Itinerary
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Stop At: Church Square, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa
Meeting 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Introduction 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town Central South Africa
Learn 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Introduction 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Golden Acre Shopping Centre, 9 Adderley Street Foreshore, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Here 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.)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Adderley Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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: Greenmarket Square, Burg St Corner Longmarket Street, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa
Meet informal African traders and entrepreneurs at Cape Town's second-oldest public square. Here you have the opportunity to shop for a souvenir.
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Introduction 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Introduction to Senegalese coffee culture and coffee tasting.
(approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
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.
Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Introduction 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Greenmarket Square, Burg St Corner Longmarket Street, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa
This 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.
Duration: 5 minutes
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Church Square, 0A Spin St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
03:00 PM
2 to 3 hours(approx.)
Greenmarket Square, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jennifer_B
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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Posted On : 2024-05-31
Posted By : GoPlaces27700254819
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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Posted On : 2024-05-23
Posted By : BrandonW340
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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Posted On : 2024-05-22
Posted By : DayTrip60235354627
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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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Ron_S
Wonderful guide. We stopped so many places for food and drink that we had to cancel our dinner reservation. We would never have found these places on our own and learned a lot about South, East and West African food. Bought a couple of interesting used books. Received some fresh spices. Got a history lesson. All good!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : judypC9267SO
This tour truly opened my eyes to South African Cuisine and the shops that provide tasty food with fresh ingredients that I would have overlooked with out this experience. Dennis is so knowledgeable about the food, the operators and the history. It was a great experience. Judy Price
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : T3801GEvictoriam
I highly recommend this tour. With great attention to detail, you not only learn about the different cuisines found in Cape Town, but also about the people who cook the food and their culture. I particularly liked how much care Dennis took to teach us about the history of Cape Town in connection with the different cultures. It was such a wonderful experience to explore the city far off the beaten track and discover places that you would never have seen before. This tour has filled my heart with impressions, smells and lovely people.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : Carla_M
What a fascinating tour encompassing not just the varied foods of South Africa and surrounding countries but the culture and history behind that food. Dennis shared with us restaurants where the food was made with love that showed in every bite and he explained the history of that culture, specifically how it has melded into the fabric of Capetown. This tour really brings community together. We visited restaurants we would have never have visited on our own but would now return to enjoy when visiting Capetown. The spice shop was amazing and I highly recommend bringing some home and enjoying their quality and blends. Food is a great way to experience memories and the African Food and Storytelling Tour goes above and beyond. I recommend doing the tour early in your visit so you can back to your favorite restaurants while you are in town.
Thank you Dennis for the everlasting memories and sense of community!
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Posted On : 2024-03-07
Posted By : briannahW6759ZX
This tour was a wonderful experience to showcase a side of CapeTown an average traveler wouldn’t get to see. Dennis and Sifiso were great guides, giving us lots of history and insight into the community. Their support for local businesses is a testament to their love of the community. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-02
Posted By : omoj
I did this tour with Dennis and his colleagues last week and what a wonderfully insightful and authentic way to experience Cape Town and the lives of everyday people living in and navigating the city. Cape Town is an incredibly diverse place, with people from all over the African continent and other parts of South Africa calling it home. Through food, story telling with a sense of humour, and walking the less trodden parts of the city, the tour explains the history of Cape Town, its people and food in an incredibly unique way. We were able to visit a spice shop in a historic location, experience delicious Xhosa, somali, Cape malay, west African cuisines and support small businesses who are the very heartbeat of this city. Thanks to Dennis and his team for putting this experience together, and sharing what is a less seen part of Cape Town with us, safely. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Cape town.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28
