South Africa · FOOD
21 reviewed
Prices, running times and the practical detail sit with every entry, for the 15 food experiences genuinely worth a day of a South African trip. Read the top three and you will have decided.
Cape Town to Cape Winelands: wine tastings with cheese and chocolate, vineyard lunch, and scenic stops in Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch.
“Fantastic day. Can’t improve on the professionalism of Jose. Thank you.”
Two-hour Hartbeespoort Dam cruise with South African finger foods, music, and Magaliesberg views, plus a cash bar for drinks.
“The boat was so massive,clean ,comfortable and nice ,the chefs,bartender and waitress were so very polite,they are hard workers and friendly.hoo,the food was delicious,everything is so perfect. I will come again”
Walk Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, and Foreshore on a small-group food tour with tastings and drinks included.
“A great way to learn about the history of CP and it's food history- we tried a bunch of delicious food and beverages that I would not have normally sought out, a perfect way to explore the city!”
Guided food walk through Yeoville or Maboneng in Johannesburg, tasting pan-African dishes with drinks and street-art stops.
“I enjoyed the different kinds of foods and the guide’s knowledge of the city. One thing it was a lot of food in a short time. I couldn’t appreciate it as much.”
Taste 10 local Cape Town bites with a private guide. Start at Greenmarket Square, stop at Company’s Gardens, and learn city context.
“Zuzy shared both historical and gastronomical stories with us. The food was delicious, the portions were huge, and the experience was enlightening. Zuzy was a delightful guide! We highly recommend this tour.”
Sample African flavors in Johannesburg’s Maboneng and Yeoville on a 3-hour walk, with lunch and optional beer plus street-art neighborhood stops.
“The three food stops were fabulous. Good variety of cultures represented. The tour of Maboneng, although interesting, focused more on the art culture and less on the food influence. We didn’t eat our first food until 45 minutes into the tour and really thought we were on the wrong tour. Guide was knowledgeable.”
2-hour Alba cruise on Hartbeespoort Dam: wrap-around glass views, sparkling wine, hot and cold finger foods. Cash bar for drinks.
“The best experience ever😍the staff made it worse with their excellent service🥰🥰, I will definitely come back”
African food and storytelling walking tour in Cape Town city centre with two warm shared meals, bites, and historic squares in 2-3 hours.
“I highly recommend this food tour!! We tried so many different foods that we would never have tried on our own. We wanted an authentic cultural experience, which is exactly what we got. Tawanda did an amazing job guiding us around Cape Town. He is super knowledgeable and passionate about the architecture and history in Cape Town/SA.”
Walk Cape Town from Bo-Kaap to the Waterfront with bobotie, beer pairings, rooibos, Inverroche gin, and fynbos ice cream.
“This was a great tour! I landed in Cape Town with a free day to explore and I booked this tour last minute. I am so glad I did! Justin was an engaging, funny, and informative guide who clearly has a lot of knowledge and made the tour meaningful. I would highly recommend.”
Walk Cape Town’s City Bowl, taste four African dishes at three restaurants with local stories, and keep it vegetarian-friendly with water.
“Such a disappointment. I recommended to 2 other couples who booked and joined this tour with us, based on the previous reviews. I was so embarrassed as the guide was 30 minutes late and wasn’t the guide advised in the messages. He brought a friend who was just Read more”
Taste of Cape Town food tour: Company’s Gardens, Bo-Kaap and Greenmarket Square, with 15+ tastings and history, small group.
“Rupesh and Craig were amazing! This is one of the best city tours ever. They walk you around at a comfortable pace, and not too far a distance, with the food stops carefully planned and in a logical order, explaining the city history thru it's foodRead more”
Cycle Soweto on a 4-hour food and beer bike tour with two meals, tastings, and real stories from local guides.
“Great way to see Soweto and get learn some history and current state of South Africa, apartheid, the culture, the tribes, food, music, etc! I had a long layover in OR Tambo airport and this was a perfect way to get out and see part of the city, get some (local) lunch, and talk to some of the people of Soweto before an 11 hour flight! I’m a female traveling alone and felt very safe. They have a fun, knowledgeable and streetsmart group of people running their tours! They also take book donations if you are able to bring any for the local kids.”
4-hour Cape Town culinary walking tour through Bo-Kaap and the City Bowl with local tastings, fynbos tea, and cultural stories.
“If you’re looking for a unique cultural tour that highlights the richness of Cape Town’s multicultural heritage, this is the perfect choice. Our tour began around 11 AM in the vibrant Bo-Kaap area, known for its colorful houses and deep-rooted history. We were part of a small group, which made the experience feel intimate and personal. Our guide, Lindy, was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and accommodating, sharing insights about the city’s diverse cultures and histories. The food stops were a highlight—each restaurant was a local favorite, and we were welcomed not just as guests, but as friends. We sampled a wide variety of traditional dishes including samosas, braai, chocolate, curry, spic...”
Taste street food across Fordsburg Square Flea Market in Johannesburg, with stops spanning up to six cultures and a great guide.
“Gilda was an excellent tour guide. She was very informative, confident, and freely shared her knowledge of South African social history and more.”
Van Loveren near Robertson: garden stroll plus Christina's Bistro food and wine pairings, from $6.35, mobile ticket.
“Bad , we will never come back. No system, I called the day before and made the appointment and gave my name. Still they don’t accept us.”
