- De Waterkant - Beautiful and vibrant colourful houses.
- Bo-Kaap - Bo Kaap
- Professional local guide expertise.
- Non-alcoholic options available.
- Assorted snacks included.
- Food and drink tastings.
- Tea and coffee served.
- Educational history tour.
- Alcoholic beverages provided.
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from tour.
This excursion provides an in-depth look at the diverse traditions and gastronomy of Cape Town, exploring areas like Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant. Each destination offers a peek into the historical and cultural context of the foods sampled, closely tied to the rich heritage of Cape Town. We explore how the Indian Ocean Slave Trade and Apartheid have been instrumental in shaping local culinary practices and the collective identity of South African culture.
Our signature tour, dubbed ‘The Essentials’ - our inaugural offering :) - is the crowd favorite. It unfolds in the vibrant neighborhood of De Waterkant, rich with history, culture, and everyday local delights. Stops include Bo Kaap Deli, Marcos African Cafe, Cafe Charles & Fireman’s Arms, with four food and beverage pairings.
- Allergies or dietary requirements bookings please note: This tour is base on our local food and dishes from Cape Town, if you cancel out meat, carbs or alcohol is does change the story and experience.
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dress code is comfortable, including comfortable walking shoes.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2 Km.
- Dress for comfort.
- Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- We CAN accommodate no seafood, shellfish and pork allergies/food restrictions.
- We CAN accommodate gluten free, wheat free, nut, dairy, halal or kosher allergies/food restrictions.
- Tickets are non-refundable, they are however exchangeable/transferable with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to tour commencing.
- Tour runs in slight rain but depending on how extreme, please not the guide will contact you.
- Cape Town has paid street parking available. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.
- Please make a note on you booking if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, our guides book the food in advance to avoid missing out on any of dishes.
- Bookings must be made for children of 3 years and older.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.