Long Street, Cape Town. Pinned as one of the most dangerous cities in the world?
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Dean put on his tour guide hat for a day and visited Long Street in Cape Town. His journey takes him from the bottom to the top and down again. There are close to 60 shops and people in this video, but you only see Dean 3 or 4 times. He used a simple trick we like to call "The informal interview".
The Informal Interview
Not everyone likes being on camera, but luckily there is another way of getting information across to the viewer. This is something we call an informal interview. Just ask people simple questions. Obviously you may want to give your interviewee a pre-warning that you are filming (and ask permission). I put emphasis on the word simple because you don't want long open ended answers. Also try and get them to answer with the question repeated in the answer.
Example:
Q: Where are we? A: Here. Wrong.
Q: Where are we? A: We are here. Correct
This way you can cut your voice asking the question out of the final video.
Cape Town Travel Guide take you up and down long street.
Want to see what it's like at night in Cape Town city Centre check out this video
Long Street, Cape Town is said to be one most dangerous city in the world... we went out to prove otherwise, by meeting the people that work here...
If you take your credit cards and wallet with you it will end up empty from all the cool stuff you can buy.
Or maybe not, if you have Euros & dollars to spend its one of the most affordable cities in the world not to mention the friendly people and the beauty.
Like any major city small crime is a reality, so be vigilant and don't flash your cash.
I’d like to see this done at night
Long Street at Night - th-cam.com/video/JjFcf23V1Zo/w-d-xo.html
Long Street is a protected tourist safe zone you are more likely to meet forgieners than locals who are not encouraged to mob such a cash cow.
People have the wrong perception of things because of the propaganda that media feeds their mind but you break the barriers and actually show them what its really like. Props to you.
Who ever made this video don't know SHIT about CAPE TOWN you are dangerous to make this shit video
true, I was there on a saturday night a few weeks ago.. walk around, go to the park and back...you WILL be robbed my man.. the guys hanging around there in packs of 3-6 guys have nothing to lose..
I have been to Cape Town like 5 times even stayed on Long street. I didn't find it dangerous at all. I lived in the US 45 yrs and found many streets far more dangerous
And that's just one street. I'll always remember my first time in Cape Town. Blew my mind. The Beverly Hills of Africa, for sure, yet so chilled! I hope to be back soon! Nice video!
Omg not Charlie's it's so dangerous there you'll buy 1 cupcake for R30 that's robbery at its highest
Love the video and the effort you put into it! I love Cape Town and hope to make it back there next year for a few months for my gap year :-)
Hi Vanessa
Really glad you enjoyed the vid. Good luck with the gap year dream it and it will happen.
Awesome video... Some places I need to go check out, that I never knew about!!!! WOW
2:32 I feel in love twice
We love your travel videos and going to share them with our global community. Keep up with the great work!
Obviously there are few problems during the day, but take a walk up the side streets at night and it's a very different story................
Like every big city in the world, they all have no go zones at the night.
Be aware is the rule. And then long street is so much fun 😉
I spent 3 weeks in Cape Town in 2014. The best place for drinking beers in Long Street is BOB'S BAR.
Amazing vids. Well done! We really enjoyed it.
thx Guys, good luck with your channel. when you are in Cape Town look us up we will show you around
I love you the Mother City and miss you a lot😍😓😓😢Greeting from TURKEY
Ok!! now I'm so excited to visit long street!! thnx
Been to Cape Town five times in the last two years, LOVE IT so friendly and the food..... 😀
Lots of people say Cape Town is 20 years behind Europe. I would disagree I think we are 29 years ahead when it comes to the cool things to do and the brilliant affordable food options.
Was at the long street two weeks ago ,had a blast got love for South Africa
Great Promo dude!!!. I miss Cape Town already.
Very well done please do more streets
Lived in Cape Town for 2 years as a student, one of the best decisions I've ever made , ofcourse at night long street becomes hectic nothing major Street police does quite a good job !
Thanks bud. Never knew the cool shops in long street . Want that kaapstad cap.
Lekker man
I love cape town
The city of world
Appreciate your efforts bro
Luv this video. All the shops you showed had lovely people I'd luv to shop and meet and taste all the flavors.
Look forward to the city opening up again (once all this lockdown stuff is truly over)
I was there in 2011, good memories 😍😍😍😍
Thank you!
This is terrifyingly dangerous! I'll have to move to Cape Town to investigate this issue further...
