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Cape Town: Essential Food and Drink Tour
13 ReviewsThe tour our focuses on a variety of different traditions and food cultures in the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant. Each stop is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the cultures involved.
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Highlights
- Explore the De Waterkant, Greenpoint, and the Waterfront on a walking food tour
- Engage with local food artisans and learn how they contribute to Cape Town's evolving food scene
- Enjoy tastings from some of Cape Town's hidden culinary gems, from local Cape Malayan dishes to traditional South African fare
- Learn more about Cape Towns incredible history and architecture
- Visit the Bo Kaap
Description
This tour focuses on a variety of different traditions and food cultures in Cape Town from the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant. Each stop is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the cultures involved; the food and locations always relate back to important aspects of Capetonian heritage, especially about how the different communities developed together. We touch base on the Indian Ocean Slave Trade and Apartheid and how they both played a vital part in local cuisine as well as in the national consciousness of South African culture. The Essentials tour is our 'first born' :) and the most popular tour at this time. Plays off in the colourful De Waterkant, filled with history, culture but more so what the locals like to enjoy day to day. We stop at Bo Kaap Deli, Marcos African Cafe, Cafe Charles & Fireman’s Arms. 4 food and drink parings.Includes
This tour play’s off from the borders of the colourful Bo-Kaap, throughout the vibrant De Waterkant. Restaurants, stops, food and drink: We currently stop at the following restaurants: 1- Bo Kaap Deli: for some local tea’s or a Coffee with Koesisters – Historical walk through the Bo Kaap 2- Marcos Africa Café: for an African platter of Ostrich medallions, Springbok stew, Samp&Beans with Chakalaka salad - African beer Umqombothi 3- Cafe Charles: Bobotie and Bubbles. Cape Malay spice and history introduction. 4- Fireman Arms: Craft Beers/Gin, paired with bunny chow & malva pudding with Ice Cream. Along with the history of the area and the Portuguese landing on our shores. All portions are tasting size but you will be comfortably full after the tour. The tour plays off in the amazing Bo Kaap & De Waterkant This tour focuses on a variety of different traditions and food cultures in Cape Town from the Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant.Important Information
- • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility; it includes around 2 miles of walking, spilt up between tasting locations
- Transportation to or from the tour is not provided
- Tours run in all weather, depending on the severity of the wind and rain
- The guide will contact you in the case of any cancellations
- If you have any food allergies, please contact the local partner about your allergies immediately after booking
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