New Bo-Kaap Market opens!

Weekends in Cape Town are perfect for a bit of market indulgence, and this weekend saw the opening of the Bo-Kaap Market at the top of the famous neighbourhood on the edge of the city centre.

With live performances and a variety of local goods, the city of Cape Town's setup aims to expand tourism's positive impact on one of the oldest living cultural communities in the city.    

"Every stall, song and spice has a story. And the best part? It’s not just a one-time thing – the Bo-Kaap Market will be a weekend market going forward!" the city confirmed. 

Just walking through the neighbourhood's colourful streets, usually the key drawcard as visitors look to capture a snap of iconic homes, you can enjoy delicious Cape Malay flavours passed down through generations, along with a wealth of interesting entrepreneurial ventures from those who live and work here.  

Time Out Tip: Take a walking food tour of this fascinating neighbourhood - here's a snapshot of what you can experience with Taste the story of the Bo-Kaap like a local. 

If you go:

Address: Corner of Pentz Street and Yusuf Drive, Bo-Kaap.

Times: The Bo-Kaap market will operate on weekends, and not daily as previously reported, between 10 am and 7 pm.