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The 15 Best Food Tours in South Africa

84 tours  ·  from $12 a head

A township shisanyama, a biltong counter, a tasting room with a view of the vines. These 15 walk the markets and the braai fires, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - The morning route through Paarl
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

1.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Our pick

You’ll visit four varied wineries in Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch with a small group of up to 11. Guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, and Nick lead tastings of bubbly, whites, reds, ports, and dessert wines, with cheese, chocolate, and a la carte lunch included.

“A day full of delicious wine, laughter, and learning about South Africa's history, winemaking, and culture.”

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Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food - Arriving through Kommando Nek Nature Reserve
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Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

2.2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 621 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two hours on Hartbeespoort Dam with views of the Magaliesberg Range, a welcome drink, South African finger foods, music, and a cash bar. Cruises leave at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM from Kommando Nek Nature Reserve. Captain Rasta is a favorite on board, and photographer Rene can help capture the day.

“The boatride was really good, with friendly Captain & staff. The food was more than enough for everyone in the boat.”

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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour - De Waterkant adds a more modern side of the city
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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

3.The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $113Top rated

Walk from Bo-Kaap through Bree Street and De Waterkant, tasting Cape Malay dishes, South African classics, drinks, snacks, coffee, and tea. Your local guide, often Olivia, adds stories about Cape Town’s food, culture, and past. The route covers about 2 kilometers and ends away from the starting point.

“This was a wonderful way to learn about South African cuisine and walk around town a little. The walking was not strenuous and all the food was delicious! Olivia, “The Queen”, was the sweetest tour guide and always made sure we were together and kept the conversations going.”

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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting - The ride from Cape Town to Stellenbosch
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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

4.Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day in South Africa’s Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, a live multilingual guide, three wine tastings, cheese, and a cellar tour. Visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, then ride an open-side tram through the vineyards. Guides such as Wellington, Eddie, Maxwell, and Michelle have led especially engaging departures.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a great experience. The Rickety Bridge Winery was horrible. The customer service was unacceptable.”

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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour - What $88 buys you
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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

5.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · from $88

Spend about nine hours in the Cape Winelands with a guide and shared minibus, visiting up to four estates: Haute Cabriere, Delheim, Fairview, and Tokara. Tastings and bottled water are included, while lunch requires the lunch option and covers a main course only. Expect grand mountain views, historic towns, cheese pairings, and a stop at Drakenstein Prison.

“Initial communication was not good….when we booked, booking said pickup from our hotel was as 7:30am. At 7:41 am, tour operator sent an email saying it was now pickup at 8:30am. Wish we had known that ahead of time. That said, the tour, once our tour guide picked us up, was excellent. Weather was not great but our guide/driver was a good driver and took us to nice wineries with good wine. The included lunch was very good.”

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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour - Delaire Graff brings the glamour
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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

6.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $277

Spend nine hours in the Cape Winelands with an English-speaking guide such as Wilson, Alex, or Jibby. Visit four estates, taste up to 20 wines, pair cheese at Fairview, and add a Delheim lunch. Luxury minibus transport, hotel pickup, and time in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek make this a full but well-planned day.

“Very good. 4 vineyards and 20 tastings including lunch. Excellent guide.”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram - Stellenbosch: a useful first walk
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Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

7.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek by air-conditioned van and wine tram. Walk through Stellenbosch, pair five Lanzerac wines with chocolate, taste at Tokara, then ride between Franschhoek wineries. Guides such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, and Joseph are praised for local stories and warm service. Lunch is extra.

“I had the best day!! Peter was the best driver and guide! Would definitely recommend”

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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting - Starting in Stellenbosch town and its university quarter
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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

8.Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $92

Start at 9 AM with a bike or optional e-bike, then ride through Stellenbosch, the university, and Jonkershoek Valley. Guide Lee, Marshall, Sevi, Tayne, and others combine local history with scenic cycling. Two wine estates bring tastings, a cellar tour, Cape Dutch buildings, and chocolate pairing.

