Private Cape Town Food & Culture Tour with Local Tastings

4.3
(14 reviews)
Cape Town, South Africa

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Indulge in a culinary adventure by Spending 3 hours with your host, who will introduce you to some of the flavors that make this city so distinctive.
Learn about the variety of foods that might mean dining like a local, and be sure to consume them in some of the most genuine settings available.
Explore the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, a historic Cape Malay neighborhood where you can have bobotie, tomato bredie, and curries Amble down trendy Bree Street and take in the local cafe culture.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Private tour, Cape Town local food, cultural storytelling, multiple tasting stops, flexible small-group pace.

ITINERARY STOP LABELS:

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town City Bowl, selected local food venues, final tasting stop.

Participants under 18 receive food/non-alcoholic tastings only.

Example Menu

Main

Fish and Chips

deep-fried fish and chips are sold in casual street food-style cafes and hole-in-the-wall hatches.

Main

Game Meat

Although wild game meat is not frequently served in South Africa, it nevertheless provides for a fantastic evening out.

Main

Gatsby

It’s a large submarine-style sandwich crammed full of meats, chips and sauces, and costs only a few rands

Main

Bunny Chow

It is a hearty fast-food dish that mainly consists of half a loaf of bread that has been hollowed out and filled with curry.

Main

Bobotie

Cape Malay creation made with minced beef and topped with a savoury egg custard.

Starter

Biltong and Droewors

Biltong and droewors, which are more of a snack than a meal, are a common bar food or travel food in South African cuisines.

Main

Braai

the majority include steak, chops of pork or lamb, and boerewors, a regionally inspired sausage.

Dessert

Koeksisters

Koeksisters are deep-fried treats drenched in syrup or honey

What's Included

20% of the fees go to food and drink experience
Air-conditioned vehicle
Walking
Additional expenses other than 20% of the fees allocated to the experience will be on clients
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Prices of beverages differ from places to visit R45 to 120
For $45 more the person who wishes to go for sunset cruise with champagne

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For guests staying beyond a 3 kilometer radius from the listed hotel establishments or unable to locate their accommodations on Google Maps or GPS, they are advised to proceed to one hotel mentioned as their designated pickup point.

What to expect

Taste your way through Cape Town with a private local guide on a three'- hour food and culture experience. Discover neighbourhood flavours, local dishes and the stories behind Cape Town's diverse culinary identity while moving between carefully selected tasting stops.. Visitor will sample food that is deeply ingrained in the city's culture, including Cape Malay specialties like samoosa, tomato bredie, and bobotie, traditional Xhosa dishes like pap, a porridge made of ground maize, or hearty oxtail stew, and South African braai mainstays like boerewors. You're sure to discover a new favorite dish along the way.

He/she may enjoy Cape Malay curries in the vibrant Bo-Kaap, take in the buzz of trendy Bree Street and its varied cafe culture, and sample some handmade street cuisine at the V&A market. Guest will be in for a kaleidoscope of flavors and a few surprises, so just have an open mind.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under the age of 18 year old participation is limited to food and non alcoholic beverages
Supplied by Giraffe Horizons
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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Ports of Call Tours
Restaurants
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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