Guided Food Tour with 15 Tastings & Local Wines

Bo-Kaap Food and Wine Tour in Cape Town

This guided food tour in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap neighborhood suits food lovers interested in local culture and flavors.

Description

Start your tour among Bo-Kaap’s colorful houses, experiencing Cape Malay heritage through flavors like crispy samosas and sweet coconut buns. As you explore the city’s backstreets, taste indigenous Rooibos tea in a botanical garden before learning to eat pap by hand, connecting you to South Africa’s roots. Visit local spots to try Boerewors, the spiced sausage central to the South African braai culture.

The tour accommodates up to 12 guests, creating a relaxed atmosphere like spending a day with a local. From rustic street food, continue to the Cape Winelands’ sophisticated side with local wines paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. End with a modern dessert at a boutique chocolate shop and enjoy a surprise Secret Dish that offers a unique taste of the city’s culinary soul.

Highlights

• Guided food tour with a local expert
• Explore Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets
• Taste samosas, coconut buns, Boerewors, Rooibos tea, and traditional pap
• Experience a South African braai with spiced sausage
• Enjoy Cape wines paired with cheese and charcuterie
• Discover a Secret Dish that reflects Cape Town’s culinary culture

Includes

• Koeksister - local doughnut with coconut icing
• Freshly fried samosas and daltjie with spicy dipping sauce
• Pap, chakalaka, and assorted African vegetable and meat stews
• Boerewors roll, an Afrikaans braai classic
• Local cheese, charcuterie, homemade bread, and oil
• Banana bread
• Bunny Chow, a Cape Malay styled curry
• Rooibos tea
• Three local Cape wines paired with cheese and meats
• Nqomboti - homemade maize beer from South Africa and Zimbabwe
• Maheu - a creamy maize drink
• Local IPA beer
• Water and soft drinks

Excludes

• Transportation to and from the meeting point
• Guide's gratuity

Important Information

• Itinerary and menu may change due to location availability, weather, or other circumstances
• Contact in advance for dietary requirements to ensure appropriate accommodations
• The tour involves considerable walking; comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Book early to secure your spot. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. The best time to visit is during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds.