South Africa · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cape Town Winelands tour with small-group tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, plus an a la carte vineyard lunch.
“A day full of delicious wine, laughter, and learning about South Africa's history, winemaking, and culture.”
2-hour Hartbeespoort Dam cruise with Magaliesberg views, South African finger foods, music, and cash bar drinks.
“The overall experience was great. what can be improved is the seats and tables that were used.”
Cape Town Essentials Food Tour in 4 hours: small-group tastings in Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, finishing at Foreshore sports bar.
“This was a good opportunity to see some of Capetown upclose and partake of various food and drink at the same time. Our guide Olivia was outstanding and would highly recommend this tour with her.”
Full-day Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town with Stellenbosch cellar tour, three wine tastings plus cheese, and a Franschhoek tram ride.
“Wellington, our guide was excellent: professional, flexible, funny and friendly. The whole experience was incredible at nice vineyards, good wine and nice pairings.”
Full-day Cape Winelands shared tour with 20 wine tastings, cheese pairings, lunch option, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek time, and Mandela prison stop.
“Great information from our guide Reuben. Good communication re pickup, lots of history, besutiful scenery and visited some pretty wineries in a few regions. Visited a statue of nelson mandela outside one of the prisons he was in. Four people on our trip, all singles and friendly. Long day 8-5 but a great experience.”
Small-group Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town with up to 20 wine tastings, wine and cheese at Fairview, plus optional Delheim lunch.
“Mbaye was the best driver and guide. I had an amazing day!”
Full-day Cape Town wine tour with Stellenbosch tastings, Lanzerac chocolate pairing, Tokara blends, and Franschhoek wine tram.
“Peter was an amazing host and guide! We had a fun group and drank some amazing wine. Peter even got me ice and pain killers when my hand got trapped under the wooden seats on the tram when someone flipped the seat over to face the over way and ripped my nails clean off! Despite this it was still an amazing day and worth the accident 😂 I would 100 recommend this fabulous service, especially as it avoids costly fees trying to get the the wine tram and back. Pick up from outside our place and lots of fun! Thanks again! Unforgettable day!”
Small-group bike tour in Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, with Cape Dutch sites, two wine tastings, and wine-chocolate pairing.
“Our guide Michel was very informative. It was a very hot day and he made sure we had regular stops in the shade on our way round Stellenbosch.”
Johannesburg guided food walk through Yeoville or Maboneng, sampling Ghanaian, Nigerian and more African dishes with local guides.
“Joe was an amazing tour guide! You can really tell how passionate and knowledgeable he is and he shared so many interesting details along the way. The tour was super organized, and the food was absolutely delicious. It felt very authentic and thoughtfully chosen. :) I’d 100% recommend!”
A one-day wine circuit from Cape Town through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with cheese and biltong tastings, a wine tram ride, plus Mandela’s prison.
“The day was fantastic. The wine tastings were great, but what really made the experience was Zaine. From the moment the tour started, it was clear he genuinely cared not just about putting on a good day but about getting to know us as people. He has an amazing relationship with the staff at each stop, which made us feel incredibly welcome at every winery and at lunch. We never felt rushed, had time to explore and he went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves the whole day. There were also fires in Franschhoek that shifted direction during the day which Zaine handled brilliantly. He…”
A private, 3-hour Cape Town walking food tour with 10 local tastings, city highlights, and a guide who adjusts to your tastes and diet.
“Our guide cancelled on the day of our tour and had a friend substitute. The friend was nice and knowledgeable about Cape Town but took us to food stands in a sketchy neighborhood. Food was sloppy at best and left us both with stomach aches. We quit the tour after 6 tastings.”
Taste of Africa in Joburg’s Yeoville and Maboneng with guided food stops, lunch, pickup, optional beer, and street-art walks in 3 hours.
“Had a fantastic experience, not only did I try some delicious food, but also saw amazing street art and had a great insight into the South African culture. I also felt I was off the beaten track with few, if any other tourists getting to experience the incredibly vibrant local area”
Live African drum show plus Constantia wine tasting at Silvermist Vineyard, with interactive drumming and big views in Cape Town.
“We had a great time. From wine tasting to the show. Very friendly staff at the restaurant aswell. We really enjoyed ourselves”
Half-day winelands tasting in Stellenbosch, with cellar tour, two wine tastings, cheese pairing, and easy Cape City pickup.
“Great experience, very helpful guide who took the time to show us the town as well as nearby gardens.”
Wine tasting at Silvermist with the owner, then Drumstruck, an interactive African drumming show with your own djembe in stunning Constantia.
“A brilliant drum show with such talented artists! The wine tasting was informative and oh so delicious!”
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