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Cape town untold food stories with a local guide

Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$123.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Cape Town’s past through a culinary journey that explores the dark legacy of slavery, colonization, apartheid, and resistance. Walk the streets where history unfolded, taste dishes shaped by forced migration, and engage in conversations that challenge and inspire. This is more than a food tour—it’s a reckoning with history, one bite at a time.

It begins in the Company’s Garden, where you'll enjoy indigenous teas, a Hertzoggie, and a savoury bite while uncovering stories of the indigenous Khoisan peoples, the Spice Route, and European colonization. Next stop is at St. George’s Cathedral, the Slave Lodge, and Groot Kerk provide deeper insight into the city’s foundations.

Moving through historic streets, you'll explore colonial history and the lives of enslaved people over a curated platter of South African and African flavours, paired with a local beer or soft drink. A boerie roll with chakalaka, served with wine or beer, sparks discussion on apartheid’s impact and Cape Town’s resilience.

The journey ends with a gin tasting, handcrafted chocolate bonbon, and biltong or olives, reflecting on the repurposing of historic buildings, community empowerment, and Fynbos in Cape cuisine. This immersive experience sheds light on the troubled history that shaped modern South Africa and is perfect for those that want to dig into the dark past of this complex yet beautiful city.

Standard
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Food and drinks
  • Local delicacy tasting

Meeting point
Please meet your unifomed guide at Coffee At The Vine 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

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    Cape town untold food stories with a local guide

    Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    $123.00
    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!
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