Gilbert

The Neighbourhood Host

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  • I live in Cape Town
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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I'm fun loving, honest, very caring and I love showing people around my city. I'm a people's person. Super friendly. I was fortunate enough to have traveled. I loved Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Argentina and Uruguay. My ultimate favourite hobby is food. I love cooking and showing people the hidden gems of the city. I'm more about the true authentic experience that you will have, I'm not just a guide. I've got real family stories that got passed on from my 96 yr old grandma. You will have an Authentic coloured person of Cape Town. If you want the Authentic Cape Town experience with stories of the past during apartheid days being told by locals, and some of the usual stuff, then I'm the person for you. You will definitely be back for more.

  • I live in Cape Town
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Jan
4 March 2025
Gilbert, onze gids heeft met veel passie en overgave verteld over het Six-district tijdens de wandeling van ruim 3 uur door dit gebied. Wat is daar veel gebeurd wat maar weinig mensen weten, onthullend en soms ook wel hartverscheurend.Beleving
Sharon
3 March 2025
If you are a foodie, this is a must do tour whilst you are in Cape Town. Gilbert is an excellent guide and truly it felt like we were just hanging out with a group of friends, learning about the local South African food as well as culture and history. We met up at city hall and was already introduced to the Nelson Mandela statue. We walked around the city eating at places we would never have gone if we were not with Gilbert. We went to 5-6 different eateries and ate/drank about 15 different food items. All of it was just so tasty. One of the highlights was the malva pudding that Gilbert made himself. Because he brought us walking through the whole city, we really got to see and experience the place like locals do. The people were so friendly. We spent time walking off what we ate which was needed. The gardens was lovely and we also got to spot the white squirrels. We were very lucky to have gotten Gilbert as our tour guide. He was so passionate and knowledgeable. Also with a good sense of humour. What was better was for the food we couldn’t finish, Gilbert did not hesitate to pack it up and to give it to the homeless people who came up to us. Highly recommend this tour! Best Food Tour in Cape Town
Ingo
26 February 2025
The tour with Gilbert through District Six, Salt River, and Observatory was absolutely outstanding! Gilbert is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide who leads the tour with passion and deep insight into the history and culture of these fascinating neighborhoods. The tour was full of interesting facts, captivating stories, and unique perspectives that you wouldn’t get without such a dedicated guide. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore Cape Town beyond the usual tourist spots! Thank you Gilbert!!!Diving into real Cale Town
Paul
25 February 2025
What a wonderful start to our time in Cape Town. We would recommend doing this tour at the start of your visit. A great way to get your bearings and to learn about the culture and food of Cape Town. Gilbert is a great guide who is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the City. Gilbert is very responsive and also gives great tips and advice. It really was the perfect start to our holiday. Culture and food
Robert
21 February 2025
Gilbert was extremely knowledgeable and friendly . If you want to see and learn about Cape Town he is the perfect host.Cape Town Tour
Amanda
20 February 2025
Gilbert was fantastic. We asked to start our tour late in the day as our plane landed at midday. He accommodated us and made sure we still had the full experience. We had amazing local delights, some of which had even been made by Gilbert himself. Some places we went stayed open late to feed us, all arranged in advance. On top of the food we learned everything we could about the city, the culture and history of Cape Town. We certainly didn’t go hungry and were even able to support the locals in need with our leftovers. A highly recommended tour.Perfect combi - Food and sights
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12 February 2025
Gilbert was a fantastic host and guide. We learned so much as he was able to share not just the food culture of SA but also his personal experience and understanding of the recent history and politics of the city and country with lots of personal insights and anecdotes. A truly interactive and fascinating day. Wonderful host and great experience
Julia
10 February 2025
Gilbert provided an interesting tour of Woodstock and surrounding areas, blending history, art, and culture. He was knowledgeable, shared interesting details and was happy to answer all our questions along the way. The tour had a good pace, and he adapted well to our group’s interests and needs. At the end, Gilbert also gave us some great food recommendations, which rounded off the experience nicely. We had a great time with Gilbert! Great woodstock tour with Gilbert
Nathalie
8 February 2025
Gilbert is a very Nice person. He made us discover plenty of things. Thank you !Wonderfull.
Clint
26 January 2025
We arrived late in Cape town, and Gilbert accommodated us, even meeting us on the side of the road to find parking as we drop in from the airport. It was an amazing day, learning all the history and the food was really tasty. Thanks for sharing your wonderful history with us. God bless, Clint and Louise. An amazing day

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