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I'm a registered guide in Cape town offering walking tours in the citybowl and lovely bokaap. Very outgoing personality and Have a good connection to the broader community. I'm a director of the bokaap tourism association and a director of alnasiroon which is a NPO in the city focusing on community gardening. Have an intimate knowledge of Robben Island.
Ylias is a local guide and his family has been living in bokaap area for generations. So, he is very qualified for guiding this tour. We had a good time me even met some of his family and friends.
What an authentic experience! This is a walk through Bo-Kaap with a professional guide who lives in the neighbourhood. Ilyas is clearly well known and because of this we went to places no other tour would go. I won’t spoil where as I guess he switches it depending on the day. It’s a mix of history, daily life, and the people of the neighbourhood. As a solo woman traveler I felt very safe. This was my favourite outing in Cape Town so far as it was so genuine and I learned a lot in addition to great photos. Thank you! 5*
Highly recommend this tour - it was one of our highlights in Cape Town. Ilya shared information about his community with a lot of integrity and his love for Bo Kaap was contagious. It was amazing to see the area from a local and he really added a personal touch. Incredibly memorable! Tasting the doughnuts was a highlight. Thank you!!!
Ilyas gave us an intimate tour through his community. We were welcomed to private homes and ate local food. It was a very unique and authentic experience which we highly recommend if you want to learn about history and culture of the Bo Kaap.
Truly authentic experience. Got to meet locals, tour guide provided recommendations. Such a great tour.
