Mother City Jewish Tours
Mother City Jewish Tours
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Mother City Jewish Tours is your first port of call for routes to the Cape’s Jewish roots and heritage. Come and experience a unique guided tour through Jewish history and culture. An unforgettable journey for you, your friends and your family, introducing you to this special community at the tip of Africa.
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David S
Los Gatos, CA125 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We had a fantastic tour with Craig Nudelman of Mother City Jewish Tours today. He took us on a walk through four centuries of history, from the earliest Dutch settlements to today, with an eye towards the role of the Jewish community through the entire time. We walked into District Six, over to the Castle of Good Hope, past City Hall and the Houses of Parliament and onward to the Company's Garden before returning to the Gardens Community Center (the hub of the Cape Town Jewish community). Along the way, he told us about the significance of each place we stopped, answered our questions, and even made sure we got good photos of Cape Town's natural wonders like Devil's Peak and (of course) Table Mountain.
Thanks, Craig!
Thanks, Craig!
Written 14 August 2022
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Thank you so much! It was great meeting you and getting to know your stories! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your Africa trip.
Written 18 August 2022
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Judith K
Milnerton, South Africa3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Very informative and such a wonderful and friendly way to see the city. Craig was brilliant and new his stuff.
Written 19 July 2022
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Thanks so much, Judith! It was such a pleasure taking you around!
Written 20 July 2022
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Terry
Durban, South Africa3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Craig is a knowledgeable and energetic tour guide. He connects with his audience and exceeded expectations.
Written 24 October 2021
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Thanks so much, Terry!
It was so lovely having you and your daughter on the tour.
Written 26 October 2021
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momj3433
Washington DC, DC34 contributions
Sep 2019
A unique and fascinating tour of the area of the Sixth District and other nearby areas, ending up at the enclave including the Great Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Holocaust Museum, a kosher cafe, and a gift store.
The tour was wonderful because it gave us the best overviewed of our trip on the overall history of So Africa including how Jews had played a part. Though Craig kept coming back to the "why am I showing you this on a Jewish tour" question, his talk provided wonderful insights into So Africa in general and, of course, the role of Jews past and present. Would highly recommend.
The tour was wonderful because it gave us the best overviewed of our trip on the overall history of So Africa including how Jews had played a part. Though Craig kept coming back to the "why am I showing you this on a Jewish tour" question, his talk provided wonderful insights into So Africa in general and, of course, the role of Jews past and present. Would highly recommend.
Written 19 September 2019
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Ross
New York City, NY3 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
My family did a half-day Mother City Jewish Tour with Craig, and we all had an excellent time. Craig has clearly spent a bunch of time researching the Jewish community of Cape Town, and he did a fantastic job of setting the history of the Jews in South Africa within the larger historical context of South Africa. Along the way, he included interesting anecdotes, that he pointed out worthwhile landmarks that we would have otherwise missed. We also really enjoyed getting to know him and hearing his thoughts on a number of different topics regarding South Africa today. Would definitely recommend to others.
Written 31 December 2018
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Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to show you around!
Written 11 June 2019
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mkeropot
Atlanta, GA29 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Please add this to your list of Jewish must-dos in the Mother City! Craig is so knowledgeable, honest, passionate, personable, and kind. He is able to weave historical, political, economic, ecological, religious, and personal information into his narrative to really bring the deep and rich Jewish history of Cape Town to life. I hung on every word and still wish I'd recorded what he said because I can't remember half of what rolled off his tongue so easily. You won't regret it! Kol ha kavod and thank you for enriching my Cape Town experience, Craig!
Written 27 May 2018
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Thank you so much, it was a pleasure taking you around the city!
Written 30 May 2018
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Mark K
Philadelphia, PA41 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Craig is a wonderful tour guide and educator. The tour covers the history of South Africa and of Cape Town from a Jewish perspective.
Starting from the Dutch East India Company, through Apartheid and to the present, Craig tells the story of the Cape Town Jewish community. All this is done on a leisurely walk through central Cape Town. The highlights include, the Jewish Museum, Castle of Good Hope, District Six, Company's Garden and Garden Shul.
Starting from the Dutch East India Company, through Apartheid and to the present, Craig tells the story of the Cape Town Jewish community. All this is done on a leisurely walk through central Cape Town. The highlights include, the Jewish Museum, Castle of Good Hope, District Six, Company's Garden and Garden Shul.
Written 7 January 2018
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rburde
San Francisco, CA9 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Craig offers a well-structured, well-paced tour that will teach you about Jewish, Cape and South African history and their intersections and leave you furiously Googling for more answers.
He’s articulate, patient and approachable and is a wonderful ambassador for Cape Town, South Africa and it’s Jewish community.
I highly recommend making the time.
He’s articulate, patient and approachable and is a wonderful ambassador for Cape Town, South Africa and it’s Jewish community.
I highly recommend making the time.
Written 30 December 2017
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Jeff K
9 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Craig was amazing in his knowledge. He was great at interweaving the history of the city, history of the state and the Jewish influence along the way. Bring good walking shoes as the on the ground tour made it so special. Can't recommend Craig enough.
Written 20 December 2017
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jmerlin
New York2 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Amazing tour! Craig is very knolwedgable about South African history, and was able to put Cape Town's Jewish history into that context. I also learned about the Jewish history of District Six, which even after a District Six tour I knew nothing about! Craig is also very friendly and fun. A great way to spend an afternoon!
Written 26 November 2017
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Thanks so much! It was absolute pleasure taking you around. Have an excellent 2018.
Written 21 December 2017
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TorontoEh
Toronto159 contributions
We would like to arrange a tour for 4 people on February 28. Emailed you, but have had no response.
mas1958
montreal347 contributions
Hello. How far in advance do you need to book a tour? How much does it cost? Is there a minimum number of people that have to book the tour? It seems from what I read that it is a walking tour; how long is it? Are there any visits to Synagogues, Jewish museums or community centers . We'll be doing an organized guided tour in S. Africa in August 2019. It will start in Cape Town and end in Johannesburg. Before we book flights we wanted to make sure we added 1-2 days to each of thiose major cities to include some Jewish heritage/history . Thank you, Marian from Canada
Craig N
Cape Town Central, South Africa11 contributions
Hello!
Thanks for getting hold of me.
You can book the tour as far in advance as you want. However, I will only know my schedule in mid January.
The tour is R800 pp and I have a two people minimum for the tour.
It is a 3.5 walking tour through the city. The tour stops at the Gardens Shul where you can hear a brief history.
For an extra R150 I can take you through the Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Museum.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Ronald S
Chandler Heights, AZ38 contributions
What is the cost and what time does it start and end?
Tali F
Paris3 contributions
Hello,
I am a French girl coming from Paris with two friends.
Can you tell me more about the tour?
What are we going to see exactly?
Tali F
Paris3 contributions
Hello,
We are three friends from Paris coming for four days from May 7 to May 11 in Capetown.
Can you tell us more about the tour? What does it include?
Thank you very much.
Tali