Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience offers a unique perspective on Cape Town’s diverse food landscape.
This 4-hour walking food tour explores both the formal and informal food economies of Cape Town’s city centre, offering insight into how food, entrepreneurship, and urban space intersect.
Rather than a typical food tour, this experience focuses on the stories behind the food, highlighting small, independent businesses and the communities that shape the city’s culinary identity. Guests gain a deeper understanding of Cape Town through a balanced lens that connects culture, history, and everyday lived experience.
Ideal for curious travellers seeking a more inclusive, non-extractive approach to tourism, this tour offers a meaningful introduction to the city beyond the surface.

What's Included

Includes two shared snacks, street foods, and desserts. (Come hungry!)
Bottled water
Includes about 4 shared meals. (Please come hungry!)
Coffee and/or Tea
No Alcohol

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
District Six Museum

Meet in front of the main entrance of District Six Museum (25A Buitenkant Street). The tour starts in District Six, passes through the city centre, and ends on Wale Street.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    District Six

    We’ll discover District Six through the lens of the inner city’s formal food economy, featuring some of the favourite food artisans and entrepreneurs, with tastings at two formal food vendors and a shopping stop at the favourite zero-waste grocer.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cape Town

    We’ll explore the heart of the CBD through tastings from traditional African informal food entrepreneurs, featuring one of the favourite East African community kitchens, and learn how migration, food, and identity connect in Cape Town.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Church Square

    We’ll visit public squares and discuss placemaking and urban design in Cape Town’s city centre, focusing on formal and informal food economies in both colonial and recent history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    In and around Grand Central Shopping Centre, we explore how architecture, urban life, food, and entrepreneurship intersect in Cape Town.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Greenmarket Square

    There will be time to explore local and African diaspora artisans around Greenmarket Square and nearby hidden spots for fabrics and handmade goods.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We usually end at Honest Chocolate Cafe, enjoying locally made, ethically sourced chocolate.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by African Food & Storytelling Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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