Cape Town Central Tours
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 5-90, max of 12 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- 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.
- Start:
- Bokaap Deli, 114 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.
End:- Option 1The Fireman's Arms, 25 Buitengracht St &, 25 Mechau St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South AfricaThe 12pm and 1pm tour bookable between Tuesdays and Saturdays ends in the popular Fireman's Arms in the De Waterkant area at 4pm. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour were we start from. Please note that Monday tours end at a different location.
- Option 2The Gin Bar, 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South AfricaPlease note that 2pm MONDAY tours will end at the hidden Gin Bar at 6pm. 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
- Infant seats available
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
- Most travelers can participate
- When booking, please note any dietary restrictions or allergies, as our guides arrange the food in advance to ensure you don't miss out on any dishes. We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten friendly diets, as well as restrictions for seafood, shellfish, and pork. However, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that any tasting will be 100% free of allergens.
- If you are requesting modifications due to allergies or dietary requirements please note: This tour showcases the local cuisine and dishes of Cape Town. We will do our best to accomodate your preferences but removing meat, carbs, or alcohol will alter the experience.
- Dress code is comfortable, including comfortable walking shoes. Weather changes fast in Cape Town so please come prepared as we will be outside.
- Tours run rain or shine; however, in cases of extreme weather, your guide will reach out to inform you of any changes or cancellations.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2 Km.
- Unfortunately the tour route includes stairs, and is therefore not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- Cape Town has paid street parking available. We do recommend making use of Uber or Hotel provided services. We do not finish the tour where we start from.
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult and any kids over the age of 2 require a regular ticket to attend.
- Guests under 18 years old will be served alternate drinks where alcohol would have otherwise been offered.
- Tickets are non-refundable, they are however exchangeable/transferable with a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to tour commencing. Within 24 hours, tickets are 100% non refundable and non-exchangeable for any reason.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- 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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- 114 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.
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- Voyage099405971830 contributionsA great afternoonAmazing food. Justin worked really hard to explain everything in French for those in our party who struggled a little bit with English. He his quite knowledgeable and fun to converse with. We highly recommend this tour.Written February 5, 2025
- 530kittiyad0 contributionsExcellent above and beyond customer service!Ellie (I hope I spell her name right?) from Culinary Tour was amazing I had an incident happened and she went above and beyond. I'm definitely coming back with my husband to book their tours again in the very near future. Thank you very much.Written October 31, 2024
- mayagX3974VO0 contributionsBook this now!!The absolute best part of our trip to Cape Town, do not miss this!! We did the African food tour and I would not consider myself an “adventurous eater” and I LOVED every meal! So much so we went back to one of the restaurants later in our trip! Elsje was the absolute best, so informative and such a fantastic guide!Written July 2, 2024
- reiflame0 contributionsFantastic tour, and great for people who have mobility limitationsMy mom is pretty mobility limited and couldn't do the amount of walking the traditional tours do. When I contacted Cape Town Culinary Tours, they were super accommodating and came up with a great alternative - we could do a private tour and they would call an Uber in between the stops. It worked out perfectly! Elsje was super responsive through the whole process and led a fantastic tour. She's a great tour guide! Super knowledgeable about the history and culture that came together to create the distinctly Cape food scene. The places we went to were fantastic and really covered the gamut of different food cultures. Everything was high quality and everyone we met at the stops were fantastic. I can't recommend them highly enough, and if you have mobility limitations they are great to work with!Written June 25, 2024
