City Bowl
Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town's oldest neighbourhoods and the heart of its Cape Malay community. Alongside the painted houses are mosques, corner shops and home kitchens.
It is a lived-in neighbourhood, so go early, go quietly and ask before photographing people or their homes.
Tips for your visit
- •Visit the Bo-Kaap Museum on Wale Street for the history behind the colours.
- •Buy spices from a family shop rather than the stalls on the main corner.
- •Avoid crowding doorsteps during prayer times.
