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I'm a 6th generation son born in the Bokaap. Our community are decendants of slaves and political exiles from the far east as a registered guide in Cape town I offer walking tours in the citybowl and bokaap sharing our communities history and culture with the world I'd love to show you around our neighborhood. I have a strong connection to the broader community. I'm a director of the bokaap tourism association and a director of Bokaap helpers garden. which is a NPO in the city focusing on community gardening. Have an intimate knowledge of Robben Island as a lived there for over 10 years too.
Amazing! Best walking tour I've ever done. Besides being a true local, Ilyas took us trough his neighborhood Bo Kapp, where he and his family have been living for 6 generations. He's a professional guide at a local museum as well. Super interesting all the history knowledge he shared with us regarding Cape Town, Malay Culture and all the Ethnic communities that made Bo kapp a true gem in the city
If you’re looking to experience Bo-Kaap like a true local, Ilyas is the guide to go with! From start to finish, this tour felt like being welcomed into the community with open arms. Ilyas shared stories and insights you simply can’t find in a guidebook, offering a unique perspective that only someone from the neighborhood could provide. We had the chance to taste the best local snack made by his auntie (seriously delicious!) and even bumped into his mum along the way, which just added to the warm, authentic feel of the tour. Ilyas’ connection to the area and the people made this a memorable experience that I’ll carry with me for a long time. If you want a genuine Bo-Kaap experience, this is the tour for you!
The tour was great! Ilyas was able to use convey his connections with the community to deliver insightful stories about the place.
Ilyas is a very engaged person who gives not only information but does that with his heart. The visit to his aunt and the great koosister pastry was wonderfull.
IIyas gave a very personal and authentic experience of the Bo-Kaap, his deep history and friendliness opened a different side of the residents than I would have expected.
