Cape Town Historic Centre Food Tour with 15 Local Dishes and Wine
Overview
Forget the tourist traps, let’s eat like locals! On this immersive Cape Town food tour, we dive into the colorful soul of the Bo-Kaap, where the aromatic spices of the Cape Malay community meet the sizzle of a traditional South African braai.
Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll navigate cobblestone streets and hidden back alleys that guidebooks miss. We’ve curated 6 unique stops that tell the story of the Rainbow Nation. You’ll learn the authentic art of eating pap with your hands, savor comforting street food favorites, and discover how Dutch, British, and indigenous African flavors fused into one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
From vibrant markets to tucked-away gems, you’ll meet the artisans keeping these traditions alive. We’ll even share our legendary Secret Dish, a surprise kept strictly off-menu that captures the essence of the Mother City. Come hungry; you’ll leave with a full stomach and the inside track on the city’s best eats.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Boerewors roll an Afrikaans Braai classic
- Maheu - A creamy maize drink
- Pap, Chakalaka, and assorted African vegetable and meat stews
- Water and soft drinks available
- 3 local Cape wines paired with cheese and meats
- Banana bread & Bunny Chow
- Fried Samosas and Daltjie with spicy dipping sauce
- Koeksister - Local doughnut with coconut icing
- Rooibos Tea
- Nqomboti - A homemade maize beer from SA and Zimbabwe
- A local IPA beer
- Local cheese, charcturerie homeade bread and oil
✗ Not Included
- Gratuity for your guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
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Special Instructions
• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
• Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
• Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
• The Legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
• Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.