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Join us for a captivating journey through Cape Town's heart and soul. We tell you Cape Town's story through the lens of food.
Our seasoned local guides, from chefs to food experts, lead the way. Over 4.5 hours, savour at least 15 local food and drink tastings, immersing yourself in Cape Town's rich history, diverse culture, and enticing culinary scene. Stroll through different neighbourhoods, learn about local food trends, and delight your taste buds with both traditional and contemporary dishes. With a maximum of 10 guests, it's an intimate experience perfect for couples and small groups. This tour is unfortunately not suitable for vegan and severely gluten intolerant guests.
This unique walking tour combines a city sightseeing and orientation tour, and a food tour. Join us to Eat Like a Local in Cape Town.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet @ Neighbourgood offices at a coffee shop inside for a briefing and coffee.
Itinerary
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1Company's Gardens
Explore the oldest formal planted garden in Cape Town. Enjoy a unique curated Cape Botanical / Fynbos tasting experience while in the garden. Sample south African teas such as rooibos, try dunking a rusk, enjoy fynbos salts and dressings as well as a South African favourite, biltong. Finish off with something sweet - milktart and koeksisters
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bo-Kaap
Step into the iconic Bo-Kaap. Home to the Cape Malay community tracing their history back to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Java. Explore the history of this unique neighborhood established by freed slaves and experience the unique flavours of Cape Malay cuisine. Our tour includes a visit to one of the oldest family-run spice store in Cape Town. Taste treats such as samoosas, daaltjies and koesisters.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
St. George's Cathedral (Pass by)
Arch bishop Desmond tutus church
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk the tree-lined pedestrianised street, and a grab an iconic Cape Town snack on the go - a pietjie (small pie) or samoosa
Admission ticket free -
Greenmarket Square (Pass by)
Greenmarket Square is one of the liveliest hubs in Cape Town. It’s the second oldest public space in Cape Town. There are many things to do at Greenmarket Square, from exploring the market and grabbing a bite to eat, to exploring the art and discovering the story of the historic cobbled square.
Admission ticket free -
3Cape Town Central
Visit a modern African art gallery and taste traditional African food such as samp & beans (one of Nelson Mandela's favourites), beef stew, dombolo (steamed bread) and chakalaka.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Honest Chocolate
A stop for handcrafted, ethically made chocolate. Sample the chocolate brownie that according to Phil Rosenthal is the best he ever tasted! This venue also represents the modern artisan movement in Cape Town’s food scene.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Our final stop is at the historic Heritage Square, home to the oldest wine producing vine in the Southern hemisphere. Enjoy a South African wine tasting: classic Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and local bubbly. Enjoy a classic south African braai (BBQ) to finish of the day.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Disabled toilets - no
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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