Historical Trail through Cape Town, South Africa

District Six Museum

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Located in an old Methodist Church is the former inner city of District 6 during the Apartheid.

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The District 6 Museum is a must-see in Cape Town. It features a small cafe and a souvenir shop. The experience feels very immersive and personal due to the history being very recent dating back to only the 1970s. 

Iziko South African Museum

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South Africa's first founded museum.

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The Iziko South African Museum is a staple in Cape Town. It is known for its array of collections ranging from zoology, paleontology, and archaeology. It is also home to a beautiful garden called Company's Garden, also the oldest garden in the country.

Castle of Good Hope

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Considered to be the best-preserved example of a Dutch East Indian Company fort.

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Castle of Good Hope is a bastion fort built in the 17th century. It is the oldest existing building in South Africa. This fort served as a replenishing station for ships that are traveling from European and northern African countries to the Dutch East Indies. 

Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre

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Began as Africa's first Holocaust center.

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This center concentrates not only on the Holocaust but numerous genocides that have happened before and after that time in history. The center focuses to teach lessons on racism and tying in the Apartheid through an educational outlet in the form of film footage, photographs, documents, and more.

Heart of Cape Town Museum

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This is not your average museum visit, but an unforgettable experience.

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The Heart of Cape Town Museum is more than just a museum. Located in this theater is the world's first successful heart transplant. On the guided tour, you will hear stories from all perspectives including the donor, recipient, and the team of doctors involved. This is truly an immersive experience.