South Africa · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Full-day Cape Winelands tour from Cape Town with wine, cheese and chocolate tastings, vineyard lunch, and scenic Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch.
“Highly recommend this tour! The guide, Basil, was awesome and gave a ton of info about Cape Town and South Africa in general. The pickup was on time, and the perfect amount of time at each winery. Must do while in Cape Town.”
2-hour Hartbeespoort Dam cruise with South African food, music, and Magaliesberg mountain views, plus Beach Cafe access.
“Excellent activity. Zero hassles from the booking all the way to accessing the cruise. User Friendly app for tracking the booking. Great value for money.”
A small-group walking food tour through Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, and Foreshore, with tastings and drinks in 4 hours.
“South African cuisine is definitely different. Not that Cape Town doesn’t have restaurants serving lots of food from all over, but the distinctly SA dishes are not the sort of items you’d usually choose off a typical restaurant menu. To remedy tRead more”
3-hour Johannesburg food tasting walk in Yeoville or Maboneng, sampling Ghanaian, Nigerian, and more dishes plus street art and music.
“It was fun and delicious! A walk through the Maboneng area introduces you to the culture, and African food from different locations perfectly complements the experience. I am very glad that I chose this tour on my first night in Johannesburg.”
Private 3-hour Cape Town food walk with 10 tastings, local history stops, and dietary swaps, starting near City Hall.
“If I could rank this any lower than 1 star I would. Worst tour of my life as a foodie that has done many good tours around the world. Good reviews for this tour were for another guide. Guide was unprofessional and unorganized with a total of 7 tRead more”
A 2-3 hour Cape Town city centre walking tour linking African food to history and street life, with shared Somali and West African meals.
“I was looking for a food tour and this one stood out to me because it was different than all the other ones and explored a part of Cape Town that I probably wouldn't have explored on my own. We walked through some of the oldest public spacRead more”
4-hour Soweto bike tour with 2 meals, 2 beer tastings, and real stories from Vilakazi Street to Orlando East and West.
“I absolutely loved my time with Wandi cycling around Orlando West/East. I felt like I made an authentic connection with the local community by visiting on bicycle rather than on a bus or similar. The food and drink was awesome and for the amount I paid I felt it was great value. Wandi was a brilliant guide, genuine and full of love for his community. Thank you!”
Tuk-tuk food and beer tour through Soweto with an English guide, starting near Hector Pieterson Museum and tasting amagwinya and Kota.
“This is a great tour, we tuk-tuk’d through the vibrant streets of Soweto, welcomed with warm smiles. We tasted tradition, sipped local beer, and listened—really listened—to stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. Progress is happening, but slowly. Te struggles are real, yet the spirit here is unbreakable. What stood out most? Humanity. Here, it’s not just a word—it’s a way of life. Grateful for every moment, every lesson, every connection.❤️🇿🇦 Thanks boys!”
Cook Zulu food with a local chef in Maboneng, Johannesburg, stroll markets, learn traditions, and enjoy lunch, English and Zulu.
“Nkululeko was a great hostess! We had great conversation and great food. Bongani also was a great addition. The chicken he bbq’d and sausage he grilled was phenomenal! We learned so much from the walk through the neighborhood to the history lesson Nkululeko gave us. We really enjoyed ourselves and I’m glad we had the Zulu and Xhosa cooking experience. I would definitely do it again!”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
