Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour

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Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, German
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Explore Cape Town's culinary diversity on a 4-hour walk. Savor African heritage and gourmet eats, experience local entrepreneurship, and taste the culture at six unique locations.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Snacks
Includes two shared snacks, street foods, and desserts. (Come hungry!)
Bottled water
Meals
Includes about 4 shared meals. (Please come hungry!)
Alcoholic beverages
No Alcohol

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

District Six

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Cape Town

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Church Square

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Grand Central Shopping Centre

In and around Grand Central Shopping Centre, we explore how architecture, urban life, food, and entrepreneurship intersect in Cape Town.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Greenmarket Square

There will be time to explore local and African diaspora artisans around Greenmarket Square and nearby hidden spots for fabrics and handmade goods.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
6

Honest Chocolate

We usually end at Honest Chocolate Cafe, enjoying locally made, ethically sourced chocolate.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point
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Greenmarket Square
Greenmarket Square, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Honest Chocolate Cafe - Cape Town City Centre
Honest Chocolate Cafe - Cape Town City Centre, Wale Street, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8000
End Point

Greenmarket Square, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 8000

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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