Embark on a culinary journey through Cape Town’s history, exploring flavors shaped by slavery, colonization, and resistance. Discover stories behind every dish.
Embark on a culinary journey through Cape Town’s history, exploring flavors shaped by slavery, colonization, and resistance. Discover stories behind every dish.
- Company’s Gardens - Established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company, the Company’s Garden was Cape Town’s first colonial settlement. Enslaved individuals from Africa and Asia cultivated crops to supply passing ships, highlighting the colony’s dependence on forced labor. The garden represents both colonial expansion and the exploitation of…
- Company’s Gardens - Established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company, the Company’s Garden was Cape Town’s first colonial settlement. Enslaved individuals from Africa and Asia cultivated crops to supply passing ships, highlighting the colony’s dependence on forced labor. The garden represents both colonial expansion and the exploitation of enslaved communities.
- Green Market Square - Founded in 1696, Green Market Square 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 labor significantly influencing the city’s economy. Today, it serves as a reminder of Cape Town’s history of oppression, resistance, and transformation.
- Heritage Square - Heritage Square in Cape Town is a preserved historical site that reflects the city’s colonial past. Originally constructed in the 18th century, it housed warehouses and businesses that relied on enslaved labor. Today, its restored buildings stand as a testament to the city’s transformation, preserving stories of oppression, resilience, and cultural heritage.
- The Gin Bar - Conclude the 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.

- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Embark on a culinary adventure through Cape Town’s rich history, delving into its complex past of slavery, colonization, apartheid, and racial oppression. Discover how food served as both a means of oppression and a form of resistance, with flavors influenced by forced migration and the struggle for survival. Stroll through the streets where history was…
Embark on a culinary adventure through Cape Town’s rich history, delving into its complex past of slavery, colonization, apartheid, and racial oppression. Discover how food served as both a means of oppression and a form of resistance, with flavors influenced by forced migration and the struggle for survival. Stroll through the streets where history was made, savor dishes with profound significance, and participate in discussions that challenge, educate, and inspire. This experience is more than just a food tour—it’s an exploration of history, one bite at a time!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.