A foodies dream tour of the historic V&A Waterfront located in the Mother City, Cape Town. Experience a uniquely curated tour designed to bring the best foodie flavours of Africa to you at the beautiful waterfront. Enjoying samples of local eats, coffees, teas, spices, beers, wines and chocolate all while getting a guided tour of the magnificent harbour and a bit of the mystery and history surrounding it. As you stroll through with your private guide and enjoy these local treats learn about what makes each of these handpicked delights unique to the melting pot that is Africa.
We host tours twice daily, seven days a week and they are all kept to a small, intimate size groups with a maximum of 10 persons per group. All tastings are included in the tour but you will also have the ability to purchase what you like from vendors with many great options to bring back home. In partnership with Chavonne’s Battery Museum and their knowledgeable guides, be sure to check out their facilities further to gain more insight into Cape Town’s unique waterfront.
MORNING TASTING.
Time: 10am – 12pm
Meeting Point: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: TBC
Inclusions: All tastings; Professional Guide
Exclusions: Additional purchases; Gratuities
AFTERNOON TASTING.
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: TBC
Inclusions: All tastings; Professional Guide
Exclusions: Additional purchases; Gratuities
FAQS.
Where do I park? There is a paid parking structure conveniently located adjacent to the start point as well as loads of free parking around the waterfront precinct. Please see the Waterfront’s parking webpage.
What shall I bring? We like to keep it simple! You will want shoes comfortable to walk around in for 2 hrs. You may decide to carry water with you, but it will be easily available for purchase. We won’t be outdoors for very long periods of time but you may also like having sunscreen with you and if the weather is indicating rain perhaps an umbrella. There will be many opportunities to purchase items to take with you so we encourage bringing a bag to stash your goodies.
How many stops in total? How much will be consumed? There are seven stops along the tour and a combination of small bites and local beverages tastings, enough to hold you over for the duration of the tour but we encourage you to revisit your favorite stops for a post-tour meal.
Are children welcome on these tours? Yes! Children are absolutely welcome on the tours and they will enjoy a well-rounded experience along with adults. There are wine and beer tastings on the tours but these vendors will have local non-alcoholic alternatives available. Children under 2 are free admission.
Are gratuities expected? Our guides are passionate about what they do and are paid for their time but greatly appreciate any extra gratuities! As they would say, they will work for samosas (and maybe beer/wine!).
How far to book in advance? We recommend booking as far in advance as possible due to the exclusivity of the tours.
Do we offer vouchers? Yes! Vouchers are available for purchase, feel free to gift the experience to a friend!
What about dietary restrictions? We may not cater to all dietary restrictions but we welcome you to get in touch with us in regards to tailor-crafting a private tour for you and your group.
Can I book a private tour? Yes, we love private tours! Let us know how we can create the optimal experience for a team building, birthday parties, incentive group trips, etc.
Does the tour operate during inclement weather? Yes, rain or shine we are all systems go! We won’t be outdoors for very long periods of time but you may also like having sunscreen with you on a particularly sunny day and if the weather is indicating rain perhaps an umbrella.
