African Food and Storytelling Tour: Discover Hidden Gems in Cape Town City Centre

Embark on an African Food and Storytelling Tour in Cape Town City Centre. Uncover hidden gems while exploring the diverse culinary heritage of African communities across the diaspora.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Church Square - Meeting Point & Introduction \n(approx. 10 minutes depending on size of group and amount of questions being asked.) \nChurch Square is a heritage site and the third oldest public square in Cape Town. Here we meet and provide historical context to the experience. \n- Cape Town Central - Introduction to Somali food culture and…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

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…

Location
Church Square
Spin Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tdd
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing Food! Insightful Stories! Best Ever Tour Guide! - This was our group’s favorite tour experiencing Cape Town like a local. Logistics like start/end times, stops/durations, meeting/ending points were all good and walking in between meals was definitely ideal. The food/drinks were ample and awesome; definitely no dinner plans desired after. We revisited one of the restaurants the very next day! The stories were humbling and touching, as the passion of a couple of these entrepreneurs was truly inspiring. And our tour guide, Sifisu, we met as a stranger but he quickly became much like a long, lost friend. He was such a gracious and patient host…so knowledgeable about the city and its culture…so supportive of these “off-the-beaten-path” establishments…so appreciative of the opportunity to do what he loves and earn a living for him and his beloved fiancé…so helpful with ideas of other local spots to try on our own time. We recommend doing this tour early on in your visit to Cape town…its a great start to an amazing adventure in this beautiful city!
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Martinhs9242pl
Aug 9, 2024
Unforgettable culinary experience - My tour of African restaurants in Cape Town was an exceptional experience. The organisation was perfect, making each step smooth and enjoyable. The atmosphere in each restaurant was great, with a lively vibe. The Somali restaurant was my favourite, with succulent dishes that bring out the authenticity of Somali cuisine. The Senegalese restaurant also impressed with the quality of its traditional dishes and its friendly atmosphere. The koeksisters were also a real treat: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. In summary, this exploration of African flavours in Cape Town was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to all food lovers.
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Rays308
Jul 12, 2024
Good food and culture. - Went to 3 different restaurants. Also got a brief history of the city, and a tour of some downtown places. Saw the flower market and cathedral.
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Rebecca_s
Jul 8, 2024
Not just delicious food! - Our tour was amazing! We were filled with delicious food from hole in the wall places, but it was so much more than that! The stories and information were perfect! Sifiso was a fantastic guide!
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Anoukm320
Jun 5, 2024
Such a fun way to explore Cape Town city centre with all your senses! - This is one of the tours where you receive way more then what you asked for! Dennis and Sifuso guide you through the city in a very enthusiast and well organised way, where all your senses plus your curiousity will be satisfied. You learn about Capetonian culture and a spectrum of influences that are part of it all, about cuisine, spices and perfume. You get to taste true soulfood and experience traditional cuisine that has been past on for generations at places you might not visit as a tourist otherwise. That has really changed my perspective for future travels! I must also add that, after travelling to Cape Town for the fourth time already, I have never walked around in the city centre this much, it was such a fun way to explore the heart of the mother city. Conclusion: This tour was a complete experience that provided me with lot’s of stories and memories to take back home to Belgium! I’d even gladly go for a second round. Thank you Dennis and Sifuso!
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Jennifer_b
May 31, 2024
Great afternoon listening to the stories and food tasting of Africa - I had a wonderful time, our guide was very knowledgeable and shared stories of Africa and introduced us to food and smaller businesses originating from different areas of Africa.
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Goplaces27700254819
May 23, 2024
A unique experience - This was such a great day out for me and my teenage son. We got to see and taste the Cape Town you will never see and taste without this tour. Fascinating walk and history and beautiful food. Highly recommended
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Brandonw340
May 22, 2024
Cape Town's African food hidden gems delight! - We started the tour at Church Square and which there was a good gathering of people from the US, Europe and South African (3 of us). From the start we had a history lesson, blended into a economic, social justice, afro-political, architectural and into commerce. Dennis and Sifuso did a sterling and thought provoking job showcasing the city and the hidden gems wiithin the city. Being a capetonian and proudly so i was blown away by the local African cuisine from Mali, Xhosa, West African-fused with South African style dishes. Further more, the talks on the historical signifigance of the slave trade, the malays, the trade which happened here gives a great insight into all that you consume not only with your mouth but with your ears and eyes too. The day was well spent and the interaction with some locals giving their talks on their trade items is a real highlight too. This comes highly recommneded, great value for money and opens up the start with your love affair for Cape Town, the Mother City. Again, thank you Dennis for a masterclass and awesome curation to start anyones memories of Cape Town to be an awesome experience.
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Daytrip60235354627
Apr 23, 2024
What a joy and delight! - What a blessing to be invited on this beautiful and authentic experience of downtown Cape Town through the lens of storytelling, history, culture, food, and good old-fashioned human to human relating. The three hours flashed by as we strolled around the streets of Cape Town, visiting off the wall, hidden away food spots of the people, tasting culinary delights of different “African” cultures, and also meeting the characters of the streets, From booksellers to small perfumeries, heavenly church based coffee sellers, to Indian spice shops, flower sellers and random street dwellers who shared their own history, this was an incredible opportunity to get a sense of the real Cape Town, and where it has come from, including the darker realities of its past, casting new light on the ramifications of its present. Certainly, the overall enjoyment of the experience was as a result of the delightful guiding pair who were a great team, as well as the wonderful bunch of very diverse people who were attracted to and a part of our little squad. What a wonderful experience, as good and meaningful as any outdoor adventure that greater Cape Town has to offer, perhaps far more so. If you love people, history, food, adventure and the unknown, just do it. Siyabulela Dankeschön Dennis, siyabonga Sifiso! Camagu!
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Douglas_j
Sep 27, 2024
Cape Town People and Food - We enjoyed our guide giving of a tour of some regular Africans by sharing locations, businesses and foods with us. Our guide was friendly and courteous. We would recommend.
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From $89
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).