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Ich bin ein Sohn der 6. Generation, der in Bokaap geboren wurde. Unsere Gemeinde stammt von Sklaven und politischen Exilanten aus dem Fernen Osten ab. Als registrierter Reiseführer in Kapstadt biete ich Wandertouren im Citybowl und Bokaap an und teile die Geschichte und Kultur unserer Gemeinde mit der Welt. Ich würde Ihnen gerne unsere Nachbarschaft zeigen. Ich habe eine starke Verbindung zur weiteren Gemeinde. Ich bin Direktor des Bokaap-Tourismusverbands und Direktor des Bokaap Helpers Garden, einer gemeinnützigen Organisation in der Stadt, die sich auf Gemeinschaftsgärten konzentriert. Ich kenne Robben Island sehr gut, da ich dort auch über 10 Jahre gelebt habe.
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.
