Civil War Free Walking Tours in Cape Town

This tour allows you to explore the history of South Africa from its earliest inhabitants to the present day, with its proud and dark sides, without taboo or artifice.

Michael is very knowledgeable and animated. Easy to listen to

BEST TOUR IN CAPE TOWN!! me & my partner are still so blown away by this experience. it is one thing to listen history facts from somebody who has studied it from books BUT IT IS ANOTHER THING TO HEAR IT FROM SOMEBODY WHO HAS LIVED IT!!! Michael was absolutely brilliant & could bring forth what ACTUALLY has taken place in Cape Town & South-Africa, the behind-the-scene stories, & soooo much insight to WHY things are the way they are. 11/10. will send all my friends who travel to Cape for this tour. Thank you!

After a little bumpy start, we had a really good, informative and intense tour with Michael. He was patient and very open to answer all questions we had, even when we brushed controversial topics or difficult ones of current politics. Michael seems like a very reflective person and has experienced and actively fought for ending the Apartheid himself, which allowed us to switch into his perspective for a while. Thank you Michael, this was an experience that left us with a lot to think and talk about until today.

The best free walking tour I’ve ever done, hands down. Michael was the perfect tour guide for this tour. He shared his lived experience. He provided historical context and related it well to the stops on the tour. But the personal connection to what he was sharing is what made this tour so special and impactful. Go into the tour with an open mind and be prepared to see South Africa with a new perspective. It’s a tour which really makes you think. We did it at the beginning of our holiday and we are glad we did. It emphasized for us the complexity of this country. Thank you, Michael!

After visiting the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and touring Soweto before coming to Cape Town, I found this tour of Michael’s to be far more interesting and informative. Michael’s polished presentation-style is riveting and the personal experience he brings to the stories he tells gives insights that I can’t imagine getting from any other guide. Thank you, Michael, for your dedication to sharing your knowledge and experiences with others.

So insightful!!!

This was an amazing and very intense tour with a passionate and knowledgable tour guide. There was no sugar coating and straight forward information and so much to learn about the past and the present of the country putting everything into perspective. Excellent tour and I highly recommend!

Michael was deeply knowledgeable about South African history. He shared invaluable personal memories from the near past. Totally recommend this authentic experience.

Ich war sehr überrascht über das detaillierte wissen Michaels und seine authentischen Erlebnisse aus der Apartheid, die er hautnah erlebt hat. Vielen Dank!

We have done several ‘free’ walking tours around the world and this was 100% the best one so far. Michael’s true lived-in experience of the recent and ongoing struggles of apartheid made for a very engaging tour and gave a real-life perspective of life in cape town today that would be difficult to find elsewhere. It gave us new information that definitely challenged our preconceptions and views on not only South Africa but also how the country sits in today’s modern politics. Cannot recommend this tour enough - Michael is a fount of knowledge and easy to ask any questions. Thank you once again for hosting us.

We did x3 tours with Michael during our stay in Cape Town. (Historical, Bo-Kaap and Opression) He is an extremely knowledgeable tour guide, and his tours are very engaging. The time flew by and we learnt so much from him. 100% recommend.

This tour was exceptional. Michael has a personal viewpoint as he has family, as well as he, himself, who was very involved in the struggle for equality. He presented the history of the Cape from the first inhabitants to the people living in Cape Town today, and all that came in between. He posseses a wealth of knowledge and is so very interesting, our time flew by. We were lucky to be the only people on this tour. We love history and this tour was the best historical tour of many that we took during our 3 week stay in South Africa. If you want to learn more about apartheid, all that came before and since then, you should take THIS tour.

Extremely informative Tour, highly recommended!

Michael hat sehr leidenschaftlich und sehr informativ berichtet. Die Tour war spannend und kurzweilig und Michael war jederzeit bereit auf Fragen einzugehen. Die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man sich für die geschichtlichen Hintergründe der Apartheit und der sozialen Strukturen in Südafrika interessiert.

A highly recommended free tour to learn firsthand about apartheid. Michael, through his personal story, takes you on a journey through key sites that are part of Cape Town’s history. 100% recommended and a must if you’re in Cape Town.

It was one of the best tours I ve done here in Capetown. Luckily the Pakistani taxi driver who took me from the airport told me about Guruwalk. I learned so much about country and its history. Thank you so much, Michael. It was really great.

Michael is a native from Cape Town, very informative and willing to share his vision of recent history. It is very interesting having such a testimony about the struggle against Apartheid. I recommend 100% this tour.

I recently did a walking tour of Cape Town with Michael, and it was an unforgettable experience. Michael's passion for the country and its history was truly moving. He shared fascinating insights with such enthusiasm and depth that it brought the stories of Cape Town to life. His ability to weave personal anecdotes and historical facts kept the tour engaging and thought-provoking. I left with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the city and its people. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an authentic and enriching experience!

Michaels Tour was very informative and we learned a lot about the history of South Africa, especially about Apartheid because Michael was a part of this movement. So you get the information from a first hand source which made the tour very special. Thanks for this experience!

Informative and very interesting tour with lots of personal experiences from the Guide which was impressive.

Our recent trip to South Africa is being an unforgettable journey through the nation’s rich, complex history, and a powerful exploration of its social and political landscape. From the first day, we have been immersed in the stories that shaped South Africa—from its early colonial days to the profound struggles of apartheid and the country's journey to democracy. Michael, our guide, was outstanding—his deep knowledge and passion for South African history brought every moment to life. His insights into apartheid, Nelson Mandela's legacy, and the current socio-political climate were eye-opening and left us with a genuine appreciation for the resilience of South Africa and its people. Each stop, from historic sites to museums, added depth to our understanding, and Michael’s guidance made each story feel personal and impactful. This trip was not only educational but deeply moving, and it’s an experience that I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a thoughtful, in-depth look at South Africa's past and present.

Michael is a history aficionado! Real value for Cape Town’s tourism!

Hearing Michael’s story and his pov was very educational and greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing Michael.

Michael spoke from direct experience of apartheid and his pace and delivery held his audience. He was knowledgeable regarding historical facts and wove these into his own narrative. It was an informative and engaging tour which left us with food for thought…He answered questions willingly and we enjoyed our tour.