The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
By Cape Town Culinary Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
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English
- Local, professional guide.
- Food and Drink tastings.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol.
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- History Tour of the area.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from tour.
- Departure details
- Bokaap Deli, 114 Church St, Bokaap, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Our tour meets at Bo Kaap Deli. It is situated in an old blue building on the corner of Rose and Church Street. Our group will be ready to go promptly at 12:00pm, so please do let us know if you happen to be running a couple of minutes late.
Return details- 25 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa The tour ends in the popular Fireman's Arms in the De Waterkant area. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 58697P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Allergies or dietary requirements bookings please note: This tour is base on our local food and dishes from Cape Town, if you cancel out meat, carbs or alcohol is does change the story and experience.
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dress code is comfortable, including comfortable walking shoes.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2 Km.
- Dress for comfort.
- Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- We CAN accommodate no seafood, shellfish and pork allergies/food restrictions.
- We CAN accommodate gluten free, wheat free, nut, dairy, halal or kosher allergies/food restrictions.
- Tickets are non-refundable, they are however exchangeable/transferable with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to tour commencing.
- Tour runs in slight rain but depending on how extreme, please not the guide will contact you.
- Cape Town has paid street parking available. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.
- Please make a note on you booking if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, our guides book the food in advance to avoid missing out on any of dishes.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour?
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour price starts from $94.83. Discover and book The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour cancellation policy?
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour?
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour is hosted by Cape Town Culinary Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Cape Town Culinary Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 4h. Discover and book The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 58697P1
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Itinerary
- You'll start atBokaap Deli114 Church St, Bokaap, Cape Town, 8001, South AfricaOur tour meets at Bo Kaap Deli. It is situated in an old blue building on the corner of Rose and Church Street. Our group will be ready to go promptly at 12:00pm, so please do let us know if you happen to be running a couple of minutes late.See address & details
- 1De WaterkantStop: 10 minutesBeautiful and vibrant colourful houses.Read morePass byBo-Kaap
- You'll end at25 Buitengracht St25 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South AfricaThe tour ends in the popular Fireman's Arms in the De Waterkant area. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from.See address & details
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JPHIGH
00An excellent tour around parts of Cape Town we had previously not visited.
Justin,our guide, was excellent. If there was an app that covered everything in CT (geographical,political,edible…
pattgu008
00Is a must if you are in Cape Town
We loved it! I went with my husband and we really enjoyed it, everything was delicious and we learned a lot of hist…
andrewrice
00Perhaps the best way to get to know Cape Town!
Wow! This operation rocks. They have something for everybody. From coffee, to bobotie, to koesisters, to wine. Oh, …
William B
00Very Solid Tasting Experience
We enjoyed our tour and it was a great way to eat and learn about the different cultures in South Africa. The way t…
sunnyarbormom
00So much fun!
We are in agreement with all the other reviews ….Justin is AWESOME!!! It was just us with him and he made us feel …
m_lawson90
00A great food tour with an expert guide
We had such a great experience with Justin as our guide. We booked this for the start of our trip to Cape Town so w…
T3115EUsteveh
00Great Experience
Awesome morning out doing a coffee tour, highly recommend any of the tours for some great knowledge and history of …
KajD
00Tasty Foodie Experience
This was an AMAZING experience ... one that I would recommend to anyone and everyone. Not only was the food delicio…
607benj
00A must if you visit Cape Town - Highlight of our trip
Incredible tour across ape Town with Eljse, we saw and tried so much, it was made all the better by our guide Elsje…
megan070
00Friendly, Informative and Fun
What and absolute pleasure to deal with Elsje and Justin !!! It was such a fun experience to uncover hidden culinar…
WorldTraveler0723
00An amazing tour with Elsje!
I had an amazing afternoon food tour with Elsje doing a Taste of Africa! Elsje was awesome and made the tour fun & …
RaAlRe
00Perfect combination of enjoying fantastic food with sightseeing in lovely company
This food tour uniquely combines delicious food with sightseeing. Elsje my wonderful host for the tour provided not…
wolfi567
00So enjoyable
Only experience in comparable areas enables a person to write a qualified review. And that is exactly the reason wh…
Iany789
00A must for coffee lovets
Went on the coifee experience tour on Sat 20 March. Had the best time and greatest experience. Learned so much ab…
jacquese714
00Amazing and worth it!
I requested a tour as a surprise for my wife the day before and although the tours were not being run due to Covid,…
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kreneebw
Arizona95 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This was our first time doing a food tour and I must say we loved every minute. The tour started at at Origins coffee roasting shop, I learned so much about coffee and got to taste fresh coffee beans and had a delicious Pasteis de Nata.
