The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
Experience Cape Town's culinary history on a guided food tour. Discover vibrant streets, savor local flavors like bobotie and koeksisters, and learn tales of trade, resilience, and diversity.
10 meals
Experience Details
This experience takes you on a captivating journey through time, from the 1600s to the present day, exploring how centuries of cultural exchange, international trade, and resilience have shaped the city’s unique flavours and traditions.
Stroll through the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, where every building tells a story. Indulge in local delicacies like golden koeksisters, savour the comforting spices of Cape Malay bobotie, or let your taste buds dance over hearty favourites like bunny chow, pap, and chakalaka. Sip on rooibos tea, enjoy locally crafted beverages—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
With a passionate local foodie expert who knows every shortcut, side street, and secret recipe, you’ll uncover unforgettable stories, chat with local vendors, marvel at historic architecture, discover hidden gems, and taste dishes passed down through generations. From tales of the 17th-century spice routes to the indelible scars of slavery and apartheid, every stop has a story.
What You Get
Good To Know
- When booking, please note any dietary restrictions or allergies, as our guides arrange the food in advance to ensure you don't miss out on any dishes. We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten friendly diets, as well as restrictions for seafood, shellfish, and pork. However, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that any tasting will be 100% free of allergens.
- If you are requesting modifications due to allergies or dietary requirements please note: This tour showcases the local cuisine and dishes of Cape Town. We will do our best to accomodate your preferences but removing meat, carbs, or alcohol will alter the experience.
- Tickets are non-refundable, they are however exchangeable/transferable with a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to tour commencing. Within 24 hours, tickets are 100% non refundable and non-exchangeable for any reason.
- Cape Town has paid street parking available. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour where we start from.
- Dress code is comfortable, including comfortable walking shoes. Weather changes fast in Cape Town so please come prepared as we will be outside.
- Tours run rain or shine; however, in cases of extreme weather, your guide will reach out to inform you of any changes or cancellations.
What You’ll Experience
Bo-Kaap
Cape Town
De Waterkant
Foreshore
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point
End PointThe Gin Bar, Wale Street, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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