We agree look forward to seeing you when you get here. ❤️🇿🇦🎥
You just made my day with this visuals am so coming for Xmas in capetown.... love ❤️ from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Brilliant video
DigitalAwareness thank you
Very impressive.
Thank you for video
Thank you for watching ;-)
Really misleading title on this video. What's the point?
The point is it's not dangerous as the media makes it out to be. Lots of people don't come to South Africa because it's dangerous. It's the same as every other city in the world.
Been to cape town, its shear love, missing the musicians at water front , good effort for the video
+Ali Talha thanks Ali, we are so lucky to be living here.
Looks lovely!
Sola Mano it is when are you coming to visit? 🤔😉🎥
I had made my travel arrangements many years ago but had to cancel... I'm now back in Europe and unfortunately, am no longer in a financial position to make this dream trip. Thank goodness for videos like yours that allow me to visit in a different way!
This video was so wonderful as it introduced the businesses and the people it was great I’ll be there in two weeks, I’m excited.
I love cape town!! can't wait to return. captonions are great people. the most beautiful place I've seen. see you in January 2018
I must admit when I was in South Africa last October for a month long street to me was very unnerving .
As a solo traveler I went to bo-kaap walked down long street got near the end when five guys came out off nowhere and circled me
Saw a hotel across the street with people outside I crossed the road went in they then vanished.
I did not show any valuables I come from the UK so I used my Apple Watch via my phone in my pocket for directions
But I guess people see an elderly guy is vulnerable but my tip is keep looking around and use common sense.
That's that common sense
Hey, thanks for this Video, the title threw me a bit off but after going through the comments I realized why you made it this. There isn't really a city that is 100% safe but Long street is a place to be at during the night, yes obviously you need to always keep your phone and wallet Close to hand. I'm born and raised here in Cape Town ❤ just love this City. Next time make a video of the what the Red City bus has to offer
Thanks Lucan glad you got it, lots of people don't. We tried to work with the Red City bus they weren't that enthusiastic.
You did a great job of mixing music great shots and talking to locals shops, i really enjoyed it and i hope each place gets business because of this video. I was there a while back I did see much of long street but I would love to hear what you think of my video. cape town part #1
Thanks for the love
Travelvids you are quick... lol. Really great job on the video, you get anything for supporting the shops? Because this is a great way to show soon to be travelers
I miss the days when the original Zulabar was at the top of Long St. What a crazy venue that was...
Showing your age Gary ;-)
Gary King ya lol
Loved the video
Thx CK at last someone that gets it 😜🎥🇿🇦❤️
Thank you ... personally I'm not a big fan of the title myself but when the title was 'places on long street' we had NO views.... changed it to some sarcastic drama-rich title and boom... views. So much positive feedback... there will always be haters.... accusations of poor marketing tactics LOL
Thanks you so much for this remarkable video about Long Street located in Cape Town,South Africa in September of 2022!
I need to start saving up to go on a little trip. 😃
I hear you Marcus so my places to visit so little time 😜
miss that place!..
Awesome vid Dean!
The title was pleasantly misleading, nice one.
I don't know you yet but great job mybru
Thanks Steven, sorry bout the mislead, its crazy though how when the video title was "things to do in long street cape town" the views didnt pass 30.... since we changed title its got 2500 views... sadly people want to see the drama... but we will probably change it back one day for now its nice to see people watch it even if the title was somewhat skewed... mind you it is pretty dangerous on that road, for you credit card ;-) lots to see n do
i see no fault in your title choice brother. All you've basically done is take something negative and turned it into something positive. Your intentions are definitely for the better of society.
keep up with the good work mybru. maybe I'll see you around the CBD sometime with my Pax. I will actually like to meet up with you sometime so that I can outsource my city tours to you, if you're keen?
check out my FB page and send me a msg if you're interested:
Around the Table travel and tours
cant help falling in 💜 with the mother city!
+Tender Pretender couldn't agree more so many great things to see and do.
Majority South Africans are friendly, warm-hearted & helpful....wherever u go... PE is definitely the "friendly city"... no kidding... Good to NB wherever one goes : it's a case of "the measure u measure out, will be measured back, shaken down, over-flowing...." CT is magnificent...
4:05 - Uncle Bear - BEST COFFEE EVER!
