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African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre
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2 to 3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English
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.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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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.
End Point
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.
What To Expect
Church Square
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
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.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
City Hall
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.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Acre Shopping Centre
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.)
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Adderley Street
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Greenmarket Square
Meet informal African traders and entrepreneurs at Cape Town's second-oldest public square. Here you have the opportunity to shop for a souvenir.
• Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
Introduction to Senegalese coffee culture and coffee tasting. (approx. 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and amount of questions being asked.)
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Cape Town Central
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.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Greenmarket Square
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by African Food & Storytelling Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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