Walking tour · East City to Bree Street
Locally Crafted Furniture, Interior Home Décor and Luxury Fabric Houses in Cape Town's CBD Design Pocket
A morning among the furniture makers, weavers and designers of the city centre, from upper-floor studios in the East City to the showrooms of Bree Street.
The route
Five showrooms, a 130-year-old loom and the makers who give South African furniture its hand.
- 10:00A sculptural furniture studio
Sculptural furniture, lighting and mirrors in an upper-floor East City studio. - 10:47A linen micro-mill
Natural-fibre linens and throws, with a restored 1890 loom in the basement micro-mill. - 11:25Coffee stop
Takeaway from an independent Cape Town roaster. - 11:36A makers' collective
A collective showroom of South African makers in an 18th-century building. - 12:01A solid-wood furniture maker
Solid-wood furniture, upstairs in the same building. - 12:21A made-to-order studio
Furniture and home objects, handmade to order. - 12:59Tour ends on Bree Street
Close to a restaurant known for its custom wooden furniture and brass, if you would like to stay for lunch.
Studios and galleries are working spaces, so stops can change from day to day. If one is unavailable, Brigitta replaces it with one of the same standard and tells you before your tour.
Included
- A registered local guide for the whole tour
- A small, private group (your party only)
- Every stop on the route, arranged in advance
Not included
- Food and drinks, including coffee and lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Any purchases
Meeting point
East City, central Cape Town (exact meeting point sent with your confirmation)
Good to know
- Comfortable shoes: city pavements, mostly flat
- Runs Wednesday to Friday, when every showroom is open
- Minimum two days' notice for every booking
Your guide
Brigitta Gaylard is a photographer, painter, ceramicist and designer who has spent more than thirty years teaching art, architecture and design. On her tours she teaches how to really look at an object, whether it is visual art, design or architecture.
Questions
How do I book and pay?
Choose your guests and two possible dates, then press Book now. Brigitta confirms your date, usually the same day, and you pay in full by card through a secure payment link.
What if neither of my dates is available?
Brigitta offers you another date, or a full refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, 50% inside 48 hours, and no refund on the day or for a no-show. One free change of date. If we cancel for weather, you get a new date or a full refund.
Is lunch included?
No. The tour ends close to a recommended restaurant, and Brigitta is happy to suggest one.
How much notice do you need?
At least two days for every booking.