Steps through time: Cape Town's history and food systems walking tours.
Sat Sep 21, 12:00 - Tue Jan 28, 13:30
The Company Gardens
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This walking tour explores Cape Town’s Company Gardens, delving into its rich history and urban food systems. Led by an expert in urban agriculture, participants will walk through the garden, uncovering stories about its colonial origins and its impact on Cape Town’s sustainability practices.
Tours are scheduled regularly, with details provided at booking. Ideal for history enthusiasts, tourists, and those curious about food systems and sustainable city development.
Participants will walk the gardens, learning from an expert guide about colonial history and sustainability.
Tour dates and times are available upon booking.
- The tour is priced at R200 per adult and R100 per child and senior.
- The tour starts at the Desmond Tutu arch right next to St George's cathedral
Led by a local expert in urban agriculture and history. Xola, a passionate urban farmer and permaculture expert, studied at S.E.E.D in Mitchell's Plain and has taught in various schools around Cape Town. He’s internationally recognized for his work in sustainability, having been featured on BBC and Street Talk TV, and in the Daily Maverick. With expertise in urban agriculture, Xola has lectured in Germany and shares his knowledge through interactive tours that blend history and food systems.