Cape Town Essentials Food Tour with Tastings in Bo-Kaap, City Centre and De Waterkant
by Cape Town Culinary Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R4,095Overview
This Cape Town Essentials Food Tour lasts about four hours and covers four neighborhoods: Bo-Kaap, City Centre, De Waterkant, and Foreshore. The tour begins in Bo-Kaap, spending one hour tasting local dishes such as Cape Malay specialties and learning about the area's culture and history. Next, the group walks to Bree Street in the city centre, where they visit Heritage Square and sample South African classics in a courtyard setting. After that, the tour continues for one hour in De Waterkant near the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, exploring streets lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants, with tastings of both local and international foods. The final stop is a longstanding sports bar in the Foreshore district, where participants enjoy local fare and the lively atmosphere. On Mondays, the tour ends in the city centre, a short distance from the usual final location. The route covers about 2 kilometers on foot and includes stairs, so it is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. A local guide leads the tour and provides food and drink tastings, including alternative non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee and tea. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for variable weather. The tour operates rain or shine except in extreme weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-Kaap
The tour begins in Bo-Kaap, where Cape Malay culture is prominent. Guests sample local foods while learning about the neighborhood’s culture and history during a one-hour walk.
60 min
Cape Town
Next is a one-hour visit to Bree Street in Cape Town’s city centre. This area has a dense concentration of restaurants. The group visits Heritage Square and enjoys South African dishes in a courtyard under vines.
60 min
De Waterkant
The third stop is De Waterkant, a neighborhood centered around the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. Guests explore streets with boutiques, galleries, coffee bars, and restaurants while learning why the area is sought after and tasting foods from global and local kitchens.
60 min
Foreshore
The final hour is spent at one of Cape Town’s oldest sports bars in the Foreshore district, known for its local atmosphere and patriotism. Guests eat local food and enjoy the lively setting. On Mondays, the tour ends a few hundred meters away in the city centre.
60 min
Meeting point
Our tour meets at Bo Kaap Deli. It is situated on the corner of Rose and Church Street. Our group will be ready to go promptly at 12:00pm, so please do let us know if you happen to be running a couple of minutes late.
End point
Please note that 2pm MONDAY tours will end at the hidden Gin Bar at 6pm. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cape Town Essentials Food Tour with Tastings in Bo-Kaap, City Centre and De Waterkant
by Cape Town Culinary Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R4,095Overview
This Cape Town Essentials Food Tour lasts about four hours and covers four neighborhoods: Bo-Kaap, City Centre, De Waterkant, and Foreshore. The tour begins in Bo-Kaap, spending one hour tasting local dishes such as Cape Malay specialties and learning about the area's culture and history. Next, the group walks to Bree Street in the city centre, where they visit Heritage Square and sample South African classics in a courtyard setting. After that, the tour continues for one hour in De Waterkant near the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, exploring streets lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants, with tastings of both local and international foods. The final stop is a longstanding sports bar in the Foreshore district, where participants enjoy local fare and the lively atmosphere. On Mondays, the tour ends in the city centre, a short distance from the usual final location. The route covers about 2 kilometers on foot and includes stairs, so it is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. A local guide leads the tour and provides food and drink tastings, including alternative non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee and tea. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for variable weather. The tour operates rain or shine except in extreme weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-Kaap
The tour begins in Bo-Kaap, where Cape Malay culture is prominent. Guests sample local foods while learning about the neighborhood’s culture and history during a one-hour walk.
60 min
Cape Town
Next is a one-hour visit to Bree Street in Cape Town’s city centre. This area has a dense concentration of restaurants. The group visits Heritage Square and enjoys South African dishes in a courtyard under vines.
60 min
De Waterkant
The third stop is De Waterkant, a neighborhood centered around the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. Guests explore streets with boutiques, galleries, coffee bars, and restaurants while learning why the area is sought after and tasting foods from global and local kitchens.
60 min
Foreshore
The final hour is spent at one of Cape Town’s oldest sports bars in the Foreshore district, known for its local atmosphere and patriotism. Guests eat local food and enjoy the lively setting. On Mondays, the tour ends a few hundred meters away in the city centre.
60 min
Meeting point
Our tour meets at Bo Kaap Deli. It is situated on the corner of Rose and Church Street. Our group will be ready to go promptly at 12:00pm, so please do let us know if you happen to be running a couple of minutes late.
End point
Please note that 2pm MONDAY tours will end at the hidden Gin Bar at 6pm. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.