Cape Town: 3-Hour Food and Drink Tour

Cape Town Food and Drink Tour

This three-hour culinary walking tour takes you through Cape Town's distinctive food scene, from street cafes serving crispy fish and chips to local spots dishing up traditional game meat. Your local guide leads you to carefully selected venues that showcase authentic South African flavours, whether you're starting with breakfast or exploring lunch and dinner options.

You'll taste iconic dishes like the massive Gatsby sandwich loaded with meats, chips and sauces, plus Bunny Chow - a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with aromatic curry that reflects the city's Indian influences. The tour also includes Bobotie, a classic minced beef dish topped with egg custard that perfectly balances sweet and savoury elements.

Beyond the main dishes, you'll sample traditional snacks including air-dried biltong and droewors, plus braai specialties like boerewors sausage straight from the grill. The experience concludes with koeksisters, those syrupy deep-fried treats that locals can't resist. Your guide shares stories behind each dish, giving you proper context for Cape Town's diverse culinary heritage.

What is Included

• Three-hour guided food tour
• Local guide with culinary knowledge
• Food and drink tastings at multiple venues
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle transport
• Small group size for personal experience

Good to Know

The tour runs for three hours and includes round-trip hotel transport in air-conditioned vehicles. Group sizes stay small to ensure you get proper attention from your guide. Twenty percent of your tour fee covers food and drink purchases, though alcoholic beverages require additional payment.

Arrive at the meeting point on time and communicate any dietary requirements in advance. Leave large bags or luggage behind, and follow your guide's instructions throughout the experience. The tour adapts to different meal times, making it suitable for breakfast enthusiasts or those wanting to explore Cape Town's evening food scene.

Cape Town offers plenty more to discover beyond its food scene. Consider exploring the city's stunning coastline with a Cape Town Peninsula full day tour or take in the panoramic views from Table Mountain via cable car. For wine enthusiasts, the nearby Stellenbosch wine region tours provide the perfect complement to your culinary adventure.