Our second stop was at the cutest African restaurant called Cafe Charles where we had bobotie with rice and some tasty bubbly, it was so delicious. Our tour guide Justin gave us an amazing download on the history of Capetown. Our third stop was at an Irish pub called The Fireman’s Arms we had a flight of beer and a nice meal there. Again everything was delicious and Justin provided more history on the Cape. Our last stop was at this place called Misfits By The Ideas where we tasted a flight of Inverroche gin and had a delicious variety of ice creams to top off the day. Before we parted ways Justin gave everyone a seasoning pack and recipe for bobotie. Not sure when I’ll be brave enough to try cooking it, but it was definitely a nice and thoughtful add to the trip.
If you are debating about booking, don’t hesitate, just book it, you won’t be disappointed. Justin and his team will make your day!
Our second stop was at the cutest African restaurant called Cafe Charles where we had bobotie with rice and some tasty bubbly, it was so delicious. Our tour guide Justin gave us an amazing download on the history of Capetown. Our third stop was at an Irish pub called The Fireman’s Arms we had a flight of beer and a nice meal there. Again everything was delicious and Justin provided more history on the Cape. Our last stop was at this place called Misfits By The Ideas where we tasted a flight of Inverroche gin and had a delicious variety of ice creams to top off the day. Before we parted ways Justin gave everyone a seasoning pack and recipe for bobotie. Not sure when I’ll be brave enough to try cooking it, but it was definitely a nice and thoughtful add to the trip.
If you are debating about booking, don’t hesitate, just book it, you won’t be disappointed. Justin and his team will make your day!
Written February 4, 2023
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NorthStar23684309872
Good morning and thanks for the amazing rundown of the tour in your review! I'm so glad it stuck with you and you enjoyed every part.
Be sure to email me some pics of when you do attempt Bobotie (and don't worry, it is meant to be a bit of a mess).
Written March 4, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
karamgia
Hoboken, NJ9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We had an absolutely fantastic time touring around Cape Town with Justin! A native of Cape Town, he was an incredible guide, knowledgeable, warm and funny, and took us to all the best spots around the city. Since we only had a few days to spend in Cape Town, we wanted to make sure to see as much of it as possible, and Justin definitely helped us to do that. He took us through several different neighborhoods, where we stopped at some great local spots like the Bo-Kapp deli, Marco's for some delicious authentic African food and a great local pub, The Fireman's Arms, all while learning about the rich history of the area and the many cultures that are embedded within the city. We couldn't asked for a better guide, or a better introduction to Cape Town. We're already planning our trip back. Highly recommend!
Written May 11, 2023
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CTCTours
Hi there Kara :)
We hope that you are well
A big thank you from me and the team, we much appreciate your kind words and complements. We thank you for sharing in our passion and love for Cape Town :)
We hope to meet you again in the near future, wishing you all the best.
Keep well and hungry for more.
Warm regards,
Written May 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Craig
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Couples
One of our favorite parts of our 3 week trip to Cape Town. Highly recommend this tour early in your trip to acquaint yourself with local history and culture. Ask for Justin, who was a fount of knowledge and an in incredible guide. He caters to your personal preferences and his love of SA shows in his attention to detail.
Written April 21, 2022
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Greetings Craig,
We trust that you are doing well!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review this means the world to us and Justin :)
Thank you for sharing in our passion for Cape Town and our love for the city's culinary scene.
Keep well and hungry for more, until we meet again.
Warm regards,
Elsje and Justin
Written April 23, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Annmarie
Arlington, VA352 contributions
Dec 2022
We had a wonderful tour with Justin. We ended up touring on a national holiday, so they had to adjust the plan ahead of time, but we thought it was perfect! We loved all the places we went and felt like we got a good feel for Cape Town. Justin also gave us a great history lesson and is very knowledgeable which I'm so glad was a part of the tour. We compared all bobotie to the first taste we had on this tour and we loved the blind wine tasting at the end. Justin walked us back to our car and sent us recommendations for other restaurants while we were in town. This is a must-do in Cape Town!
Written January 16, 2023
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Matthew G
10 contributions
Jul 2022
First off Elsje was amazing since we had to rebook this tour 3 times due to the pandemic. Very flexible and accommodating, which was really appreciated. The tour was great. Not just the food and drink but an overall informative experience learning about Cape Town. Our guide Justin was on point with everything. I am not even a coffee drinker but enjoyed the coffee at Origins. My wife and I learned so much about coffee including how it is made decaffeinated. The food at Cafe Charles was very good, especially the Bobotie, which we look forward to making ourselves with the spice kit we were given when we get home. The pairing with the sparkling Sauvignon Blanc was perfect. The next stop was fun, casual, sports bar vibe - The Fireman's Arms. Here we enjoyed 3 different types of beer and the food of choice for us was the Cornish inspired puff pie. Good sports talk with Justin here. The last stop was at the Misfits the by Ideas Cartel for a gin tasting. My wife isn't a gin drinker but did like the varieties that didn't have the "piney" taste. The most unique part of this was that each gin was paired with a homemade ice cream. All the ice creams were good, but the basil ice cream is a must. Justin then took us to a Biltong shop where sampled and purchased some Biltong before ending our day. Excellent way to learn some about Cape Town and experience a variety of their food culture.