Is it safe at night heard a lot of mugging take place
Long Street in Cape Town has many different kinds of stores in South Africa in 2020...
Wow l miss my beautiful countries in Cape Town And Durban
You can make a Long Street 2, if you want, for those stores u missed and maby highlight some of the people not just the store owners showing / taking about their store but the pedestrians walking ask them what they like about long street and why they think more people should visit .
We have been busy finishing our course
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so we can start shooting content again.
Might be a good idea to give the owners a heads up this time before we arrive unannounced. We will speak to Dominique Gawlowski and see what we can organise.
NICE
I'm travelling to South African to Cape Town and storm river and much more I'm travelling there on Wednesday
Hey Leila you are going to love it.
Awesome video! I'm making plans to go to Cape Town South Africa in April!
Your going to love Cape Town Eddie lots of things to do, check out some of our other videos for the hidden gems and secret local spots, definitely helps to avoid the crowds
did you visit?
There are so many stores on Long Street in Cape Town, South Africa in September of 2022.I will definitely to visit Long Street in Cape Town,South Africa in 2025!
Wow !! such camera friendly people no where in the world ...thumbs up
I love your videos..👌🏼🎥What can I do to better my channel..?
sorry for not replying sooner - been super busy - lets have a look shall we!
@@Travelvids thank you thank you for the support. I dont mind.
Which camera do you used ?
Hi Pedro, this video was filmed on a DJI Osmo
@@Travelvids awesome video by the way. Do you have instagram ? I'm filmmaker too and i go to cape town in february. Tks for the fast reply
Pedro Yuri yeah we do @travelvids.tv we been a little quiet lately but we gearing up for new content in the upcoming summer season... hope you enjoy Cape Town
Maybe give us a shout - do little colab 😉
@@Travelvids sounds great. I love colabs. Lets do it ! I'm following you right now. I send a direct message. See you soon !
Nice 👍🏽
pity you missed a few great shops!
We knoooowwwww the video is 5 minutes long, thats already way longer than most people are willing to watch, and not everyone was comfortable being on camera, we will be back.
+Val Hattingh the video is 5 minutes long so we had to cut some out, also people where a shy or need the ok from there boss, but we have an excuse to go back 😎
Subscribed! Capetonian 👌
Another cape town video coming up this week!!!
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Notification on.!!!!sweet
Looks like my kind of danger!!! My goodness, all the trouble I could
get into ; )
Can you tell me how accessible is Cape Town for a disabled visitor?
Hey Steve, glad you understood our sarcasm... lots of trouble everywhere.
Cape Town has pretty good access for disabled visitors. It's not exactly first world in all parts, but most restaurants, shops, tours & attractions cater for wheelchairs. We are a ever-growing tourism hub and people have recognised the need for this... so regardless of wanting to get up table mountain or cruising down long street Cape Town is accessible.
Just a tip regarding safety. We are a city, and like all cities you still need to be careful with valuables. There are Pick pockets just like almost all other major tourist cities in the world.
+Steve Cappelson not as good as a first world country. But it's OK. I presume we are talking about a wheel chair?
I miss long street. Cape townian here living in China but there’s no place like home
agree with that - we been away for a while -its good to be back!!!
AWESOME THANK U. GOING in the Spring
You will have a blast lots to do in Cape Town 🇿🇦❤️🎥
Nice but wish you'd included some of the street traders and little (chips & gum, not coffee) cafes. They're a part of "everything on Long Street"
Hi Jkaska100 not everyone wanted to speak to us. Some people are a little shy on camera.
who did we miss?
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that's a great video,Whats with title then???
Reverse psychology.
its to show you that its not as dangerous as people make out.
Oh my gosh that girl at Lola's just killed me😂
Thats Cape Town , got to love it
I really don't appreciate you calling Cape Town the most dangerous city in the world. That is far from the truth if anything its one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world. Your video title is very misleading and in no way relating to the great video you have done.
Hi Super Cars of SA, we totally understand your disappointment.... we are disappointed too, here is why.
When we first uploaded this video we named it, like ALL of our other content, exactly what it should be called: What's on Long Street. After it sat for quite a few weeks with less than 80 views, we decided to try something... we used a title related to crime in South Africa. Since the name change we have received over 100k views and counting. We don't really care about the views, otherwise we would do this on all of our other videos. The reason we have left it is to make a statement. To people & to youtube. People are obsessed with crime stats and morbid horror stories. Well we agree with you that Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities... so we asked a question: Pinned as one of the most dangerous cities? Anyone who watches this video will quickly see how safe it really is. I walked around the city (as I do) with all my camera gear. So you might say the title is unrelated, but the more views it accumulates the more relatable i think it becomes... people must wake up and see the truth about cape town, its not as dangerous as people make it out to be.
