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
  • Local, professional guide
  • History Tour of the area
  • Food and Drink tastings
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Alternative beverages for non-drinkers
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from tour.
Additional Information

This experience offers a fascinating journey through time, spanning from the 1600s to today, highlighting how centuries of cultural exchange, global trade, and resilience have influenced the city’s distinctive flavors and traditions.
Wander through the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap, where each building narrates a story. Delight in local treats like golden…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Kimsworld100
Apr 28, 2025
Best food tour ever! - I love doing food tours when going to new places and this tour with Justin and Olivia was hand down the best! Me and my mom had so much fun and enjoyed a variety of authentic South Africa food and seeing the neighborhoods around. The tour was well organized with variety type of food and places we visited. Even for my mom who is in her 80s had no trouble. Our guides, Justin and Olivia, were very friendly and knowledgeable about Cape Town’s history and culture. Also was very accommodating. Since we don't drink, offered to switch the drinks to non alcoholic local drinks which were all so delicious! I would definitely do this tour again when I come back to Cape Town with rest of my family! Thank you Justin and Olivia!
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Madelene7400
Apr 22, 2025
The most delicious way to explore Cape Town! - We had an absolutely fantastic time with Cape Town Culinary Tours – what a delicious way to explore the city! From the very first bite to the last sip, we were guided through Cape Town’s vibrant food scene and got to taste our way through its cultures, stories, and flavors. Our guide, Justin, was phenomenal – knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great energy. He didn’t just feed us (though the food was incredible!), he gave us a deeper understanding of Cape Town’s rich history and diverse culture through every stop we made. This tour is the perfect introduction to Cape Town – I’d recommend it to anyone, whether it’s your first time in the city or your fifth. Come hungry and curious – you’ll leave full and inspired!
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Donald_h
Apr 19, 2025
This was a good... - This was a good opportunity to see some of Capetown upclose and partake of various food and drink at the same time. Our guide Olivia was outstanding and would highly recommend this tour with her.
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Kiley_j
Apr 15, 2025
Great food tour! - A great way to learn about the history of CP and it's food history- we tried a bunch of delicious food and beverages that I would not have normally sought out, a perfect way to explore the city!
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Michael_k
Apr 9, 2025
Great way to see, eat and learn about CapeTown! - Wonderful guide, great group of fellow travelers and really interesting facts about history and culture. A really worthwhile 4 hours!
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Tim
Apr 6, 2025
Capetown food tour - We met Justin and he took us on our tour. Very easy instructions to find the starting point. The tour was great, great food and wine tasting. Easy walking around the city. His knowledge was excellent. No question was too hard for him. He was a very good guide. Very friendly and helpful.
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Robin_t
Apr 6, 2025
Fun with Food and Drinks - It was a great experience full of information, Wine, Beer and amazing food. Arrive hungry leave stuffed!!
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Kemtip_m
Apr 5, 2025
Experience lots of local food in 4 hrs! - A great way to experience local food, local wine, and learn about the areaL Had very good company along the way. Very well worth the money and the time
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Walter_j
Apr 2, 2025
Our guide Olivia was... - Our guide Olivia was absolutely genuine, wonderful and passionate about the food culture and people of South Africa. Truly enjoyed our food wine and beer experience. Very diverse tasting with great appreciation for the local culture and people. Well done - cheers
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T5490owtonyc
Mar 30, 2025
Culinary Walking Tour - Olivia our tour guide was great. The food and experience was amazing. We are looking forward to revisiting one of the restaurants during our stay.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).