Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour

Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience offers a unique perspective on Cape Town’s diverse food landscape.
This 4-hour walking food tour explores both the formal and informal food economies of Cape Town’s city centre, offering insight into how food, entrepreneurship, and urban space intersect.
Rather than a typical food tour, this experience focuses on the stories behind the food, highlighting small, independent businesses and the communities that shape the city’s culinary identity. Guests gain a deeper understanding of Cape Town through a balanced lens that connects culture, history, and everyday lived experience.
Ideal for curious travellers seeking a more inclusive, non-extractive approach to tourism, this tour offers a meaningful introduction to the city beyond the surface.

What's included

  • Includes two shared snacks, street foods, and desserts. (Come hungry!)
  • Bottled water
  • Includes about 4 shared meals. (Please come hungry!)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • No Alcohol

What to expect

  1. District Six
    45m
    We’ll discover District Six through the lens of the inner city’s formal food economy, featuring some of the favourite food artisans and entrepreneurs, with tastings at two formal food vendors and a shopping stop at the favourite zero-waste grocer.
  2. Cape Town
    1h
    We’ll explore the heart of the CBD through tastings from traditional African informal food entrepreneurs, featuring one of the favourite East African community kitchens, and learn how migration, food, and identity connect in Cape Town.
  3. Church Square
    30m
    We’ll visit public squares and discuss placemaking and urban design in Cape Town’s city centre, focusing on formal and informal food economies in both colonial and recent history.
  4. Grand Central Shopping Centre
    30m
    In and around Grand Central Shopping Centre, we explore how architecture, urban life, food, and entrepreneurship intersect in Cape Town.
  5. Greenmarket Square
    1h
    There will be time to explore local and African diaspora artisans around Greenmarket Square and nearby hidden spots for fabrics and handmade goods.
  6. Honest Chocolate
    15m
    We usually end at Honest Chocolate Cafe, enjoying locally made, ethically sourced chocolate.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the main entrance of District Six Museum (25A Buitenkant Street). The tour starts in District Six, passes through the city centre, and ends on Wale Street.

End point

Sometimes we end on Greenmarket Square. If so, we’ll confirm this with you during the tour.

End point

We end at Honest Chocolate on Wale Street. If this changes, we’ll let you know during the tour.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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