South Africa · FOOD
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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.”
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 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”
Cruise Hartbeespoort Dam on the Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with food, panoramic views through wrap-around glass, and table-served finger foods.
“this is my second time boarding the alba,this time's experience was out of this world,from the DJ to our waitress Rose...thank you very much”
A 2 to 3 hour Cape Town city walk with Somali and West African meals, Cape Malay snacks, and neighborhood storytelling.
“Our tour was amazing! We were filled with delicious food from hole in the wall places, but it was so much more than that! The stories and information were perfect! Sifiso was a fantastic guide!”
A 4-hour walking food tour from Bo-Kaap to the Waterfront with Cape Malay classics, beer and gin tastings, and fynbos ice cream.
“A great experience,our guide Olivia was very knowledgeable and friendly. Some excellent food and wine”
4.5-hour small-group Cape Town food walk with 15+ tastings and alcohol, plus history at Company’s Gardens, Bo-Kaap and Greenmarket Square.
“Rupesh and Craig were amazing! This is one of the best city tours ever. They walk you around at a comfortable pace, and not too far a distance, with the food stops carefully planned and in a logical order, explaining the city history thru it's foodRead more”
Ride through Soweto on a 4-hour bike tour of Vilakazi Street and Orlando with 2 meals, beer stops, and local stories.
“the best! the for real Saweto! the guides story telling and history was amazing.”
4-hour Cape Town culinary walking tour through Bo-Kaap and City Bowl with guide-led history, water, and plenty of tastings for $155.
“Tour was excellent. Lindy was able to give us so much information with egards to Cale Town and its rich history. The food places she took us to were magnificent. Highly recommend.”
Johannesburg street food in Fordsburg Square, tasting six cultures with a guide in 2.5 hours for $60.
“Loved the adventure trying new foods. Tried everything and was pleasantly surprised how much I loved it all. Thanks Gilda for exposing us to very different cultural foods.”
Van Loveren near Robertson offers a 1 to 2 hour wine and food pairing experience in lush gardens, with non-alcoholic and kiddies options.
“Bad , we will never come back. No system, I called the day before and made the appointment and gave my name. Still they don’t accept us.”
A personalized 3-hour Cape Town walking food tour with 6 to 8 tastings, local guides, and flexible timing across Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, and V&A.
“Our guide, Parinita, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the central business district. We went to only two restaurant establishments, one Indian and one African. The food was great in both locations, and plentiful. Normally it has been my experience to go to 5-6 different Read more”
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