Flavours to Freedom: A journey through Cape Town's dark history.

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Earliest Date Available: September 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Cape Town

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

Location

Cape Town

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

US$143.03 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: September 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Earliest Date Available: September 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Discover Cape Town’s history through its most powerful storyteller—food. This immersive culinary journey reveals how generations of cultures, communities, and traditions have shaped the city we know today. As you walk through historic streets, you’ll uncover stories of resilience, connection, and transformation—told through the flavours that have endured and evolved over time. Taste dishes influenced by global trade routes, local ingenuity, and the blending of cultures, each with a story to tell. Along the way, your guide will share the deeper context behind these flavours—offering insight into the people and moments that shaped them. This is more than a food tour—it’s an opportunity to experience Cape Town’s history in a way that is thoughtful, engaging, and deeply human. Come curious, leave with a richer understanding of the city, its people, and its cuisine.

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10+ South African food and drink tastings included — all beverages and alcohol pairings covered

Gratuities

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Coffee At The Vine

Welcome to the Flavours to Freedom Tour. We’ll begin at Coffee at The Vine in the Company’s Garden, where we’ll introduce Cape Town’s complex history over indigenous teas, traditional treats, and storytelling.

Welcome to the Flavours to Freedom Tour. We’ll begin at Coffee at The Vine in the Company’s Garden,…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Company's Gardens

The Company’s Garden, established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company, was the first colonial settlement in Cape Town. Enslaved people from Africa and Asia cultivated crops to supply passing ships, reinforcing the colony’s reliance on forced labour. The garden symbolises both colonial expansion and the exploitation of enslaved communities.

The Company’s Garden, established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company, was the first colonial se…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Green Market Square

Green Market Square, established in 1696, was a central trading hub in Cape Town, where enslaved people were auctioned alongside goods. It became a focal point of colonial commerce, with enslaved labour shaping the city’s economy. Today, it stands as a reminder of Cape Town’s history of oppression, resistance, and transformation.

Green Market Square, established in 1696, was a central trading hub in Cape Town, where enslaved peo…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Central Methodist Mission

The Central Methodist Church in Cape Town, founded in the 19th century, played a significant role in resisting apartheid and advocating for social justice. During colonial rule, Methodism provided spiritual refuge for the oppressed, including enslaved and marginalised communities. The church later became a sanctuary for anti-apartheid activists and displaced people.

The Central Methodist Church in Cape Town, founded in the 19th century, played a significant role in…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Heritage Square

Heritage Square in Cape Town is a preserved historical site reflecting the city's colonial past. Originally built in the 18th century, it housed warehouses and businesses reliant on enslaved labour. Today, its restored buildings stand as a reminder of the city’s transformation, preserving stories of oppression, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Heritage Square in Cape Town is a preserved historical site reflecting the city's colonial past. Ori…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

The Gin Bar

We end our journey with a toast at the gin bar, reflecting on Cape Town’s past and present. Enjoy locally crafted gin, chocolate, and conversation, celebrating resilience, culture, and transformation.

We end our journey with a toast at the gin bar, reflecting on Cape Town’s past and present. Enjoy lo…

Meeting Point

Iziko South African Museum, Queen Victoria Street, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8001

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Address: 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 Instructions to access the starting location: Meet at the coffee shop inside the Iziko Natural History Museum. It is situated by the Planetarium, the entrance is across from the Cape Town Hollow Hotel.

End Point

64A Wale St, Wale Street, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8000

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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818jeffery_lJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Well worth while

A pleasant afternoon with Olivia, who was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge with the attendees. There was a nice mix of food establishments and the walk from site to site was filled with information.

jonathanhopwoodNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor

Cape Town History Through Food

We took the Flavours to Freedom tour in early November with Justin for an afternoon all around Cape Town. The tour focused not just on food but the history behind the food and why food had made its way to Cape Town. We loved the few food stops we made and we loved the way Justin talked us through the origins of various different types of food. A huge bonus was seeing the various streets and alleys of Cape Town; we never would have done something like this on our own. Loved this tour!!!!