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Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour
Product code 402202P5
From
From ZAR 2,100
Dates
Available from Feb 25, 2026
Start times
11:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-5, Child ages 6-13, Youth ages 14-17, Adult ages 18-64, Senior ages 65-99
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Two Sides of Cape Town Food Experience in the City Centre
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From ZAR 2,100
Two Sides of Cape Town Food Tour





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience offers a unique perspective on Cape Town’s diverse food landscape. This 4-hour walking food tour explores both the formal and informal food economies of Cape Town’s city centre, offering insight into how food, entrepreneurship, and urban space intersect. Rather than a typical food tour, this experience focuses on the stories behind the food, highlighting small, independent businesses and the communities that shape the city’s culinary identity. Guests gain a deeper understanding of Cape Town through a balanced lens that connects culture, history, and everyday lived experience. Ideal for curious travellers seeking a more inclusive, non-extractive approach to tourism, this tour offers a meaningful introduction to the city beyond the surface.
Overview
Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience offers a unique perspective on Cape Town’s diverse food landscape. This 4-hour walking food tour explores both the formal and informal food economies of Cape Town’s city centre, offering insight into how food, entrepreneurship, and urban space intersect. Rather than a typical food tour, this experience focuses on the stories behind the food, highlighting small, independent businesses and the communities that shape the city’s culinary identity. Guests gain a deeper understanding of Cape Town through a balanced lens that connects culture, history, and everyday lived experience. Ideal for curious travellers seeking a more inclusive, non-extractive approach to tourism, this tour offers a meaningful introduction to the city beyond the surface.
What's Included
Included
Includes two shared snacks, street foods, and desserts. (Come hungry!)
Bottled water
Includes about 4 shared meals. (Please come hungry!)
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
No Alcohol
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of the main entrance of District Six Museum (25A Buitenkant Street). The tour starts in District Six, passes through the city centre, and ends on Wale Street.
End point
Sometimes we end on Greenmarket Square. If so, we’ll confirm this with you during the tour.
We end at Honest Chocolate on Wale Street. If this changes, we’ll let you know during the tour.
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
We’ll discover District Six through the lens of the inner city’s formal food economy, featuring some of the favourite food artisans and entrepreneurs, with tastings at two formal food vendors and a shopping stop at the favourite zero-waste grocer.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
We’ll explore the heart of the CBD through tastings from traditional African informal food entrepreneurs, featuring one of the favourite East African community kitchens, and learn how migration, food, and identity connect in Cape Town.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
We’ll visit public squares and discuss placemaking and urban design in Cape Town’s city centre, focusing on formal and informal food economies in both colonial and recent history.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
In and around Grand Central Shopping Centre, we explore how architecture, urban life, food, and entrepreneurship intersect in Cape Town.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
There will be time to explore local and African diaspora artisans around Greenmarket Square and nearby hidden spots for fabrics and handmade goods.
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
We usually end at Honest Chocolate Cafe, enjoying locally made, ethically sourced chocolate.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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