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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$92.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Welcome to an extraordinary journey, an invitation to explore the heart of Cape Town through the lense of African cuisine. Our African Food & Storytelling Experience takes you off the beaten path to uncover our favorite hidden African gems from different parts of Africa.
Our experience celebrates community kitchens and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, each with its own story to tell. We delve into the vibrant tapestry of African cuisine, connecting with the rich traditions that span the African diaspora in Cape Town.
Our journey comprises approximately 7 stops, each offering a taste of different authentic African cuisines and dishes as well as homemade beverages. But this experience goes beyond just savoring food; it celebrates resilience and entrepreneurship.
We spotlight remarkable African entrepreneurs who have created unique community spaces in the face of economic and social challenges, especially in a city undergoing rapid gentrification.
Our experience celebrates community kitchens and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, each with its own story to tell. We delve into the vibrant tapestry of African cuisine, connecting with the rich traditions that span the African diaspora in Cape Town.
Our journey comprises approximately 7 stops, each offering a taste of different authentic African cuisines and dishes as well as homemade beverages. But this experience goes beyond just savoring food; it celebrates resilience and entrepreneurship.
We spotlight remarkable African entrepreneurs who have created unique community spaces in the face of economic and social challenges, especially in a city undergoing rapid gentrification.
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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- 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 SquareMeeting Point & Introduction (approx. 10 minutes depending on size of group and amount of questions being asked.) Church Square is a heritage site and the third oldest public square in Cape Town. Here we meet and provide historical context to the experience.
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Cape Town CentralIntroduction to Somali food culture and food tasting. (approx. 15 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.) Here we taste Somali cuisine and tea and learn about what makes Somali cuisine unique.
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City HallLearn about the diverse cultural heritage of South African cuisine. (approx. 15 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.) Here we visit the oldest public square in Southern Africa and provide more cultural context to Cape Town.
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Cape Town CentralIntroduction to Xhosa cuisine and food tasting. (approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.) Here we taste traditional Xhosa cuisine at the best Xhosa restaurant in the city center.
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Golden Acre Shopping CentreHere we provide more in depth information on the diverse heritage of South African cuisine as well as Cape Town's colonial history. (Snack and demonstration) South African cuisine as it is today, has several influences. We speak about the origins of South African food and learn more about spices. (approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.)
- 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. (pass by)
- Meet informal African traders and entrepreneurs at Cape Town's second-oldest public square. Here you have the opportunity to shop for a souvenir. (pass by)
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Cape Town CentralIntroduction to West African cuisine and food tasting. (approx. 25 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.) Here we taste West African cuisine from Mali and speak about how African cuisine has the ability to unite people.
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Cape Town CentralIntroduction to Senegalese coffee culture and coffee tasting. (approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.)
- Learn more about the economic situation of small African businesses in Cape Town's city center. Here, we visit some of the small African owned businesses in the city and talk about what they sell and what their economic situation is. (pass by)
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Cape Town CentralIntroduction to Ethiopian cuisine and food tasting. (approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.) Here we taste Ethiopian cuisine.
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Greenmarket SquareThis is where we finish off. We will wait for your UBER to arrive. We end the experience on Greenmarket Square and do not provide transport to your accommodation.
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
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$92.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!