- MHenry19730 contributionsAH-Mazing Food Tour…If I could rate this tour 10 stars, I would do so without a second thought. My husband and I loved everything about it. Justin, our tour guide was spectacular! He was so full of information, which was readily shared with us. My husband Mark and I both discussed this as soon as the tour was over and the thing that stood out to both of us was the fact that Justin had no qualms about telling history the way it was. I mean, he really leaned in to what most would consider “tough conversations” to have across racial lines and we really felt good about how easy these conversations were for him. We truly appreciated it! I mean history is just what it is. We wish more people were like him and willing to have these discussions and not feel threatened or afraid. Next thing was the food and drinks! OMG, what can I say, Other than the places on this tour were absolutely the perfect spots to choose. We even stopped at a coffee shop along the way simply because I had a question about coffee but it was not a part of the tour. We spent a bit of time there discussing details and answering my questions. Mark and I absolutely loved our time spent with Justin and we definitely recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks, Justin!Written June 7, 2024
- Michel H0 contributionsRecommended way of appreciating the local food, cafes and peopleI love food tours as they give good insights into local cuisine, foods, culture, history as well as opportunities to taste, eat and drink in local cafes, restaurants and bars. This tour was a very good one with Justin’s knowledge, enthusiasm and contacts adding to a good time for the three os us on this tour. The wine tasting test was an excellent way of finishing this tour.Written May 27, 2024
- Xcski4410 contributionsFascinating culinary, cultural and historical tour.Fantastic culinary and history tour of Cape Town. Our knowledgeable and gregarious guide, Justin, took us to a Tanzanian restaurant, an Ethiopian restaurant, a coffee shop, and a gin mill, and introduced us to us to many delicious tastes of Africa , as well as filling us in on the very complex and fascinating history of South Africa, politically and socially. The tour formed an excellent base to guide our subsequent choices of restaurants, bars and coffee shops, as well as enhancing our appreciation of the history and culture of South Africa.: Boers . English colonialists, Zulu chiefs and ANC politicians and more Highly recommendWritten May 2, 2024
- BestRegardsFromFar0 contributionsSimply a MUST!After having experienced the Cape Town Essentials tour with Justin, who was absolutely great and taught us so much about Cape Town’s history and local delicacies, we decided to hop on the Taste of Africa tour. This tour was completely different and very interesting. We learnt about Tanzanian food, and better, had a really good taste of it (delicious and so sweet!). We also shared Ethiopian food in a traditional way and explored its many different sides. Both in two completely different and really cool venues! Justin took us for a blind wine tasting of South African wines as well and we ended up tasting some very special gins in a hidden bar. When you are in Cape Town and if you are into food, make sure to hop on one of these tours as they are sooooo worth it!!!Written February 21, 2024
- hamsterjersey0 contributionsExcellent and FunWe had a tour with Justin, his knowledge was excellent and we had a great time. We will be going back to many of the places he recommended.Written February 4, 2024
- D7020HJjuliem0 contributionsFantastic food tour in Cape TownWe loved this tour!! Justin was amazing. Learned so much and had a great time. Food was so delicious. Highly recommend this tour.Written December 6, 2023
- 580georgiae0 contributionsHistory and food! Couldn’t recommend higher 😁Absolutely fantastic experience! Couldn’t recommend it any higher. We wouldn’t have known or looked out for any of the places Justin took us to if he wasn’t showing us around. Food was brilliant and his history knowledge was amazing. Highly recommend!Written November 29, 2023
- davidmW7815WB0 contributionsGreat Food & Drinks Variety & Great GuideOur family of 5 did the Cape Town Taste of Africa tour with Justin. The tour was excellent with a mixed range of African food & drinks. Justin was an excellent guide, with lot's of extra SA/Cape Town and food related history that really added to our experience.Written September 28, 2023
- Brocky14950 contributionsKnowledgeable and Delicious!A tour by a true local who knows the city intimately, Justin was a treasure trove of information, teaching us so much about the history and influences behind some incredibly tasty dishes. We had a blast following him around as he showed us some of the most delicious and culturally significant dishes to grace Cape Town. Can't recommend enough!Written July 28, 2023
- FloridaGirl7480 contributionsNot to be missed…Wow! Truly an experience not to be missed. Justin did such a great job narrating and personalizing the tour so that our expectations were continuously exceeded at every stop. The perfect curation of independent restaurants, bakery, and wine shop rounded out our afternoon. Highly recommend starting your journey through South Africa with Cape Town Culinary tours as an introduction into the wonderful flavors and history. . It’s been almost a month and we are still talking about how great this tour was.Written July 20, 2023
- JPHIGH0 contributionsAn 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,educational,drinkable,geopolitical,ecological,environmental sports,cultural) it should be called “Just Ask Justin” as he knows just about everything. We had a great tour of parts of CT that we had not seen previously despite many visits. Excellent F&B and things that we had not tried before. Thoroughly recommend.Written February 7, 2023
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Christian P
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Oct 2024 • Couples
My wife and I decided to book this tour for our first day in Cape Town as a way to get acclimated to the city and learn some of its local cuisine history. We received every bit of what we expected and more.
