Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: Explore Traditions, History, and Food Cultures

Embark on a captivating food tour in Cape Town, exploring the rich traditions, history, and diverse food cultures. Discover the influence of the Indian Ocean Slave Trade and Apartheid on local cuisine and South African culture. Indulge in delicious food and drink pairings at Bo Kaap Deli, Marcos African Cafe, Cafe Charles, and Fireman’s Arms.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bo-Kaap - Our tour begins in the Bo Kappa where Cape Malay culture is in full display. We will taste and explore this fascinating neighbourhood as we learn about it’s culture and history.
  • Cape Town - Next we wander towards Bree street in the city centre, where Cape Town’s most concentrated restaurant scene can be found, including the…
What's Included
  • 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.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from tour.
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary adventure at Bo Kaap Deli, where you’ll start with a refreshing local beverage and meet your knowledgeable guide and fellow food lovers. Stroll through Bo Kaap’s vibrant, colorful houses, soaking in the lively atmosphere.
Next, step back in time to Heritage Square, established in 1771. Here, prepare your taste buds for a delightful…

Location
Bokaap Deli
Church Street
Our tour meets at Bo Kaap Deli. It is situated in an old blue building on the corner of Rose and Church Street. Our group will be ready to go promptly at 12:00pm, so please do let us know if you happen to be running a couple of minutes late.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kerrie_k
Dec 1, 2024
True taste of South Africa - Absolutely loved this extraordinary foodie tour. Olivia and Justin showed us the very best of amazing Cape Town’s authentic South African restaurant scene where we experienced such tasty local dishes. Highly recommend.
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Chesna_h
Nov 27, 2024
Tasty, fun and amazing food which gives a taste of Cape Town - Overall the food tour was informative and fun. We had a great group and Olivia (our guide was knowledgeable and warm)Our 2nd stop where we had the Bobotie (just an amazing burst of flavour and spices). We had traditional teas and of course Marcus had us taste Homemade African cuisine (including Ostrich and Springbok) which was perfect. It's worth it!
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Wandaivette_s
Nov 26, 2024
Taste and Learn - Olivia is lovely and attentive. I liked the fact that this wasn’t just a food tour. We also learned about neighborhoods and the history of the places we visited.
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Susan_p
Nov 25, 2024
Perfect afternoon as a solo traveler! - Had a wonderful time with Olivia on the Cape Town Essentials tour. As a solo traveler, I love doing food (or bike!) tours to get to see different neighborhoods and stumble upon eateries I might not have found on my own. Portion sizes were generous! I will full after two stops (but obviously made room for more). The tour was a good balance of easy walking and trying local spots. All dishes I would not have found or tried if I was on my own. Alcohol pairings at two of the spots and sweet treats at two of the spots! 10/10 would recommend. Especially as a solo traveler, it is a great way to meet other tourists visiting the city!
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Susan_w
Nov 20, 2024
Olivia was awesome- knowledgeable and responsive… highly recommend her as a guide! - Great food and company led by knowledgeable staff… interesting and varied venues with a range of flavorful options. Thank you!
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Markak3440hl
Nov 16, 2024
Waltzing through Cape Town - Justin was our tour guide on this amazing walk through the streets and cultures of central Cape Town. Justin was very informative on a broad range of topics and helped us understand the influences that shaped the heart of Cape Town food. Even if we didnt stop and sample the local foods the tour was well worth the price just to hear the stories, legends and political intrigue of Cape Town.... but the food was amazing as well. My only suggestion is to book this tour early in your visit as some of the information will inform the rest of your stay. Justin is fantastic, so if you can snag him as your guide more the better.
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933marlan
Nov 12, 2024
What a fabuous tour with Justin! - It's been several weeks since friends and I took this tour with our fabulous guide, Justin, and I can't stop thinking about how amazing this was. We learned so much about the food and the history of Cape Town, and especially the Bo Kaap neighborhood that is home to Justin. As a vegetarian, Justin made sure that I was offered the same culinary experience as the rest of our group. Justin was kind, thoughtful and funny, and I would highly recommend him and this tour to anyone -- even vegetarians!!
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Katherine_n
Nov 7, 2024
Great tour! - Very informative, well-paced and feeling super full by the end of the tour! No issues with the walking distance or the types of food we encountered. Would recommend if you are at Cape Town
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Andrew_g
Dec 1, 2024
Olivia was knowledgeable and helpful - A great intro to the culinary aspects Bo paak, nice variety of dishes, she looked after us well, ever mindful of our safety well worth the experience!
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Katie_n
Nov 23, 2024
Wouldn't book again - Not quite sure where all the five star reviews for this tour come from, but I've been on food tours in many other cities, and this was pretty subpar compared to all of those. This is extremely costly for just four stops and the guide didn't provide all that much information throughout.
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