Beneath the surface of the vibrant Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, lie stories of bravery, slavery, tragedy and triumph. These stories have meant different things to different people; from the indigenous Khoi, Dutch settlers, British colonists, the enslaved and imprisoned, to free South Africans. Meet us at the Visitor Information Centre in Clock tower Centre to join one of our three daily Waterfront Historic Walks.             HIGHLIGHTS This leisurely 1.5 hour stroll through the historic Waterfront is a fascinating introduction to South Africa’s most visited attraction. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) using slave labour during the 1720s built the oldest construction in the V&A Waterfront, the Chavonnes Battery. This was part of a highly effective defensive system that stretched from here to the Imhoff Battery near the Castle of Good Hope. And who was Alfred – of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront fame?  Why not Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband. And why did it take 200 years of European settlement in the Cape before work started on the Alfred basin, South Africa’s first harbour. Who was Autshumato, also known as “Harry the Strandloper“, one of  Robben Island’s earliest prisoners? Where did Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners embark on the ferry, which took them away to the infamous Robben Island? What is the story behind the ill-fated Mendi, a troopship that sank off the coast of France carrying 894 Black soldiers to the Western Front in 1917? These are many of intriguing stories hidden beneath the surface of the V&A Waterfront, waiting to be uncovered! Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change. Walk in mighty footsteps with us ... book now with SA Travel Desk!      SCHEDULED TOURS   Starting Point : Waterfront Information, Clock Tower Centre Duration : ± 1.5 hours Days : Monday - Sunday (September to April) Times : 10h00, 12h00 & 14h00    PRIVATE TOURS • Please enquire about private tours. • Price are per person (minimum R450*), transport not included. • Enquire about foreign language guides.    RATES Enquire about our rates here.