Food tours in Cape Town
Guided food walks that eat their way through a neighbourhood: markets, street food, tapas bars and family-run kitchens, with the history that explains each dish.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £83 to £120 per person. 3 of 3 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £105 | 4.9 (510) |
| African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre | 2–3 hours | Up to 10 | £83 | 5.0 (133) |
| Taste of Cape Town - food and city tour | 4.5 hours | Up to 10 | £120 | 5.0 (107) |
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Cape Town's history from the 1600s to today, tasting the dishes it shaped. Tour details: The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
Guided in English
From £105Free cancellation
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African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through central Cape Town telling its history through African food and stories. Tour details: African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre
Guided in English, German
From £83Free cancellation
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Taste of Cape Town - food and city tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through central Cape Town telling the city's story through its dishes. Tour details: Taste of Cape Town - food and city tour
Guided in English
From £120Free cancellation
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