Marianne was our tour guide and she did a masterful job of not only keeping every member of the group highly entertained, but she departed a great wealth of knowledge through out our time together. We were able to experience local, traditional and historical South African cuisine and explored Bo-Kaap and the surrounding areas. Not only was the food delectable, but the actual walking tour was extremely intriguing and was helpful in familiarizing ourselves with our new surroundings in Cape Town. Aside from the scheduled stops on the tour, Marianne also kindly pointed out multiple points of interest that she recommended we explore during our trip. While we did not visit them all, having the information was helpful and the ones we did visit, primarily on Bree street, were top tier.
On an administrative note, the vendor was highly communicative prior to our visit and checked for any allergies or dietary restrictions. We stayed in Camps Bay and were worried about transportation to the start of the tour and/or getting lost trying to find our way. However, clear instructions and the tour schedule were provided the tour operator clearly and well in advance of our visit (they also sent day before and of reminders which were helpful).
We whole heartedly recommend everyone who visits cape town to book this tour. Our review surly does no justice to the high quality snd hospitality of the tour and all of its team members who make it possible.
Marianne was our tour guide and she did a masterful job of not only keeping every member of the group highly entertained, but she departed a great wealth of knowledge through out our time together. We were able to experience local, traditional and historical South African cuisine and explored Bo-Kaap and the surrounding areas. Not only was the food delectable, but the actual walking tour was extremely intriguing and was helpful in familiarizing ourselves with our new surroundings in Cape Town. Aside from the scheduled stops on the tour, Marianne also kindly pointed out multiple points of interest that she recommended we explore during our trip. While we did not visit them all, having the information was helpful and the ones we did visit, primarily on Bree street, were top tier.
On an administrative note, the vendor was highly communicative prior to our visit and checked for any allergies or dietary restrictions. We stayed in Camps Bay and were worried about transportation to the start of the tour and/or getting lost trying to find our way. However, clear instructions and the tour schedule were provided the tour operator clearly and well in advance of our visit (they also sent day before and of reminders which were helpful).
We whole heartedly recommend everyone who visits cape town to book this tour. Our review surly does no justice to the high quality snd hospitality of the tour and all of its team members who make it possible.
Written October 7, 2024
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Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to join our Cape Town Essentials Tour, and above all thank you for your kind words and review this means the world to Marianne and our teams growth at CTCT!!
We are so glad that you had a tasty time on tour, we look forward hosting you on another foodie tour in Cape Town soon.
We wish you many more amazing food tours to come. Till we meet again, have a wonderful day.
Foodie regards,
Written October 25, 2024
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Alan V
Edmonton, Canada12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We did the Cape Essentials tour and appreciated the diversity of the establishments we visited and the broad range of food that we sampled from springbok goulash to bobotie with apricot chutney to koesisters (traditional spiced doughnuts). Justin was an animated, knowledgeable guide providing information not only on the foods we were sampling but also the local culture, history and even local botany.
If you’re looking for a good introduction to South African cuisine we would highly recommend Cape Town Culinary Tours .
If you’re looking for a good introduction to South African cuisine we would highly recommend Cape Town Culinary Tours .
Written October 30, 2023
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Good morning from Cape Town,
I hope that you are well!
Thank you so so much for your incredible review and kind words, they are much appreciated and goes a long way.
I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with me it was an absolute delight hosting you. I do hope to host you again soon in the near future.
Until we meet again, keep well, eat well.
Best regards,
CTCT team
Written February 28, 2024
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okarielle
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This food tour was FANTASTIC! Our tour guides were Justin and Guillermo, both of whom had a deep knowledge of Cape Town's history and food scene – their input and friendliness really made the tour!
On the tour, we had the chance to try traditional South African dishes, visit a delicious Pan-African restaurant, try food from South Africa's Cape Malay culture, and have a delicious braai snack! Everything was paired with South African wine and beer as well!
