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The 15 Best Food & Drink Tours in South Africa

30 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Cape Malay kitchens, braai country, the Neighbourgoods market and the long lunches out in the valleys. These 15 are priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - Paarl starts the tasting with cheese and mountain views
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food - Entering Kommando Nek Nature Preserve
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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

Cruise Hartbeespoort Dam for two hours with Magaliesberg views, South African finger foods, music, a welcome drink, and a cash bar.

“The boat Captain and crew was friendly but didn't inform us about the area till we ask them about it. Music and food was amazing. I will definitely positively tell people about your🚢”

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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour - Key points to know before you book
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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

3.The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

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

Explore Cape Town through Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, and local food tastings on a four-hour walking tour with drinks included.

“Our guide Olivia was absolutely genuine, wonderful and passionate about the food culture and people of South Africa. Truly enjoyed our food wine and beer experience. Very diverse tasting with great appreciation for the local culture and people. Well done - cheers”

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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting - Stellenbosch: wine, streets, and a first taste
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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

Taste South African wines, tour Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and ride the vineyard tram on a full-day Cape Town excursion.

“I absolutely loved this tour. The guide, Eddie was friendly and informative. We been to 3 different wineries and had time to stroll around Stellenbosch as well. Wine Tram was the highlight of my tour but the only thing I did not like was the last winery, Rickety Bridge. They did not have a good selection and it was located in Franschhoek.”

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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour - Haute Cabriere and the sparkling wine start
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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour - Stellenbosch sets the scene
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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram - Stellenbosch gives the morning a gentle start
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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

Taste South African wines in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, pair chocolate at Lanzerac, ride the wine tram, and return to Cape Town by van.

“Absolutely fabulous. Great wine tasting. Visiting beautiful towns and amazing hosts in Candy and Mabee. Excellent value”

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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting - Stellenbosch history before the vineyards
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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

8.Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

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

Cycle through historic Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley, then taste award-winning wine and chocolate at two scenic estates.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our bike tour of Stenenbosch and the wine tour, and Marshal our guide was informative, fun and most caring.”

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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour - Starting with pickup and the Johannesburg transfer
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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

Taste Ghanaian, Nigerian, South African and other African foods while exploring Maboneng or Yeoville with a local guide.

“Joe was an amazing tour guide! You can really tell how passionate and knowledgeable he is and he shared so many interesting details along the way. The tour was super organized, and the food was absolutely delicious. It felt very authentic and thoughtfully chosen. :) I’d 100% recommend!”

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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram - Zevenwacht starts the day with cheese and a cellar visit
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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour - Starting at City Hall and Greenmarket Square
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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience - Yeoville: a wider taste of African Johannesburg
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Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

12.Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

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

Taste African cuisines in Johannesburg’s Maboneng or Yeoville, with local guides, street art, history, and at least four dishes.

“This is a great tour to try different food from many African countries. Our Guide Murnendeni was great in explaining everything we tried. All was delicious. Would definitely recommend this to any adventurous foodies out there!”

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Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting - Gregory Brink Louw’s Constantia Wine Tasting
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Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

Cape Town: Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch - Inside Zevenwacht’s Working Cellar
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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

Taste Stellenbosch wines, cheese, and biltong on a four-hour Cape Town tour with cellar visits, hotel pickup, and a local guide.

“Very good trip. We had booked a 1/2 day tour but started with a group who were on a full day trip. We had a small issue with our pick at the end of our tour but our guide stayed with us the whole time until everything was sorted.”

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Cape Town: Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show - Arriving at Silvermist on Constantia Nek
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Cape Town: Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

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