Trafalgar Place Flower Market: Self-Guided Audio Tours

This Self-Guided Audio Tour invites adventurers and history enthusiasts to explore Cape Town's profound history of slavery. Crossing from the striking Slave Lodge to the reflective Prestwich Memorial, listeners will engage with a narrative that reveals the struggles and resilience of enslaved people in shaping the city. The journey begins by stepping back in time at the Slave Lodge, then meanders through historic streets, past vibrant marketplaces, and concludes at the Prestwich Memorial where the tour delivers a powerful close. The route traverses the length of Cape Town, leading explorers through voices of the past that still echo in modern areas like Church Square and Spin Street, wrapping up at Trafalgar Place, a symbol of endurance and hope. Along the way, travelers will cross picturesque bridges and walk beneath the canopy of mature trees, every step bringing to life the stories of those once silenced. Participants will experience the vibrant tradition of the Kaapse Klopse, honor the unspoken histories at the Prestwich Memorial, and wander the age-old lanes where every building and street corner tells a tale. This tour is a compelling journey, seeking to uncover the city's hidden narratives and ensure the legacy of this vibrant community endures in Cape Town’s collective memory.

If you're drawn to hidden histories and urban exploration, this in-app audio tour is for you. Step into Cape Town's secretive past with this journey beneath its bustling streets, revealing the city's old underground rivers and canals, some dating back to 1652. Suited for anyone with a taste for adventure and mystery, this guided walk peels back the layers of Cape Town's bygone times, long before the modern cityscape took form. The tour begins at the verdant Company's Garden and concludes at the historic Castle of Good Hope. Along this route, you'll encounter serene gardens, landmarks steeped in stories, and the echo of rivers that once ran free above ground. Start at the Company's Garden entrance on Queen Victoria Street and ready yourself to traverse blooming landscapes, past grand buildings, and over old bridges — all while accompanied by intriguing tales and vibrant sounds. This exploratory audio walk offers a chance to imagine the canals and cobblestone walkways of the past, listen for the murmur of water beneath city streets, and marvel at the Castle's daunting moat. By the end, these rediscovered waterways will have woven a narrative as captivating as the city above.