Taste of Cape Town - food and city tour

5.0 (106 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Join us for a captivating journey through Cape Town's heart and soul. We tell you Cape Town's story through the lens of food.
Our seasoned local guides, from chefs to food experts, lead the way. Over 4.5 hours, savour at least 15 local food and drink tastings, immersing yourself in Cape Town's rich history, diverse culture, and enticing culinary scene. Stroll through different neighbourhoods, learn about local food trends, and delight your taste buds with both traditional and contemporary dishes. With a maximum of 10 guests, it's an intimate experience perfect for couples and small groups. This tour is unfortunately not suitable for vegan and severely gluten intolerant guests.
This unique walking tour combines a city sightseeing and orientation tour, and a food tour. Join us to Eat Like a Local in Cape Town.

What's included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Local, professional guide.
  • Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol.
  • We visit between 6 and 8 restaurants during the tour, sampling at least 15 tastings of unique South African flavours. These will be serves as tasting portions and as drinks. We guarantee a full belly.
  • History Tour of the area.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Additional shopping and purchases are not included in tour price.
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Company's Gardens
    30m
    Explore the oldest formal planted garden in Cape Town. Enjoy a unique curated Cape Botanical / Fynbos tasting experience while in the garden.
    Sample south African teas such as rooibos, try dunking a rusk, enjoy fynbos salts and dressings as well as a South African favourite, biltong. Finish off with something sweet - milktart and koeksisters
  2. Bo-Kaap
    1h
    Step into the iconic Bo-Kaap. Home to the Cape Malay community tracing their history back to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Java. Explore the history of this unique neighborhood established by freed slaves and experience the unique flavours of Cape Malay cuisine.
    Our tour includes a visit to one of the oldest family-run spice store in Cape Town.
    Taste treats such as samoosas, daaltjies and koesisters.
  3. St. George's Cathedral
    Pass by
    Arch bishop Desmond tutus church
  4. Pass by
    Walk the tree-lined pedestrianised street, and a grab an iconic Cape Town snack on the go - a pietjie (small pie) or samoosa
  5. Greenmarket Square
    Pass by
    Greenmarket Square is one of the liveliest hubs in Cape Town. It’s the second oldest public space in Cape Town. There are many things to do at Greenmarket Square, from exploring the market and grabbing a bite to eat, to exploring the art and discovering the story of the historic cobbled square.
  6. Cape Town Central
    20m
    Visit a modern African art gallery and taste traditional African food such as samp & beans (one of Nelson Mandela's favourites), beef stew, dombolo (steamed bread) and chakalaka.
  7. Honest Chocolate
    20m
    A stop for handcrafted, ethically made chocolate. Sample the chocolate brownie that according to Phil Rosenthal is the best he ever tasted!
    This venue also represents the modern artisan movement in Cape Town’s food scene.
  8. The Drinkery
    45m
    Our final stop is at the historic Heritage Square, home to the oldest wine producing vine in the Southern hemisphere.
    Enjoy a South African wine tasting: classic Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and local bubbly.
    Enjoy a classic south African braai (BBQ) to finish of the day.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet @ Neighbourgood offices at a coffee shop inside for a briefing and coffee.

End point

We meet @ Neighbourgood offices at a coffee shop inside for a briefing and coffee.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Disabled toilets - no

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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