Township Rail Tour

Embark on an authentic journey from the heart of the city to Langa for a unique experience of history, heritage and township lifestyle. Langa is Cape Town’s oldest township. Your experience begins with a scenic rail trip from Cape Town Station to Langa, where history and community spirit come alive.

• Tour Duration (Half-Day):
  • Departure: Tour starts from Cape Town Station at 09h30.
  • Return: Tour ends back at Cape Town Station at 15h30.

• Group Sizes & Private Bookings:
  • Capacity: Minimum 1 guest (solo travellers welcome); maximum number is not prescribed.
  • Private and exclusive Tours: Private and Exclusive tours are available. Please clearly indicate “Private Tour” at the time of booking.
• Transfers: Please indicate clearly if transfer from hotel and return is required.
• Arrival & Registration: All guests must gather at meeting point. All travellers must report themselves to the Nansi Rail staff for registration. All travellers will be briefed at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to departure (09h00).
• Meeting point: The meeting point is at the Cape Town Station. All travellers must gather next to the Old Locomotive opposite Platform 20 before being escorted to the train platform for the journey.

INCLUSIONS:

• Return Train ticket
• Tourist guide
• Plastic water bottle
• Brief introduction of Langa Station
• Visit Guga S’thebe
• Access to the Langa Pass Office
• Walk pass the Langa Beer Hall
• Visit to local art and craft market
• African Drum session
• Short Pottery visit (time permitting)
• Entrances to listed sites and attractions

LUNCH IS INCLUDED!

EXCLUSIONS:

• Transfer from accommodation and return is not included. Please indicate 24 hours before the tour if return accommodation transfer will be required. Transfer costs will charge separately. Only pre-arranged transfer will be honoured.
• Curios, art and craft
• Tips and gratitude are not included in the price.

What to bring:

• Please watch the weather and dress appropriately
• Wear shoes suitable for a walking tour
• If touring during summer please, apply sunscreen or bring along
• Please bring along your medication if need to be taken along the tour.

NOTE: There will be no refund for traveller who arrived late and were subsequently left by the train. Advise the tour guide if suffering from any medical condition or experiencing medical difficulties during the tour. No smoking, drinking (including alcohol), eating or loud or disruptive noise is allowed in the train.