Cape Town: Explore the Rich and Diverse Food Culture with a Personalized Local Host
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Cape Town
Discover Cape Town's rich and diverse food culture with a personalized local host. Explore the city's vibrant food scene and indulge in traditional dishes and artisanal produce. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bo-kaap - Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of the Bo-Kaap area, renowned for its cultural diversity. Delight in the genuine Cape Malay culinary delights at the quaint Biesmiellah eatery.\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- Bree Street - Stroll down the dynamic Bree Street, a hub of Cape Town’s varied gastronomy scene. Savor the trendy cafe culture with a freshly brewed Americano or latte at a cozy street-side coffee shop, or indulge in a variety of dishes from gourmet salads and seafood to traditional African cuisine or a local braai (bbq).\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences\n- V&A Food Market - Make a stop at the V&A food market, a haven for street food connoisseurs offering an assortment of vendors who showcase local fare ranging from biltong (dried meat) to handcrafted cheeses and classic chutneys.\n\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
  • Walking experience with transport options available
  • 6-8 tastings of South African specialties, including beverages
  • 3-hour city tour with a personal Host
  • Private and personalized tour experience
  • Hotel meet-up on request for central locations
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation costs (public transportation and taxis can be used on the day at an extra cost)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the multi-culinary panorama of Cape Town, a city known for its amalgamation of worldwide flavours. With your Host leading the way, embark on a journey encompassing historical European influences to Southeast Asian cuisine, all integrated into the city’s cosmopolitan food scene. Sample traditional Cape Malay dishes, indulge in mouth-watering fresh seafood, delight in authentic Xhosa foods that boast of their African roots, or venture into the local ‘braai’ or BBQ. Whatever gastronomic delight you desire, our service is tailored to your palate. Upon booking, contact will be made within 24 hours to learn more about your food interests, and to pair you with a Host who shares your tastes. Your Host will propose an itinerary, and coordinate a meeting time and place, but flexibility is key - there’s always room for changes depending on your wishes.

Location
Clock Tower Waterfront
Dock Road
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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N5848mualiciat
Mar 19, 2024
Food tour turned History tour - Parnita is very friendly, highly knowledgeable and very flexible. A wonderful experience! I booked a good tour but was feeling sick so we switched last minute to a history tour and it was so informative. Loved every moment.
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James_g
Mar 10, 2024
Tasty Cape Town - Flexible friendly and knowledgeable- a nice snapshot of Cape Town. Thanks for a great day! Cheers!!!
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Stephen_c
Mar 8, 2024
Great tour! - Tafa is an excellent guide. He took us to some wonderful restaurants to sample local food. Highly recommend Tafa and the tour.
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Wiffen
Mar 16, 2023
A food tour plus a lot more - Poor Karin had her work cut out with me! I was ill with a tummy bug for most of my South Africa trip, and rocked up in Cape Town both starving and terrified to eat. Karin instantly understood, shifted gears, and tailored the experience to my slower pace, patchy appetite and possibly dramatic and sudden need for a toilet (which luckily didn't arise). I loved getting a 'proper' city tour in and among the food stops, and Karin was so knowledgeable about everything. We visited Bo-Kaap, the Company Gardens, Prins and Prins and all around this central area. Karin was great company and very sympathetic and easy to chat with. I managed some (but not all) of the nosh (as I recall a koesister featured), which was a tragedy really, because it's clear that Cape Town has so much amazing cuisine to try. So my photos attached do not show me eating but rather just enjoying CT in the sunshine. Clearly I will have to come back, and try again! My experience really shows how great City Unscripted experiences are in how flexible, personal and unique they can be, regardless of the circumstances. The hosts like Karin are so knowledgeable about their home turf that they can pivot instantly. As a traveller who is often going solo, also, the fact the guides I have had are so companionable makes a huge difference, and I feel like I have acquired a new friend for the day. I also certainly echo a previous reviewer in how thorough Karin was in getting in touch early on once I had booked, and keeping in touch periodically until our tour. That was very reassuring and it was lovely to chat with her in advance over WhatsApp. Thanks to Karin for saving my day and making it memorable for all the right reasons!
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Frequentflier545595
Feb 1, 2023
Great Cape Town foods and drinks tours spice up with mini city tour. - As Cape Town Tourist guide I strive to provide greater services to my guests to enjoy their stay. With that ideal in mind i was blessed to be assigned Kelechi for foods and drinks tours , he was flexible guest to enable me to spice up our experience with mini city tour around venues that were I identified to be of great attractions in terms of bites and drinks .
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Sharolynnw
Feb 9, 2020
A good introduction to Cape Town - Karin’s dedication to her tours was apparent before the tour even started, as she reached out to us numerous times to ensure everything was lined up properly. Being a Sunday, several of the places she had planned to take us were closed, but for the most part she adjusted the itinerary on the fly and showed us other points of interest. After we eventually had the first stop for an appetizer and drink, she suggested we continue in her vehicle so that we could see more than was possible on foot. The additional charge seemed reasonable so we agreed, and she went out of her way to show us numerous Cape Town highlights, including the V&A Waterfront and the views from the road up to Table Mountain. Her passion for her home town was evident throughout the tour, as was her desire to ensure the food choice was consistent with our preferences. The second, and final, food stop was a delicious selection of appetizers at Karibu which, given that we had to wait for a table, is an obviously-popular spot on the Waterfront.
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