Taste of Cape Town - food and city tour

5.0 (106 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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The colours of the Bo kaap — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Green Market Sqaure — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Eat Like a Local Cape Town

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Local, professional guide.
Included: Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol.
Included: Snacks: 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.
Included: History Tour of the area.
Included: Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

Not included: Additional shopping and purchases are not included in tour price.
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Company's Gardens

30 min

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
Bo-Kaap

one hour

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.
St. George's Cathedral

Passing by

Arch bishop Desmond tutus church
Stop 4

Passing by

Walk the tree-lined pedestrianised street, and a grab an iconic Cape Town snack on the go - a pietjie (small pie) or samoosa
Greenmarket Square

Passing 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.
Cape Town Central

20 min

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.
Honest Chocolate

20 min

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.
The Drinkery

45 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Tickets are required to identify guests booked on arrival.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.