Written August 3, 2022
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flissie_11
Nottingham, UK170 contributions
Feb 2020
We have done several food tours in different parts of the world. This has to be one of the best we have ever taken! Our guide,Justin, was knowledgeable, both about the food and drink and also the history of the city. We started off with excellent coffee and ended with a stunning cocktail. In between were copious amounts of food and drink with enough walking in between to aid digestion! Justin followed up the tour by sending us photos of the tour and also his grandma's bobotie recipe - very welcome now we have left the sunshine of South Africa for the chill of the British winter! Would very highly recommend this trip to anyone with an interest in food and the city.
Written February 22, 2020
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Hi there!
I just want to give a huge thank you; your review really brought a smile to my face.
I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour so much! We work hard to make sure you get to see why we love this city and our food so much.
If the chill of Britain ever becomes a bit too much then you are always welcome back to our shores!
Thanks again.
Justin.
Written February 27, 2020
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pieboyinspain
Spain386 contributions
Jan 2023
This is a MUST DO event in Cape Town. The tour is of a really cool district rather than a city, but it is a lovely little district.
The tour guide Justin was brilliantly professional and really approachable. His local and national history and knowledge was deep and insightful. Great conversation through the day.
The 4 locations we visited were spectacular. Super food, great drinks and lovely people.
The time flew by. Justin also was happy to recommend other places to eat, visit or travel to.
I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cape Town
The tour guide Justin was brilliantly professional and really approachable. His local and national history and knowledge was deep and insightful. Great conversation through the day.
The 4 locations we visited were spectacular. Super food, great drinks and lovely people.
The time flew by. Justin also was happy to recommend other places to eat, visit or travel to.
I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cape Town
Written January 27, 2023
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NorthStar23684309872
Hi Hi!
Thanks so much for such a glowing review! I'm glad you enjoyed our day together.
We do love the De Waterkant district, so many fantastic spots. Hopefully we can take you on our Taste of Africa tour through the city centre next time you're in Cape Town!
Until then, safe travels!
Written January 31, 2023
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Barbara M
1 contribution
Aug 2021
We highly recommend everybody (visitors and locals) take a tour with Cape Town Culinary Tours. Elsje asked us a series of questions about our likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions prior to our private tour and provided us with an amazing experience! Each place we visited had fantastic food and drink, and getting to know the history behind the places made them even more special. It was obvious that Elsje loved sharing her knowledge and favorite places with us. What a fun way to experience Cape Town!
Written August 12, 2021
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Hello Hello Barbara!
Apologies for my late reply to this wonderful review!
A big thank you yet again for joining me on tour! It is so good to hear that you have enjoyed the tour but also your time in our beautiful city.
We appreciate the support but also the appreciation for what we do. Without you as our guests we would be very fat and lonely tour guides hehe
Wishing you all the best and hope to see you again soon.
Best regards,
CTCT team
Written November 9, 2021
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Subhojit S
Mumbai, India67 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The only regret was that we did this trip at the fag end of our 9 days trip of Cape Town. Right from the first stop, we experienced something different, unique and memorable. While we were already in love with the Cape Town coffee, the Siphon brew at the Origin Coffee Roasting was the perfect first stop. From thereon, it was a journey through the history, culture and evolution of the great city of Cape Town through its food and finally exotic cocktail at Cause Effect. Our tour guide Justin, packaged this tour more than just a culinary experience. We didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed with the number of places or the dishes. We are really glad that we chose this experience.
Written January 7, 2020
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Hey Subhojit!
It makes me so happy that you enjoyed my tour so much, it was really a delight to show you and Ahana around. It is always great to see people appreciating our historical journey through our amazing food.
I'm sure I'll see you again, either in Mumbai or back in Cape Town!
Thanks again,
Justin
Written January 11, 2020
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Tyler H
4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
My wife and I had a fantastic experience on the Cape Town essentials tour. Our tour guide, Justin, was extremely knowledgeable about the culinary scene in Cape Town as well as the history and fun facts about South Africa as well. We tried some delicious food and drinks during the tour and overall had a wonderful time, we would definitely recommend this tour!
Tyler and Ellie
Tyler and Ellie
Written November 30, 2021
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Good afternoon Tyler & Ellie from sunny Cape Town
THANK YOU SOOO much for joining Justin on the Essentials tour.
Your kind words means the world to us and we can not wait to host you again on another tour.
Thank you for sharing in our passion and enjoying some of the best culinary delights Cape Town has to offer.
We know it is a crazy time but we wish you and your family only the most beautiful festive season.
Keep healthy and always hunger for more.
Best regards,
Elsje & Justin
Written December 16, 2021
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