By the way we did try this with another video and it worked too, the views just started climbing. But we changed it back as it is not our goal to con people. We have over 200 other videos about Things to do in Cape Town that nobody has bothered to watch, and this silly title does this???? pity
And then there is that opinion too.... crime is rife... but i think within the city centre it is similar to any city in the world..pick pockets & drug dealers. the serious crime stats in cape town (like murder & rape) are predominantly accumulated in the suburbs and outskirts
Cape Town is dangerous and deal with it
I was in Cape Town exactly 20 years ago and stayed on Long Street. Was so disappointed that there was absolutely no street life and sinister people hanging on at every corner. Never felt safe one bit, except at the Waterfront
When they say cape town is dangerous the dont mean the CBD..They mean the ghottos in cape town.
No incorrect It’s one of the safest city in the world 🌎 the most visited city in Africa because of this beauty and safety
You were in the upmarket touristy area. Every 'dangerous city' has a street like this.
Proman476 technically yes but also no. Long street is notoriously dangerous... and at night it is "different" to the day, not a much worse in our opinion... but you are right in the sense that the statistics that govern the opinion of Cape Town crime are actually a combined record of "slum" areas.... not this street... the title is because people have a warped perception ... all cities are dangerous!!! Just watch your back, be street wise and enjoy the world
Dnt set foot there at night. Day time you still have to be alert as muggings happen, so not like you can enjoy the day fully relaxed.
0:04-0:07 you can see the dutch influence in cape towns argitecture
who did we miss? What's your fav long street spot?
needed to put Clarke books in that video - u missed them going up;)
+Thomas Bulpin always a good excuse to go back. Thx 😉
How long is it?
Norwegian733 the entire street is just under 4km. Cape Town city is pretty small as it is confined by the mountain on one side and the sea on the other... so this is one of the longest in the city
Oh, I was just kidding, but thank you for the answer :-)
We visited SA in 2015 and we loved it.
We did shark cage diving , jumping Bloukrans, paragliding over CT, big 5, etc.
Fantastic!
So many blacks in this video. Cape Town/Western Cape never had this many blacks before!
I miss walk this city
We are very lucky living here, hope you get back to Cape Town soon
+Guilherme Camargo only a plane ticket away 😉
Thanks very inviting but could have recreated a bit more to have a better views
why you not entered JoBurg Bar or Marvels? :) :) or film after sunset? uhhhhh
Don't try to make people worry, long street is just like other streets is fully of peace but if u look for the shiit u will find it
The last time I was in Longstreet at night I couldnt walk one block without being offered drugs and my wallet was stolen. Its definately gotten alot worse in recent years.
Why no customers in the stores?
Eric Tinnis lots of people in the stores it's just not nice to go around filming people without their permission 😉
I am from Cape Town this is a cool video we are truly friendly people and I welcome all.
Spot on Warren, you cant go to many cities in the world where people a really truly this friendly.
During the day it's a rad place and night it is a complete shit hole filled with drug dealers, pick pockets, muggers etc etc
I was in Hong Kong a while back and as we left the restaurant a big rat ran out of the rear of the restaurant, night time brings out the weird wounderful
Travelvids nah ot just brings out the shit. Weekdays long street is bit boring. fridays and saturdays its too crowded and too many scumbags around, but Thursday
..and thursday, thats a good night to be in long street
@@Travelvids Sounds like that shithole called New York
Why no people in the stores?
Eric Tinnis the video only has people in it!
how things have changed
Changed better
Or bad ?
Changed better or bad?
We just need 60 second edits!
This one is 5 minutes
I live in Kloof Street the street above Long Street...it's not dangerous at all there,I mean there are securities every in Long Street.
Cape Town as a whole is not safe.And Long Street is no exception
i love to live only one street away from long street!
+Paloma Mondego wow no getting stuck in traffic or finding parking for you.
If only people read links in the description oh yeah by the way every city got it's bad element I live in the city if you visit just be firm on saying no to the homeless begging.