“We loved this tour. It exceeding our expectations and was so enjoyable. Our tour guide, Sevvie, was so knowledgeable about the local area and history and was good fun to have leading our group. The wine tasting at both vineyard stops was great fun, and we would highly recommend this tour. Thanks guys!”

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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour - Yeoville and the story of a changing suburb
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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

9.Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend about three hours tasting at least four African dishes, walking through Maboneng or Yeoville, and learning about Johannesburg’s food, art, and neighborhoods. Guides such as Nkosi, Joe, Rambo, Lebo, and Romeo bring local stories and humor. Pickup, drop-off, food, water, and an English or French-speaking guide are included.

“Romeo was an awesome guide. We were able to get a nice history of the area. Please be warned, this is a walking tour but it was enjoyable. I would most definitely do this again.”

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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram - Leaving Cape Town through Langa
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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

10.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours exploring Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek with an English-speaking guide such as Zaine, Brandon, or Gabriel. Taste wine with cheese and biltong, walk through Stellenbosch, eat lunch in Franschhoek, ride the wine tram to Rickety Bridge, and stop at the prison where Nelson Mandela was released.

“Gabriel was very informative about the history of SA and shared all that knowledge with us. He also was patient and played amazing music during the ride. I would do tour again with him.”

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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour - Company’s Garden and two Cape Town classics
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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

11.The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $103

Spend about three hours walking central Cape Town with a private foodie guide and sampling 10 local foods and drinks. The route can be shaped around your tastes and dietary needs, with stops near Greenmarket Square, Company’s Garden, City Hall, and local food spots. Guides such as Daryl, Christopher, Zuzy, and Parinita have led past tours.

“Zuzy shared both historical and gastronomical stories with us. The food was delicious, the portions were huge, and the experience was enlightening. Zuzy was a delightful guide! We highly recommend this tour.”

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Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience - Maboneng: food, murals, and a changing district
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Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

12.Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $54

Explore Johannesburg’s Maboneng or Yeoville with a local host, stopping at small African restaurants for at least four dishes from countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, or Congo. Expect street art, city history, walking on uneven pavement, and pickup options. Guides may include Romeo, Murnendeni, Nsoki, or Angela.

“Had a fantastic experience, not only did I try some delicious food, but also saw amazing street art and had a great insight into the South African culture. I also felt I was off the beaten track with few, if any other tourists getting to experience the incredibly vibrant local area”

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Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting - Moving from wine tasting to African theatre
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Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

13.Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $27

At Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, Gregory Brink Louw leads a Constantia wine tasting before Drumstruck’s musicians guide you through African rhythms, songs, dance, and historic instruments. You taste four local wines, then play your own drum in an intimate theatre. The 90-minute experience suits families, couples, and culture-minded visitors.

“We had a great time. From wine tasting to the show. Very friendly staff at the restaurant aswell. We really enjoyed ourselves”

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Cape Town: Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch - Stellenbosch town and the second wine tasting
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Cape Town: Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch

14.Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 114 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

Travel from Cape Town to Stellenbosch for two wine tastings, a cheese pairing, biltong, and a cellar tour at Zevenwacht Wine Estate. Your guide explains the region and winemaking in English, French, or German. Patrick at Zevenwacht is especially involved in presenting the estate’s wines. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Great experience, very helpful guide who took the time to show us the town as well as nearby gardens.”

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Cape Town: Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show - The instrument collection before the show
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Cape Town: Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

15.Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

At Silvermist Estate, winemaker Gregory Louw leads a four-wine tasting before Warren and the Drumstruck performers take you through Southern African music, dance, and drumming. You get your own djembe and play along in the theatre. Add a South African braai, marimba music, and sunset views over the Constantia Valley for a longer outing.

“A lovely cultural experience enjoyed by our entire family!”

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