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Stellenbosch on Foot

Stellenbosch

Activity Description

Explore the “village of the oaks" with its shady oak avenues bordered by the water furrows of the Mill Stream. Admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture and listen to tales about the colorful inhabitants of three centuries.

Discover where Simon van der Stel set up camp in the Eerste River and why it is called the Eerste River. Perhaps you will meet an angel at the “Angel Factory” or a ghost in the graveyard of the ”Moederkerk”.

Three fires destroyed the village. Where did the fire of 1710 start and who started it? The first Christian Church building in South Africa was in Stellenbosch not in Cape Town. Today it is the site of the oldest hotel in South Africa, d’Ouwe Werf and not all the graves have been moved!

Dorp Street, “the wagon way to Cape Town” is the oldest residential street in South Africa today. It is still the wagon way to Cape Town, only the wagons have changed somewhat!

Historical buildings surround three sides of The Braak (village green) During the 1809 and 1811 earth tremor, people rushed out of their houses onto the Braak. The Braak was already proclaimed by Simon van der Stel, the eleventh governor, as an open space for the people and as a military parade ground.

Stellenbosch University has produced many famous South Africans – Prime Ministers and Sportsmen. Rugby and cricket was played on the Braak. Stellenbosch, synonymous with rugby, but the first Stellenbosch Springbok – Nico Theunissen – was a cricketer.

In 1602 the VOC was established by the Here Sewentien. Four hundred years later the “Kruithuis” on the Braak proudly flies the flag of the VOC.

Rhenish Institute, the oldest girl’s boarding school in South Africa celebrated 150 years in 2010. Rhenish was the first school to teach Domestic Science and Needlework.

Arrangements

Duration1 hour 30 minutes
WhenSeven days a week, all-year round, subject to availability. Closed on Christmas, Good Friday and New Year's Day.
WhereStellenbosch Wine Route Office, 47 Church Street, Stellenbosch
WeatherThe tour is not subject to the weather.
What to WearComfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothes for the day.
Things to BringCamera
Guests or SpectatorsN/A

Requirements

Minimum Age1 year
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Professional guide
Walking tour

Exclusions

Transportation to/from starting location
Purchases of a personal nature.

Notes

N/A

Provider

Google Business Profile

Stellenbosch on Foot

Customer Reviews

We had a very enjoyable tour of Stellenbosch with Marlene. It was a perfect introduction to the town and everything it had to offer. So glad we were able to do this and take advantage of Marlene's knowledge and experience. - Martin


Fun and informative tour! Perfect length and distance with histirical amd local data.... - Kate


Really enjoyable - Marie


Thoroughly enjoyed this tour around this lovely town. The tour comprised myself and my husband, tour guide, and tour guide in training. Therefore really like a private tour! Our tour guide was great, chatty and well informed about local history, culture, politics etc. Thank you very much. - Susan


An excellent overview of the history and main buildings of Stellenbosch. The length of the tour and the distance walked was just right, and you don't have to be super fit to manage. I would definitely recommend this tour. - Katherine




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