I would definitely recommend this tour to those who want a traditional food tour accompanied by excellent history and cultural input. Just make sure to bring your walking shoes, as you get to walk around Cape Town's central area and get a great feel for the city!
Shout out to Justin and Guillermo for a great time!
On the tour, we had the chance to try traditional South African dishes, visit a delicious Pan-African restaurant, try food from South Africa's Cape Malay culture, and have a delicious braai snack! Everything was paired with South African wine and beer as well!
I would definitely recommend this tour to those who want a traditional food tour accompanied by excellent history and cultural input. Just make sure to bring your walking shoes, as you get to walk around Cape Town's central area and get a great feel for the city!
Shout out to Justin and Guillermo for a great time!
Written August 13, 2023
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Hi Hi Arielle,
We had such a great time showing you around our city! And I'm so impressed with all the details you remembered from the day!
Thanks for recommending us and writing such a lovely review, it means a lot!
Justin
Written August 17, 2023
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kay r
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We have done a few food tours in other countries and loved them as you visit places you probably wouldn’t go to but sadly this one let us done. Being that Cape town offers you the opportunity to eat and drink at a great price in many wonderful restaurants we felt you could have done this tour on your own and saved a fortune. We spent £425 for 5 people for 4 hours max. We only had two drinks during the tour as our guide strangely refused more on our behalf and paid for the tour herself after each restaurant . Sadly we don’t have the guide that seems to be praised so much. Just don’t get why it cost so much for so little so please visit the wonderful little off beat restaurants yourself and save a fortune.
Written March 11, 2024
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Greetings Kay Reed,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, although we are disappointed to hear that it fell short of your expectations. As a small business we are committed to providing memorable culinary experiences, we take all feedback seriously and will certainly reflect on your comments to improve our services. In 7 years this is the first review we have received on this matter.
It’s disheartening to learn that you didn’t enjoy your time with us, especially considering the glowing reviews we’ve received over the years. Marianne, our guide, is indeed highly praised by many of our guests for her knowledge and passion for showcasing the culinary delights of Cape Town.
Regarding the tour itself, we want to clarify that our aim is to offer a curated experience that introduces participants to a variety of local dishes and flavors. While we understand your disappointment with the number of drinks included, our focus is primarily on the food aspect of the tour rather than a drinking excursion. We apologize if there was any confusion in this regard.
We visit 4 restaurants where guests get to try 8 different food items/dishes and 2 teas (non alcoholic) and 3 alcoholic drinks on tour all included to your ticket price per person.
The tour leads up to a full lunch or dinner in total.
Please see all the food and drink you had listed below.
1- BoKaap Deli - we started in the iconic blue Batavia building over some Koesisters (x2 for each guest) (traditional spiced doughnuts) and local Rooibos teas (x2 teas to be exact)
2- Marcos African Place on the border between Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant we were hosted by local legend Marco who served traditional Southern African dishes of Ostrich Fillet, Springbok Goulash, Chakalaka, and Umnq!usho (with the the click on the !). We also got to try a traditional Umnq!ombothi beer - Traditional African (alcoholic) Beer.
3- Cafe Charles a true gem, situated in the colourful De Waterkant. Here you were introduced to the aromatic Cape Malay Spices by their Bobotie, with a Apricot Chutney and Sambal. This was paired with an (alcoholic) glass of (CC) Bubbles, a Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc from Steenberg in the Constantia Wine Valley and some Bobotie spices to take home.
4- Firemans Arms Established in 1864 makes it the second oldest bar in South Africa, with a rich history in Cape Town. You enjoyed a draught of the Castle Lager (alcoholic) straight from the Tanks or an Inverroche Amber Gin (alcoholic) infused with coastal suurvy from the Fynbos Floral Kingdom. This was paired with a Bunny Chow, a syrupy Malva Pudding and local custard or ice cream to end on a sweet note!
We do not host Booz crawls we host fun walking food tours in a safe and educational manner.
As for the payment process, we would like to explain that our guides use a company card to cover expenses at each establishment and not their own.
We appreciate your feedback, and we will strive to ensure that our guides are clear in their communication about the tour’s offerings and payment procedures moving forward.
