Cape Town
Tastes of Cape Town: ultimate food experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
4.9
(21)
Tastes of Cape Town: ultimate food experience
Multicultural influences bring a kaleidoscope of flavors - and a surprise or two.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy 3 hours with your host, who will share with you some of the tastes that come together to make this city so unique
- Discover the multitude of dishes that can mean eating like a local, and know you’re eating them in some of the most authentic spots possible
- Explore Bo-Kaap, the historic Cape Malay district where you can feast on curries, tomato bredie and bobotie
- Amble along hip Bree Street and indulge in the Capetonian cafe culture
- Visit the V&A market and taste a variety of local favorites from biltong to artisanal cheese
- Whatever your style and tastes, we promise there’s an intoxicating world of produce and flavors you’ve never imagined - let us know what you like and your host will share what Cape Town has to offer with you
- Get recommendations for more places to eat, drink (and be merry) during your stay
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
3 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
6-8 tastings of various South African specialties
Coffee, wine, craft beer or a soft drink
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks in addition to what is included in the experience
Tickets to additional attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll follow your local Cape Town host as you weave through the vibrant city, flitting from Africa to Europe to Malaysia and back again - who knew you could get so far in just a three-hour experience?
You’ll sample cuisine deeply embedded in the city’s culture; from Cape Malay dishes like samoosa, tomato bredie, and bobotie to traditional Xhosa dishes like pap, a porridge made of ground maize or hearty oxtail stew to those South African braai staples like boerewors, you’re bound to find a new favorite dish somewhere along the way.
You’ll soak up the lively atmosphere of hip Bree Street and its eclectic cafe culture, feast on Cape Malay curries in colorful Bo-Kaap, and try some artisanal street food at the V&A market. Just bring an open mind (and maybe some loose trousers) - you’re in for a kaleidoscope of flavors and a surprise or two.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Kate,
Feb 2025
Paritina gave us lots of information and took us to the places we wouldn’t find ourselves. We have a great time and thoroughly recommend it.
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Henry,
Aug 2024
He is a great man
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Sandra,
Jun 2024
Tafa was outstanding! Very knowledgeable, great listener and a wonderful storyteller. He exceeded our expectations!
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Briege,
May 2024
Tafa was an excellent guide - his English is brilliant and his knowledge of all things African is vast. Tafa is such a lovely person and you really feel like you are in safe, caring hands with Tafa. He is a great guide.
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Kristina,
Apr 2024
Tafa gave us an amazing experience sampling a variety of local cuisines. Starting in Bo-Kaap with Malay dishes and on to kore traditional African dishes and then for an open market experience. Tafa made the experience a delight engaging in great conversation!
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Tej,
Mar 2024
Tafa was an excellent local host. He knows all the best local spots and gave us some great local tips for our trip. Thank you!
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