Top Western Cape 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.

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.

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.

Visit some of Cape Town’s most important and oldest settlements during this cultural tour of the Mother City. Tour Bo-Kaap, the colorful Malay Quarter, and the oldest township in the city Langa. Stop at a shebeen (tavern) for a drink (own expense) and to meet some of the locals.

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where two oceans meet with a full-day private trip to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet.

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.

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.

The peak of Lion's Head reaches a mighty 2,194 feet (669 meters) above sea level—high above Cape Town and the rolling Atlantic Ocean waves. On this evening tour, hike to the summit of Lion's Head with your guide and enjoy uninterrupted views over landmarks including Clifton Beach and Robben Island. With round-trip travel from your central Cape Town hotel included, watch the sun sink on the horizon in beautiful Cape Town.

Enjoy a customized Wine Lands day tour from Cape Town. Your itinerary will be based on what you'd like to taste: bubbly, white wine, shiraz, or the signature South African pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault. Learn about the wine production methods and taste any or all of the above on this flexible tour, including round-trip transportation so you don't have to worry about sober drivers.

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.

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.

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

Sail along the Knysna waterfront and out into the Indian Ocean on this relaxing yacht excursion, which includes South African sparkling wine and a tasty Mediterranean food platter. Listen to entertaining histories of the region from your onboard crew, and soak up the golden and pink hues of the sun slipping along the horizon. Tours are specially timed to capture the most stunning moments of the sunset.

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.

Engage with businesses and artists living in communities that are the lifeblood of South African society. We have partnered with a new generation of young local creatives and business owners. Our goal is to drive the economies outside of the city by bringing people into these local eco-habitats. These young locals and entrepreneurs make Langa a must see destination for both the youth of South Africa and internationals, changing their perceptions. Times are changing. This township is blossoming, the art is inspiring and the people ooze with charisma. We want to transcend the old views, where residents past and present and tourists alike create a bustling hub for future generations.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Welcome to Van Loveren, a popular family owned winery near Robertson. Stroll through the winery's lush gardens and enjoy a variety of food and wine pairings at Christina's Bistro. Van Loveren's wheelchair friendly facilities and tours mean that everyone can learn more about South African wines and get to know a variety of different wines.