Thx Warren you are spot on.
i like cape town,
+star light it's the best spot on earth
So you never answered why it's so dangerous.
Brian South Africa specifically Cape Town is the same as any other big city in the world. Its not dangerous, but don't leave your mobile phone on the table in a restaurant and go to the toilet, it might disappear.
You look like you travel if he have some specifics we can help you with ask, we live in Cape Town.
Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed the video.
Check here th-cam.com/video/qPtBwVKWiUM/w-d-xo.html we where on Table Mountain at night and felt completely safe.
Some peoples idea of Long street (Cape Town & South Africa) is that it really is super dangerous... & our crime statistics are not entirely wrong. But people must understand that with a little bit of vigilance and travel sense you can be as safe even when filming a video in the streets with an expensive camera like I did... the title is sadly meant to attracts people as i wold much rather have left it at: The best places to visit in Long Street. But sadly It sat on TH-cam not being seen found or watched until we changed the title to this and now people are actually watching it... humans just have a curious mind when it comes to danger it seems...
Simply put we want to send a positive message to the world.
To be fair, he did ONLY show business owners. A more accurate video would be if he walked around outside the businesses and filmed the streets. But I DO agree that the US State department and even tourists often greatly over exaggerate crime stats. I've been to areas that were labeled crime infested hell holes and felt completely safe. And vice versa. Some people on Trip Advisor said to avoid Long Street even in broad daylight, but it seems to be the most popular tourist street, and I've even seen night time footage of it. I want to visit, but my partner is scared of crime.
Go At Night, different story...
I see this debate about whether it's more or less dangerous than other cities. This is the information era! How about some statics? Which world cities are better? Which are worse?
Hi Lisa, We actually did do some home work on this. The statistics are really skewed because lots of countries and cities that are VERY dangerous, either don't share the data or don't even record the crime statistics.
some people have never heard of clickbait
was told long strreet is not safe to avoid it..it looks fine..america look for scary to walk..although i will be traveling alone. loolking for safe place to stay...most cheap place are around long street..
Love Capetown and great video but why the stupid title?
Lady at 2:54 is awesome 😎😍😂👏
whoop whoop :-D
Reminds me of L.A./Seattle/New Orleans. Super cool shops!
Walk around at night and show the foreign nationals waiting to pickpocket unsuspecting victims and also how law enforcement are unable to cope with the problem. This video doesn't showcase the dangers of Long Street it's a glorified ad for Long Street.
Waleed your are 100% right every big city in the world has a crime problem, especially unsuspecting tourists, who have there guard down because they are on holiday.
Travel to Rome, New York, Barcelona, London, Rio and Paris simply any major city that is a tourist attraction, and you will quickly learn Cape Town pick pockets are armatures 20 years behind the rest of the world.
Rule of any city keep your valuables close and out of sight. simple.
PS We are in Cape Town all day every day with lots of camera gear.
Its as safe as you make it.
Your assumption that I haven't traveled is problematic but I'll let it slide. The pickpockets here have blatant disregard for law enforcement, that's what I have not seen anywhere in the world. Also the article which directed me to this video spoke of Long Streets dangers however this videos doesn't show that, it's more of a glorified CPT tourism ad.
We just want to share with the world that Cape Town isnt as dangerous as the press want you to think, so we made a video about the busiest street in Cape Town. To highlight its just like other cities.
Think about a book cover Waleed what makes you pick that book up in the book store, the picture and the title, video descriptions are no different. If you had read "go shopping on Long Street" would you of been intrigued to watch the video?
I am saying it is as dangerous if not even more so than the press would have us believe . I do understand you are trying to put CPT on the map and that's fine but lets also be honest , Long Street at night is dangerous and even with law enforcement unable to keep their hand on the situation , people should be aware of this . I also didn't mention the brazen drug dealing which takes place , you'll be offered anything from Heroin to Marijuana whilst taking a simple stroll up the street. So in conclusion , promote CPT by all means , we need the additional revenue generated by tourists but be balanced in your approach .
should show it at night. then the title matches
Wow! You are one brave man! I would've never been able to keep my nerve in such terrifying conditions
😂👍🇿🇦🎥❤️
Terrifying conditions? Please tell me this is sarcasm.
This man is using a thing called clickbait. Don't like it? Leave.
bre4dly so serious. its called sarcasm genius!
Travelvids I’m in the US and I’m thinking to move to SA because there’s less crime should I lol