Join us as we explore some of the most delicious flavors and meet some remarkable people that bring the
foodie culture of the Mother City to life
FLAVOUR CITY
This is Cape Town through its flavors. A curated trip through the city’s food scene, where every bite comes with a story. From tucked-away street food gems to heritage-rich flavors in colorful neighborhoods, Taste the Mother City brings together culture, history, and great local eats. With a passionate guide leading the way, you’ll explore the people, places, and dishes that make Cape Town such a standout on the world’s food map.
A BLEND OF THEN AND NOW
You’ll taste Cape Malay classics, sweet, spicy, and full of soul, grab a cup from one of the world’s most respected coffee spots, and bite into a no-frills local sandwich that’s earned cult status on the Cape Flats. We end things on a sweet note at a hidden chocolate café tucked into the city bowl. This tour is all about bold flavors, local favorites, and the everyday food stories that give Cape Town its unique flavor.
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE
IDEAL itinerary
(This is an exmaple of our most popular food tour. Your tour can however be customized to suit your dietary or time requirements)
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- Snack pack filled with local South African treats
- Pick up from accommodation in Cape Town or Surrounds
- Qualified Private Guide
- 1 X Coffee Experience at Espressolab or a vist to Truth Coffee
- Appetizers, Koesisters, Samoosa’s, Babotie and Tea at Faeeza’s Home Kitchen
- Gatsby Sandwich (Whole or Part) OR Visit to The Creamery Specialized Ice Creams
- Shared Xhosa Food Plate at Seven Colours Eatery
- Brownie or Chocolate Truffles at Honest Chocolate
- On-board drinking water
- Transportation in Luxury SUV if 4 PAX or less OR 7 Seater Touring Vehicle
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In the heart of Cape Town’s City district, Espresso Lab isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a playground for purists. Step inside their minimalist space and explore the craft of coffee through a global lens. From bright Ethiopian pour-overs to deep, chocolatey Guatemalan espressos, each origin is roasted in-house and brewed to showcase its unique character. Experiment with different brewing methods, or just settle in with a perfectly pulled flat white. However you take it, this is coffee done with precision and passion.
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We then make our way into one of the most important and culturally rich parts of the City; Bo-Kaap. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, the streets are lined by colorful houses and the scents of home cooking wonders! We link up with Faeeza Abrahams at her very own Faeeza’s Home Kitchen to taste some local treats known as Koesisters (spicy donut), Samoosas and her much loved Babotie among other appetizers served with our famous, patented Rooibos Tea. Faeeza has proudly hosted Prince Harry and Megan Markle and Rodger Federer, they approved and we do too! This is intimate, home cooking with a cultural educational of the area.
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Synonymous with Cape Town is an all encompassing French loaf sandwich known as a Gatsby. Not for the faint-hearted this sizable offering was born thanks to Super Fisheries owner Rasheed Pandy. Various parts of the city now celebrate this most loved combo of a selected meat, chips and achar topped off with a locally made chili sauce or you can choose one of your choice. One sandwich is enough to share between 2-3 people!
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Our next stop takes us to meet a local gem of a chef at the Seven Colours Eatery. An Eastern Cape native, Nolu is passionate about (and committed to) celebrating the rich diversity of traditional South African food which, she believes, is often overlooked in contemporary dining. In Xhosa culture, the term “seven colours” refers to a balanced plate of nutrient-rich, strikingly hued food and by bringing this hearty soul food to the Waterfront, Nolu is serving a piece of home to our guests.
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Honest Chocolate in the middle of the city is where we’ll end our culinary adventure. This charming courtyard café has a serious but simple approach to crafting hand-made goodness using only two simple ingredients that go into making Honest Chocolate: Organic Tanzanian Cacao and a Sweetener. Depending on the slab, this will either be Unrefined Cane Sugar or Coconut Blossom Sugar. A brownie and a few unique truffle combinations is what we’ll end with.
COST FROM:
$190 - $220 usd PER PERSON
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP ONLY
PRICE DEPENDS ON DIETARY RESTICTIONS
PRICE VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 2025
FROM $210-$230 USD NOVEMBER 2025 - MARCH 2026
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*This experience is not weather dependant unless in extreme cases of rain or storms
*Vegan and Vegetarian Options Available
*NO Gluten Free Options Available
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*50% deposit is needed to secure your tour, view our cancellation policy here
*This tour can be quoted in ZAR and/or USD
*Children of all ages welcome
*Children aged 4 and under pay 750.00 ZAR if eating
*Click here to see our additional terms and conditions.
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*Tours take place in a luxury SUV or 7 seater touring van. Passenger liability insurance included. Bigger vehicles by request.