Cape Town: Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene of Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. With your small group, follow a guide through the streets of Cape Town to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Enjoy tastings in vibrant eateries in Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant with entertaining commentary on the city's history and foodie culture from your guide.
Highlights
- ✓Guide shows travelers the highlights of Cape Town's culinary culture
- ✓Walking tour lets you get to know the city from the ground up
- ✓Hassle-free tour with food and drink tastings included
- ✓Small-group tour of no more than 12 participants
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our tour begins in the Bo Kappa where Cape Malay culture is in full display. We will taste and explore this fascinating neighbourhood as we learn about it's culture and history.
- ✓Next we wander towards Bree street in the city centre, where Cape Town's most concentrated restaurant scene can be found, including the beautiful Heritage Square where we will indulge in some delicious South African classics under the vines in one of Cape Town's most beautiful courtyards.
- ✓Next up, De Waterkant (the waterfront in Afrikaans). A chic enclave centered around the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village packed with fashion boutiques, commercial art galleries and global eateries. Leafy streets nearby are lined with brightly coloured cottages housing craft coffee bars, stylish gift shops and guesthouses. We will wander the beautiful streets and learn about why this area of one of the most sought after in Cape Town, but also one with the highest concentrations of global restaurants to savour.
- ✓Our tour ends at one of Cape Town's oldest sports bars where true South African patriotism is on full display. Here we will eat like a local while soaking in the atmosphere of one of Cape Town's busiest watering holes. Please note that on Mondays, our tours end in the city centre, a few hundred meters from our usual location.
What's included
- ✓Local professional guide with history insights of the area
- ✓Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol including coffee and tea
- ✓Meals
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Transportation to/from tour.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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 1.7 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Cape Town: Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene of Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. With your small group, follow a guide through the streets of Cape Town to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Enjoy tastings in vibrant eateries in Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant with entertaining commentary on the city's history and foodie culture from your guide.
Highlights
- ✓Guide shows travelers the highlights of Cape Town's culinary culture
- ✓Walking tour lets you get to know the city from the ground up
- ✓Hassle-free tour with food and drink tastings included
- ✓Small-group tour of no more than 12 participants
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our tour begins in the Bo Kappa where Cape Malay culture is in full display. We will taste and explore this fascinating neighbourhood as we learn about it's culture and history.
- ✓Next we wander towards Bree street in the city centre, where Cape Town's most concentrated restaurant scene can be found, including the beautiful Heritage Square where we will indulge in some delicious South African classics under the vines in one of Cape Town's most beautiful courtyards.
- ✓Next up, De Waterkant (the waterfront in Afrikaans). A chic enclave centered around the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village packed with fashion boutiques, commercial art galleries and global eateries. Leafy streets nearby are lined with brightly coloured cottages housing craft coffee bars, stylish gift shops and guesthouses. We will wander the beautiful streets and learn about why this area of one of the most sought after in Cape Town, but also one with the highest concentrations of global restaurants to savour.
- ✓Our tour ends at one of Cape Town's oldest sports bars where true South African patriotism is on full display. Here we will eat like a local while soaking in the atmosphere of one of Cape Town's busiest watering holes. Please note that on Mondays, our tours end in the city centre, a few hundred meters from our usual location.
What's included
- ✓Local professional guide with history insights of the area
- ✓Alternative beverages provided for those who do not consume alcohol including coffee and tea
- ✓Meals
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Transportation to/from tour.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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 1.7 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.