The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour


4 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 9
Mobile ticket

Overview

This tour focuses on a variety of different traditions and food cultures in Cape Town from the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant. Each stop is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the cultures involved; the food and locations always relate back to important aspects of Capetonian heritage, especially about how the different communities developed together. We touch base on the Indian Ocean Slave Trade and Apartheid and how they both played a vital part in local cuisine as well as in the national consciousness of South African culture.

The Essentials tour is our "first born" :) and the most popular tour at this time. Plays off in the colourful De Waterkant, filled with history, culture but more so what the locals like to enjoy day to day. We stop at Bo Kaap Deli, Marcos African Cafe, Cafe Charles & Fireman’s Arms. 4 food and drink parings.

Inclusions

  • Local, professional guide.
  • Food and Drink tastings.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol.
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • History Tour of the area.

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: De Waterkant, De Waterkant, Western Cape

Beautiful and vibrant colourful houses.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Bo-Kaap, Bo-Kaap, Western Cape

Bo Kaap

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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 8 people per booking.
  • Near public transportation
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2 Km.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
cbaumgart34
April 2022

One of our favorite parts of our 3 week trip to Cape Town. Highly recommend this tour early in your trip to acquaint yourself with local history and culture. Ask for Justin, who was a fount of knowledge and an in incredible guide. He caters to your personal preferences and his love of SA shows...

tmahoney82
March 2022

I had a really enjoyable time with my very knowledgable guide, Justin, and some fantastic food and drinks at original and varied locations.

Andrew H
March 2022

Cape Town Culinary Tours provide an amazing way to explore the culinary delights of this wonderful city of Cape Town! Elsje guided my husband of the Cape Town Coffee Experience, a 3 hour tour, and then 2 days later the both of us on The Cape Town Essentials Tour, a 4 hour visit to sample the culi...

432rayf
December 2021

Excellent food tour with a great guide. Great food and drinks at some original locations. I learned a lot, not only about the local food culture but about the general history of Cape Town as well. I highly recommend this tour!

thoekstr1
November 2021

My wife and I had a fantastic experience on the Cape Town essentials tour. Our tour guide, Justin, was extremely knowledgeable about the culinary scene in Cape Town as well as the history and fun facts about South Africa as well. We tried some delicious food and drinks during the tour and overall...

micohara1965
November 2021

I highly recommend this tour. Elsje is so enthusiastic, knowledgable and proud of her country's cuisine. We tried food I would have never thought to order on my own and it was fantastic. She does a great job of mixing in beverage tastings (coffee, bubbly and gin) with the food so you don't get...

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