Once again, we apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We hope that you will consider giving us another chance in the future to showcase the best of Cape Town’s culinary scene.
Wishing you many more delightful food adventures ahead.
Foodie regards,
Elsje Bester
Written May 3, 2024
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trippyyippy
New York City, NY35 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was such a wonderful introduction to Cape Town in every way! Justin Gilmour has an extremely well planned, varied, interesting and professional tour arranged for your afternoon. He has done his homework and it shows. There was no waiting or wasted time. Come hungry as there is a lot to eat and it's all very good.
There is not a huge amount of walking, but some of it is on cobblestone and there are some stairs. But, he has planned a route that gives you some relief before you have the next food stop. Our group of 8 (6 Americans and 2 British) had rooibos tea, koesisters, bobotie, Cape Malay curry, bunny chow, malvah pudding and Cape Town Brewery lager, sodas, local sparkling wine, stews of ostrich, and of springbok, sweet potato, a delicious bean dish, and bap.
Along the way, Justin discussed the city and how it was founded and the culinary contributions of the various groups. He gave very comprehensive commentary throughout and catered to each participant's interests. One person wanted to learn more about plants and gardens that we saw as we walked. He immediately switched to a discussion of "urban foraging" and we learned a lot. He asked for feedback throughout. He urged us to call or email any questions we might have as we stayed longer in CPT.
All in all, this was one of the best tours I have every been on. Justin is enthusiastic and fun to talk to. He shared much local info and basically worked his tail off to make our afternoon as best as could be. We ubered back to the hotel and really didn't eat for the rest of the day! Sorry it took so long to write this. We took the tour 5 days before Xmas but I needed to get home so I could write the proper review he deserves. Thank you Justin!
There is not a huge amount of walking, but some of it is on cobblestone and there are some stairs. But, he has planned a route that gives you some relief before you have the next food stop. Our group of 8 (6 Americans and 2 British) had rooibos tea, koesisters, bobotie, Cape Malay curry, bunny chow, malvah pudding and Cape Town Brewery lager, sodas, local sparkling wine, stews of ostrich, and of springbok, sweet potato, a delicious bean dish, and bap.
Along the way, Justin discussed the city and how it was founded and the culinary contributions of the various groups. He gave very comprehensive commentary throughout and catered to each participant's interests. One person wanted to learn more about plants and gardens that we saw as we walked. He immediately switched to a discussion of "urban foraging" and we learned a lot. He asked for feedback throughout. He urged us to call or email any questions we might have as we stayed longer in CPT.
All in all, this was one of the best tours I have every been on. Justin is enthusiastic and fun to talk to. He shared much local info and basically worked his tail off to make our afternoon as best as could be. We ubered back to the hotel and really didn't eat for the rest of the day! Sorry it took so long to write this. We took the tour 5 days before Xmas but I needed to get home so I could write the proper review he deserves. Thank you Justin!
Written January 16, 2024
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Good day from a sunny Cape Town !!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and incredible review, means the world to Justin and our team!!!
Thank you for booking with us and joining us on tour and sharing in our passion for Cape Town's Culinary sense.
Wishing you many more amazing food tours to come and if you are ever back in Cape Town please let us know.
Have a great day.
Kind regards,
CTCT team,
Written February 28, 2024
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deborahservice
Los Angeles, CA9 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This was a fantastic tour. Not only was the food great, but Justin, who led the tour was the best. He was not only knowledgeable about the food and restaurants, but equally as important he was so knowledgeable about Cape Town and able to speak from his own experience. He really made this tour one of our best experiences. We also returned to one of the restaurants for a whole meal because it was so good.
Written March 21, 2024
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THANK YOU SO MUCH Debora!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and incredible review, means the world to Justin and our team!!!
Thank you for booking with us and joining us on tour and sharing in our passion for Cape Town's Culinary sense.
Wishing you many more amazing food tours to come and if you are ever back in Cape Town please let us know.
Have a great day.
