Cape Town · Est. 2024
Intimate, guide-led tours for travellers who want to truly know this city — not just see it.
The Story Behind the Brand
Yanick grew up in South Africa and Cape Town shaped everything about him. The colours of the Bo-Kaap, the rhythm of the markets, the layered histories carved into every street — he didn't just observe them. He absorbed them.
"Cape Town's multiculturalism, its many languages, faiths, foods and histories living side by side, is the most extraordinary thing about this city. I built Vansterdam Tours to share that with the world." — Yanick, Founder
International visitors were passing through one of the world's most culturally rich cities without ever truly touching it. They saw the mountain. They saw the waterfront. They missed the soul. Vansterdam Tours exists to change that — authentic Cape Town experiences led by people who genuinely call it home.
What We Offer
Every tour is guided by a Cape Town local who knows these streets intimately — accompanied by a photographer capturing the moments you'll want to keep forever.
Step into the living story of Cape Town. Your guide moves through streets that carry centuries of culture, conflict and colour — pointing not at landmarks but at life. A photographer walks alongside, finding the light in the details most eyes miss.
Walk local markets and a neighbourhood butchery, then cook a traditional Cape Town meal from scratch. The photographer captures the hands, the ingredients, the table — the whole ritual of food the way it's always been shared here.
A heritage walk woven with South Africa's cannabis culture and history. Your guide narrates a story that's rarely told — ending at a curated tasting with artisan pairings. The photographer documents the journey honestly and beautifully throughout.
Where Every Tour Begins
Before stepping outside, every tour begins inside Vansterdam Studios. The walls carry original works by Cape Town artists. The racks hold handmade fashion from local designers. It's not a waiting room — it's an introduction to the creative pulse of this city.