Embark on an intimate 4 hour culinary journey through the heart of Franschhoek, limited to just twelve guests for a truly personalized experience. Here, the legacy of the French Huguenots—who settled in 1688—meets South Africa’s rich culinary traditions against the dramatic backdrop of the Cape Fold Mountains. Guided by a local expert, you’ll meander along the village’s oak-lined streets, pausing at carefully selected cafés, wine bars, and boutique eateries that celebrate the valley’s diverse flavours. Enjoy a curated progression of tastings: artisan coffees and baked delicacies, refined Cape-inspired plates, hand-crafted brews, and distinctive cool-climate wines. End at a serene wine estate...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Multiple snacks and tastings along the way.
Lunch
All restaurant, winery and tasting fees are included.
All alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Optional Tour Guide Gratuities Not Included
Meeting Points
Departure
Terbodore Café - Franschhoek
Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time. Your guide will be wearing a Franschhoek Food Tours shift and will be waiting for you.
Return
Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant
Upon completion of your tour, take an easy stroll back into the village, or your guide can assist in arranging transport for those that do not wish to walk.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on an intimate 4 hour culinary journey through the heart of Franschhoek, limited to just twelve guests for a truly personalized experience. Here, the legacy of the French Huguenots—who settled in 1688—meets South Africa’s rich culinary traditions against the dramatic backdrop of the Cape Fold Mountains. Guided by a local expert, you’ll meander along the village’s oak-lined streets, pausing at carefully selected cafés, wine bars, and boutique eateries that celebrate the valley’s diverse flavours. Enjoy a curated progression of tastings: artisan coffees and baked delicacies, refined Cape-inspired plates, hand-crafted brews, and distinctive cool-climate wines. End at a serene wine estate...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Multiple snacks and tastings along the way.
Lunch
All restaurant, winery and tasting fees are included.
All alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Optional Tour Guide Gratuities Not Included
Meeting Points
Departure
Terbodore Café - Franschhoek
Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time. Your guide will be wearing a Franschhoek Food Tours shift and will be waiting for you.
Return
Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant
Upon completion of your tour, take an easy stroll back into the village, or your guide can assist in arranging transport for those that do not wish to walk.
Itinerary
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Terbodore Coffee Roasters - Franschhoek
Indulge in a local coffee tasting paired with a buttery fresh croissant from one of Franschhoek's iconic cafes.
30 minutes
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Franschhoek
Meander along the village’s oak-lined streets, pausing at carefully selected cafés, wine bars, and boutique eateries that celebrate the valley’s diverse flavours.
3
Café du Vin
Dive into classic Cape Malay flavours paired with delicious wines from one of our favourite local wineries.
30 minutes
4
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery & Bistro
Discover the craft beer scene in Franschhoek at one of the villages hot spot. Taste a delicious microbrew parred with a South Indian classic, while your guide tells the story of how Tuk Tuk culture found it's way to South Africa.
30 minutes
5
The Huguenot Memorial Monument
Set at the foot of the Franschhoek mountains, the Huguenot Memorial Monument honours the French Huguenots who settled in the valley in 1688. Its graceful obelisk, tranquil gardens, and surrounding museum pay tribute to their enduring influence on the region’s culture, wine, and cuisine.
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Le Lude Estate
Finish the day at a serene wine estate overlooking the valley, where you’ll toast the day with a glass of elegant sparkling wine as you take in sweeping mountain vistas.
