Food Tours in South Africa: 4 of Them, Priced and Timed

1.The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $113Our pick

Walk through Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, and the Foreshore while sampling South African dishes, wine, beer, coffee, and tea. A local guide, often praised for warm storytelling, connects the food with Cape Town’s culture and past. Expect about 2 kilometers of easy walking, a small group, and a different finishing point.

“The food was so good. I don’t eat much meat, but the vegetarian options were so tasty. Favorites included the bobotie and the food at the African restaurant. Loved going through Bo Kaap. The wine stop was not as exciting, the natural wine was gross. We stopped at a spice shop and historical places. It was a great way to experience Capetown.”

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2.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $277

Spend nine hours touring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Wilson, Alex, or Gordon. Visit four estates, taste up to 20 wines, pair wine with Fairview cheese, and choose a Delheim lunch. Luxury minibus transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Good driver, very informative, nice vineyards visited, didn’t rush us we took our time at each one”

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3.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek from Cape Town. Walk Stellenbosch, taste five wines with chocolate at Lanzerac, sample Tokara wines, then ride the Franschhoek wine tram to selected estates. Guides such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, and Rodney are known for adding local stories and keeping the day moving.

“Natasha was very competent and knowledgeable to what she is discussing. It was the first time I tried wine tasting tour and I definitely want to try it again. We also made new friends from different parts of the world. =)”

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4.Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77Best value

Spend three hours tasting African cuisines in Johannesburg’s Maboneng or Yeoville districts. Your English or French-speaking guide may be Rambo, Nkosi, Joe, Lebo, or another local host. Expect at least four dishes, street art, neighborhood stories, transport, water, and plenty of walking. African beer tasting is available at extra cost.

“The tour was great! We explored the city and tasted food from various African countries — everything was incredibly delicious. Our guide, Lebo, had great energy and was always smiling, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it!”

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