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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre
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Cape Town City Centre
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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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience connects Cape Town’s food culture with its history, spaces, and the lived experiences of local entrepreneurs. This is more than a food tour. While food is central, the experience explores how public space, history, and entrepreneurship intersect, and how forces such as gentrification shape life in the city. Guests are welcomed into hidden community kitchens, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and African-owned food businesses, each with a unique story to tell. Along the way, you’ll meet small business owners and gain insight into the people and cultures that define Cape Town’s ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Church Square
Meet us on Church Square right in front of Labotessa Hotel opposite Groote Kerk.
We recommend taking an UBER, as parking is limited in the city center. Please plan in enough time for travelling so we can start on time.
Return
Greenmarket Square
The tour ends on Greenmarket Square. This is a walking tour, so we end the tour on foot. From Greenmarket Square, you can either walk home or take your own form of transport. We recommend taking an UBER because there's limited parking in the city center.
African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre
(114) Reviews
Cape Town City Centre
About
Awarded Silver at WTM Africa by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism for Cultural Diversity, this experience connects Cape Town’s food culture with its history, spaces, and the lived experiences of local entrepreneurs. This is more than a food tour. While food is central, the experience explores how public space, history, and entrepreneurship intersect, and how forces such as gentrification shape life in the city. Guests are welcomed into hidden community kitchens, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and African-owned food businesses, each with a unique story to tell. Along the way, you’ll meet small business owners and gain insight into the people and cultures that define Cape Town’s ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Church Square
Meet us on Church Square right in front of Labotessa Hotel opposite Groote Kerk.
We recommend taking an UBER, as parking is limited in the city center. Please plan in enough time for travelling so we can start on time.
Return
Greenmarket Square
The tour ends on Greenmarket Square. This is a walking tour, so we end the tour on foot. From Greenmarket Square, you can either walk home or take your own form of transport. We recommend taking an UBER because there's limited parking in the city center.
Itinerary
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Church Square
***Meet & Greet at Church Square*** (Be careful not to head to Church Square in Woodstock instead!!!)
Our meeting point is at the statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr on Church Square, right in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre. You’ll find us directly across from McDonald’s, where Parliament and Spin Street meet. This is where we gather to welcome you and introduce you to the experience.
Please note, this is more than just a food tour.
While food is central, we also explore public spaces, untold histories and the lived experiences of small business owners in the city. Church Square, South Africa’s second oldest public square, is the perfect starting point for this journey. It allows us to begin by reflecting on the importance of public spaces in the country’s history and how they continue to shape community life today.
15 minutes
2
Plein Street
***Somali Food Culture*** (First shared warm meal)
Enjoy a shared warm East African meal while learning about Somali food traditions and flavours. We’ll taste signature Somali dishes and spiced tea, and explore what makes this cuisine so distinctive. Approx. 20 minutes, depending on group size and curiosity.
20 minutes
3
Golden Acre
***Old Post Office & Cape Malay Bites*** (incl. Snack Tasting)
Visit the historic Old Post Office to uncover layers of colonial history and the evolving role of public space in Cape Town. Meet small food vendors, enjoy Cape Malay/Creole snacks, and browse through second-hand books.
20 minutes
4
Cape Town City Hall
***Grand Parade & Mandela Balcony***
Welcome to South Africa’s oldest public square. Here, we explore the Grand Parade and pause in front of the iconic Mandela balcony at City Hall, where Nelson Mandela delivered his first public address after his release from prison. This space offers not only rich historical context but also a glimpse into contemporary South African politics. As we walk through the square, we’ll share stories about the informal food vendors who trade here daily, offering their perspective on life and business in Cape Town’s city centre.
15 minutes
5
Adderley Street Flower Market
***Discover the Flower Market***
Let's explore one of the oldest open-air markets in South Africa. We walk through the oldest flower market in Southern Africa and greet their vendors.
15 minutes
6
Greenmarket Square
***Greenmarket Square and West African Community***
Visit Greenmarket Square, Cape Town’s third oldest public square and a lively hub for informal African traders and entrepreneurs. Here you will meet vendors from across the continent, with an opportunity to browse for souvenirs if you wish. This is also where we begin to explore Cape Town’s West African community more closely. If you are interested in fabrics, we pass by our favourite Senegalese tailor known for his beautiful African textiles.
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Cape Town Central
***Introduction to West African cuisine and food tasting.*** (second shared warm meal)
Here we share our second warm meal and taste West African cuisine from Mali and speak about how African cuisine has the ability to unite people.
30 minutes
8
Cape Town Central
***Central Methodist Mission***
Join us at the Methodist Mission, a welcoming space where people from all walks of life gather daily. Steeped in community activism and social justice history, it remains a beating heart of Cape Town’s inner city. Here we pause for tea or coffee and a treat while reflecting on the stories this space holds.
