Magical Hout Bay: The Old Village

Hout Bay has a magic all of its own...

This little corner of Cape Town, although only 20 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, has an atmosphere so different, it is difficult to believe you are in a city.

This tour of about 3km, begins with a leisurely walk along the shore (and our local history and stories) to view the Hout Bay River estuary and internationally acclaimed dune rehabilitation project. From there, we meander through the charming, old village of Hout Bay, known lovingly by our friendly locals simply as, "The Village".

The original Hout Bay Village is beautifully offset by the breathtaking vista of the mountains which embrace our valley. We meander past historical buildings, local-legend cafés, eateries and curio shops and visit the old Post Office and Manor house.

Our walk then makes its way up a moderate ascent to some indigenous forest revealing magnificent views of the bay. To finish, a gentle descent brings us to a close, at the iconic Chapman's Peak Hotel.

This is a "free-pay tour" - if you've enjoyed the tour, you will have an opportunity at the end to express your appreciation with a gratuity (cash, card & foreign currency accepted).

Meeting Point: Sentinel Cafe
1. Hout Bay River Estuary and Dune Rehabilitation;
2. South Yeaster;
3. Dario's Cafe;
4. St. Peter The Fisherman's Anglican Church, 1895;
5. The Old Post Office;
6. Hout Bay Coffee Roastery;
7. The Village Green;
8. Hout Bay Manor;
9. Military Road;
10. The Leopard;
11. Chapman's Peak Hotel.