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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre 20% OFF
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$97.54
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Overview
The African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre connects the city’s vibrant food culture with its rich history and local entrepreneurship. This immersive experience reveals the heart and soul of Cape Town through its unique culinary landscape.
- 🍽️ Meet & Greet at Church Square, the historic center of Cape Town, where you’ll gather at the statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, directly across from McDonald’s.
- 🥘 Enjoy a shared warm East African meal, delving into Somali food traditions and flavors while tasting signature dishes and spiced tea.
- 📜 Visit the Old Post Office to learn about colonial history, meet small food vendors, and savor Cape Malay/Creole snacks while browsing second-hand books.
- 🏛️ Explore the Grand Parade and pause at the Mandela Balcony, sharing stories about informal food vendors and the significance of this iconic space in South African politics.
- 🌸 Discover one of South Africa's oldest open-air markets, greeting vendors at the historic Flower Market and learning about its significance.
- 🛍️ Visit Greenmarket Square, a hub for informal African traders, meeting vendors from across the continent and browsing for unique souvenirs.
- 🍲 Experience an introduction to West African cuisine with a second shared warm meal from Mali, discussing how food unites people.
- ☕ Pause at the Central Methodist Mission, a community hub reflecting social justice history, where you can enjoy tea or coffee and a treat.
- 💧 The tour includes coffee, tea, snacks, a delicious lunch, bottled water, and soda/pop to keep you refreshed.
- ♿ Infants and small children can comfortably join in a pram or stroller, ensuring a family-friendly experience.
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African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
Meeting point
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 details
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.
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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.
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***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.
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***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.
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***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.
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***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.
- ***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. (pass by)
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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.
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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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre 20% OFF
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$97.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!