Kind regards,
CTCT team,
Written April 9, 2024
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Daniel M
33 contributions
Justin was an excellent tour guide, he had great knowledge of the areas including the diverse communities and the history we visited in Cape Town, no question went unanswered. The selection of cafes, restaurants and pubs allowed us to experience a lot in a short space of time. I I would highly recommend the walking tour if you are low on time but want to absorb as much as possible. All in all, a great way to spend an afternoon.
Written December 19, 2023
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Greetings Daniel, from Sunny Cape Town,
I hope that you are well today :)
Thank you so so much for your incredible review and kind words, they are much appreciated and goes a long way.
I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with me it was an absolute delight hosting you. I do hope to host you again soon in the near future.
Until we meet again, keep well, eat well.
Best regards,
CTCT team
Written February 28, 2024
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Daydream750329
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
We loved every minute and left full of food and information about the city’s history and food culture. Justin, our guide, was amazing, a wealth of knowledgeable and so personable. We love food tours, and do them quite regularly, and this one definitely rates at the top! Highly recommend!
Written June 3, 2024
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Thank you SO much for this incredible review!!
We are so grateful for your kind words, they mean the world to Justin and our team!!!
Thank you for booking with us and joining us on tour and sharing in our passion for Cape Town's Culinary sense.
Wishing you many more amazing food tours to come and if you are ever back in Cape Town please let us know.
Have a great day.
Foodie regards,
CTCT team,
Written June 26, 2024
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Sharon B
7 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We try to do food tours in every city we visit - and this was a good one! Started in a fabulous coffee place and then visited another four places. The highlight for me was visiting a truly African restaurant (not for tourists) and eating like a local. But we also drank local wine and gin, and ate charcuterie and curry. Definitely did not leave hungry, but also not stuffed like some tours. Olivia was a lovely guide. Totally recommend.
Written January 11, 2025
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Greetings!
Thank you so much for taking the time to join our Cape Town Essentials Tour, and above all thank you for your kind words and review this means the world to Olivia and our teams growth at CTCT!!
We are so glad that you had a tasty time on tour, we look forward hosting you on another foodie tour in Cape Town soon.
We wish you many more amazing food tours to come. Till we meet again, have a wonderful day.
Foodie regards,
CTCT Team
Written January 31, 2025
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Anita G
Newark, DE72 contributions
May 2023
We had a wonderful time with Jusin on the Essentials Food Tour. We had 8 in our group which was very nice size - lots of good conversation and we moved along at a nice pace. The restaurant selection provided a nice variety of food and Justin shared the history of each of the establishments along with the history of the city, the country, and the cuisine. Defintely recommend.
Written June 5, 2023
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Greetings form Cape Town Culinary Tours!!!
Firstly, thank you so so much for this wonderful heartfelt review and for joining us on tour! We are so glad to hear you had a great tour with us!
It means the world to us and we appreciate your time and appreciation for Cape Towns food, history and culture.
We hope to host you again soon in the near future.
Until we meet again, we wish you well and keep hungry for more.
Best regards,
Justin and the CTCT team
Written June 7, 2023
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heikeholfelder
Stuttgart, Germany
Is it possible to take our kids (1 and 4 years) to the tour? This tour would be a great present for my husband as we both love cooking and eating. The kids will not really eat anything (our 4 year old is bee picky ;)).
Written December 13, 2019
You could but it would be quite boring for them. It's a lot of walking, stopping to look at buildings and interesting things to adults. While you are at the eating establishments they talk about the food, the production, etc. It's a fabulous tour but I don't recommend it for anyone under 14.
Written January 25, 2020
Has anyone who is gluten free done this tour?
Written June 24, 2019
She was very flexible with the no pork no alcohol people.
Written June 24, 2019
Hi, if I don't eat meat but I do eat fish, eggs cheese etc will there still be food choices for me.
Written July 31, 2018
Yes, they are able to substitute if you have dietary restrictions just remember to make a note of this in the booking process
Written December 19, 2018
Hi, is it possible to organize a private tour? I have approx 2-8 people interested. I'm traveling with a small group of women who will be on a yoga retreat. We'd love to potentially reserve several spots on April 14th or April 17th. Our reason for not directly booking is that we'd need to start around 12:30PM. Thanks! Stephanie
Written April 3, 2018
Depends what time you start. Takes about 3.5 hours
Written June 20, 2018
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