonstoren Wine Estate, to exploring Table Mountain and the vibrant Bo-Kaap. Wherever we went, Theo ensured our comfort and safety, even staying at restaurants until we were ready to leave so he could see us home safely. He went above and beyond what we asked — from taking our men for a haircut, to suggesting fantastic local spots for lunch, including where we tried Cape Town’s famous Gatsby! By the end of our trip, Theo didn’t just feel like a guide — he felt like family. We are so grateful to have met him and cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Theo. God bless you and your family.
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121rejm
Apr 13, 2025
100% worth it - We had such an awesome time with Gilbert on our walking tour of Cape Town. Honestly, he went above and beyond. Not only did he give us so much insight into the history of the city, but he also shared incredible stories from his own childhood and personal experiences, which made it all feel so real and memorable. He took us to meet some amazing people along the way and even pointed out all the must-try food spots l which we definitely appreciated! Can’t recommend him enough, honestly. If you’re thinking about doing a tour, just book with Gilbert. 100% worth it. Thank you so much! Harry 🇦🇺 and Rej 🇩🇪
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Petet342
Oct 9, 2024
A perfect introduction to Cape Town - Gilbert was the perfect guide for our first day in Cape Town. He provided is with a great overview of the city while mixing in the history and points of interest. We loved the fact that he shared family history that brought many of the areas to life and that he tailored the trip to our needs.
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Kim
Sep 23, 2024
Easy Going - Great operator and very passionate and informative and considerate of his clients. Have used With Locals many times and highly recommend
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Gerdh959
Feb 26, 2024
Good experience - The tour with Gilbert was a great experience. we learned many exciting things. He is very sympathic. we would repeat the tour with him at any time.
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Thierryf98
May 28, 2023
Great afternoon with Gilbert - Although a rainy day, Gilbert showed us in about four hours tour all the aspect of district 6 and Woodstock street art. He begun in the City Hall to explain us Cape Town \u2018s history, very important for the rest of the tour.\nHis english is just perfect ! \nThe surprise : tea time with a lovely lady who cooked so amazing doughnuts !\nA perfect afternoon !
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Erika
Dec 28, 2023
Disappointing. - Kim (taking over from her mom who was poorly so couldn’t do the tour) was lovely. We got along well, but the tour did not fully reflect what i’d paid for. I basically only visited the District Six museum and the Castle of Good Hope, and ended up at the Mill. I did NOT visit the Fugard theatre, St Mary’s Anglican church, the Woodstock exchange and the Heart of Cape Town museum. Definitely not worth the money i spent.
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Jenean
Aug 23, 2024
Not worth it.wqate or time. - This was a waste of time and energy. We went to District 6 and walked uphill to a university campus, walked by an elementary school and on to Woodstock area which is industrial and boring. We saw nothing of interest. We ended in a street market, but we had to walk quite a ways and past a lot of homeless people. I did not expect a grand tour but this was worthless. I do not recommend this tour at all.
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Jessica_b
Jul 7, 2024
No Show - I was very excited for this tour and learning more about the area and history. Unfortunately, our guide never showed up. We reached out and didn’t hear back for over three hours. I definitely understand things happen and can empathize, just wish we had communication to not waste our time. Still waiting for a refund.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).