Top Cape Town Dining Experiences

Tick off two Cape Town must-dos with this combo Cruise and Dine package. Watch the sunset over the port town with a glass of complimentary bubbly in hand on a sunset cruise, then transfer to a V&A Waterfront restaurant for a three-course dinner, choosing from Italian, Greek, or local cuisine to suit you.

This combo package allows you to tick off two of Cape Town’s must-do experiences with just one booking. Admire coastal sights such as Table Mountain from the water and keep an eye out for native marine life on a one-hour boat cruise, then transfer to a restaurant on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to savour some of the international flavours that this port city is best known for.

This is the ultimate way to start the day in Cape Town. Enjoy a peaceful ocean cruise that showcases the Mother City’s skyline illuminated by the morning sun. Toast the day with a glass of prosecco and enjoy the panoramic views. No need to worry about researching a place to eat after the boat ride—the trip includes a delicious breakfast at the V&A Waterfront.

Join us in a cooking experience to learn how to cook a traditional African cuisine meal from start to finish. Enjoy your meal privately with family, friends, work colleagues and travelers from all over the world in a peaceful environment and experience African hospitality at its best. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we show you step by step how to cook one of the best authentic African cuisine meals.

Immerse yourself in South African home cooking on during this private cooking lesson in Cape Town. Your guide, a local restaurant owner, will walk you through some local recipes in their home kitchen. Sit down to feast on the two or three dishes you have made, accompanied by wine and bottled water, and learn about the mix of local cultures that has influenced the culinary culture.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around three different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Enjoy a city walking tour or upgrade to include a V&A Seal and harbor cruise plus a sunset bust tour.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, and a cellar visit on this action-packed half-day tour of Stellenbosch. Save time figuring out public transport schedules by having round-trip transport from Cape Town included. It’ll be the ultimate day of convenience as wine tastings are included. Venture into Cape Winelands and visit two wine farms for wine and cheese tastings.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting & cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

This action-packed day tour is a great choice for foodies, wine fans, and beer fans alike. Get more out of your time in Cape Town by spending a day exploring both craft breweries and wine farms. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport between sites as pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Highlights include visiting an award-winning microbrewery for four beer tastings, viewing zebra and springbok while tasting wine, enjoying a biltong and wine pairing session, and having a braai.

South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town, you visit multiple wine estates in the Cape Winelands. With an in-the-know guide, travel to Stellenbosch, where you learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. Enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateriesm and gorgeous examples of Victorian, Georgian, and Cape Dutch architecture.

This cruise and dine combination is the perfect way to make the most of limited time in Cape Town. Instead of exploring the city on foot, save time and see its key sights from the water—including the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and the city’s skyline. At the end of the cruise, a sushi meal is included at a restaurant at the V&A waterfront.

Indulge in a culinary adventure by Spending 4 hours with your host, who will introduce you to some of the flavors that make this city so distinctive. Learn about the variety of foods that might mean dining like a local, and be sure to consume them in some of the most genuine settings available. Explore the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, a historic Cape Malay neighborhood where you can have bobotie, tomato bredie, and curries Amble down trendy Bree Street and take in the local cafe culture. Visit the V&A market to sample a range of regional specialties, including artisanal cheese and biltong. Let us know what you like, and your host will reveal everything Cape Town has to offer, and we assure there's an intoxicating world of vegetables and flavors you've never imagined. Visitors have the choice to customize their walking tours: historic city tour, Bo-Kaap walking tour, diamond mining history

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.

Join a chef couple in their spacious home in Wynberg, Cape Town, for a private feast of South African food and drink—the ultimate introduction to South Africa’s rich and diverse cuisine. Your meal might include Afrikaans, English, African, or Cape Malay elements, from bredie (stew) and braai (barbecue) through to curry, malva tart, lemon meringue, or koeksisters donuts. You’ll leave with a wealth of local tips and recommendations.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.

We meet at a popular local eatery in Rose Street, one of Bo-Kaap's borders. This is where we begin our journey down some of Bo-Kaap's oldest roads to explore this 370-year-old neighbourhood in a fun but informative way. We stop off at a local food host to sample some yummy traditional snacks and bakes with Tea, after that, we stroll down Chiappinni St to end back at the Bo-Kaap Deli. Other things to note

Combine a game drive, a craft beer tasting, and a wine tasting in a single tour from Cape Town. Planning this multi-stop excursion independently may seem daunting, but this tour arranges all the details in advance. Enjoy the scenery while a driver navigates up the West Coast to Buffelsfontein, where you'll embark on a guided game drive. Visit the Darling Breweries and taste local wines and beers without worrying about a sober ride back to Cape Town

Plan the perfect dinner with a view of the ocean during this 3-hour sunset dinner at the famous On the Rocks restaurant near Cape Town. Celebrate a special occasion and bring that special someone as you savor a glass of chilled sparkling wine as the sun melts into the ocean. You’ll cap off the experience with a tasty 3-course dinner of seafood or South African specialties.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.