A Taste of Africa

Duration: 4 Hours

Location: Cape Town City Centre

Adult

R1785 (Inc VAT)

ZAR

14:00 pm start time.
We do not eat worms or bugs on this tour so no need for a strong stomach.
Tours occur rain or shine.
Be ready to eat and drink till you explode.
Prices include 15% VAT

Join us on an African inspired culinary journey through Cape Town's historical city center.

  • We will sample a variety of African inspired cuisine mixed with some of the best local culinary delights.
  • Enjoy the multicultural city as we walk from stop to stop as we taste foods from East and South Africa
  • Indulge from Ethiopia's best platter, Africa's must try carbs, local craft alcohol and deserts.
  • As we walk through the city enjoy its architectural styles and art influences. Great for photography.
  • Get to meet the locals who is responsible for the inner city's culinary scenes.
  • Avoiding the tourist traps we give you a personal look at the city's history and how history influenced our food scene.
  • 4 food & drink stops. All tastings are included in the price.

Deliciousness Guaranteed. 2 alcohol pairings is served on this tour.

Photography Highly Encouraged

Tours run Tuesdays - Saturdays at 2:00 pm - 6:00pm

Dietary and allergy requirements to be arranged prior to the tour sales cut off time.

Small groups tours max 8 guests. Min 2 guests.

Experiences happen rain, shine. Please dress accordingly.


What to Expect

Eat, Drink & Explore Cape Town_Guided Culinary Tour

This tour plays off in the vibrant central business district, where locals are responsible for the rhythm of the city. On this culinary journey, you will be immersed in African cuisine mixed with some of the best local food and flavours. Along with the vibrant history of the City Centre, you will learn more about the cultures that made this great city their home. We take you on a culinary journey that stretches from East Africa to South Africa and showcases some incredible African stews, spice and stories. We taste some of our best local drinks and freshly  backed sweet  treats.

A Taste of Africa

Get to experience authentic African and South African dishes that will leave you wanting more.

Green Market Square

Situate in the heart of the city is the vibrant heritage site Green Market Square. Get to learn more about its history and the people acquire the space today.

Bree Street

Our owners favourite and one of Cape Towns oldest streets. Filled with old restored buildings, amazing and delicious hidden gems.

Eat, Drink, Explore

Visit 4 foodie spots in the city. Be ready to indulge at each spot so don't eat before the tour and keep some room for 2 alcohol pairings.


Where to Meet

We will be waiting for you at the doors of The Meeting Point on Strand street.
Look for your fellow foodie enthusiast with one of our branded shirts on.
Parking is subject to availability. We suggest using Uber or Bolt.

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Have questions? Here's the most frequently asked.

Absolutely not! Our tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique experience. Imagine walking through Cape Town eating our local artisans most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. Let us show you how easy it is to fall in love with Cape Town!

We do our best to accommodate your dietary and allergy needs. As long as we are given advance notice at the time you book your experience, we can arrange for alternative tastings. At this time, we are unable to accommodate vegan and gluten-free diets. You are absolutely more than welcome to join us on the tour, just keep in mind that there may be some tastings that you may have to avoid. Should you have any questions, please reach out to our operations team directly.

Our experiences are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. However, we advise to check the weather conditions for your days event and dress appropriately.  If we believe the weather will significantly jeopardize the quality of your experience, we will offer you plenty of notice in the event of a cancellation.

We can accommodate a variety of special requests (family reunions, birthday parties, out of town guests, corporate, conventions, festivals, grand openings and more). Please, note that a min of 2 weeks notice is required.

There is a min of 2 alcohol tastings on each of our walking food tours.

Still have questions?   Visit our FAQ page to submit your own

The Taste of Africa tour is really the best way to discover the inner city of Cape Town. Elsje (a great tour guide!) brings you to truly hidden gems, with great food and drinks, off the beaten track. Between places, she shows you the city and educates you about its history. Would recommend it!"

Lucas Kortmann -Netherlands- 21 Mar 2020
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