Eat Like a Local

Immersive walking food tours through Cape Town led by chefs and foodies with 15+ tastings.

Description

Eat Like a Local offers immersive walking food tours that celebrate Cape Town’s cultural history and cuisine. The Taste of Cape Town tour includes 15+ tastings, a guided city walk, and visits to local landmarks like Bo-Kaap and Company’s Garden.

Private and custom food tours are also available for groups, offering personalised routes through Cape Town’s food scene. Each experience is authentic, locally-led, and filled with unique culinary discoveries.

Tour Category

Culinary

Additional Links

Private Tours | Tours

Email Address

Information: info@eatlikealocal.co.za

Phone Number

Rupesh Kassen: 066 293 5799

Social Media

Google Rating

5.0 ★ | 300+ Google reviews

Tour Types

Chauffeur-driven food tours | City walking food tours | Cooking experiences | Private and custom food tours

Services

Destinations

Tours

Taste of Cape Town | 4.5 Hours: Guided walking tour with 15+ tastings through Cape Town’s historic and culinary landmarks.

Taste of Hermanus | 3.5 Hours: Food and cultural walking tour with seafood, wine, and local produce tastings.

Cook & Eat Like a Local | 5 Hours: Hands-on cooking and tasting experience blending culinary tradition and culture.

Ultimate Cape Town Food Tour | 6-8 Hours: Chauffeur-driven culinary journey through Cape Town’s neighbourhoods and foodie hotspots.

Private & Custom Tours: Tailored food tours for private groups, events, or special occasions.

Estimated Duration

4.5 Hours

Inclusions

All food and drink tastings
Alcoholic beverages
Hotel pickup (for Ultimate Tour)
Cooking immersions (where applicable)
Professional English-speaking guides

Exclusions

Transport (unless stated)
Gratuities
Additional purchases
Vegan and celiac-specific menu

Languages

English

Additional Information

Tours operate in all weather conditions.
Guests must be able to walk 1.5–4 km.
Dietary requirements must be confirmed in advance.
Children under 12 are only permitted on private tours.
Minimum of 2 participants required; tours may be cancelled if not met.
Restrooms are available during all experiences.
Arrive 10 minutes early; late arrivals are considered no-shows.
Participation is at your own risk; the operator is not liable for injury, loss, or damage.

Insider Guides

Take a taxi or Uber to city meeting points as parking is limited.
Try the Cape Malay samosas in Bo-Kaap fresh out of the fryer.

Weather Conditions

Ideal Weather: Any Weather

Rain Alert: Light Rain (30–40%)

Weather Experience: Tours operate in light rain but may use indoor stops; dress appropriately and check with the operator for heavy rain protocol.

Reservation Policies

Cancellations

More than 14 days before the tour: Fully refundable (minus platform/processing fees).
48 hours to 14 days before: May be rescheduled once, subject to availability.
Within 48 hours: Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

Payments

Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Unpaid or incomplete bookings are not confirmed and may be released.

Estimate Price Range

R1400 – R2500+

Tour Rates

Rates per person

R2,200 | Taste of Cape Town
R3,500 | Cook & Eat Like a Local
R6,000 | Ultimate Cape Town Food Tour
R2,200 | Taste of Hermanus

Booking Methods

Email | Phone | Website

Must Tries

Cape Malay Curry: Savour the fragrant, non-fiery spices of an authentic Cape Malay dish.

Koeksister: Try the traditional plaited, sticky-sweet doughnut often sold by local entrepreneurs.

Highlights

Local Guides: Tours are led by local food professionals, including a qualified chef.

Historical Context: The tour seamlessly weaves food tastings with the cultural and historical narrative of the city.

Chauffeur-driven tours

Chef-led tours

Cultural storytelling

Customisable experiences

Cooking experiences

Dietary options on request

Food tastings

Group bookings

Hands-on workshops

Historical highlights

Local guides

Multiple tastings

Private bookings

Restrooms available

Small-group tours

Walking tours

Weather flexibility

Wine included

Not child friendly

Not wheelchair accessible

Features

Chauffeur-driven tours
Chef-led tours
Cultural storytelling
Customisable experiences
Cooking experiences
Dietary options on request
Food tastings
Group bookings
Hands-on workshops
Historical highlights
Local guides
Multiple tastings
Private bookings
Restrooms available
Small-group tours
Walking tours
Weather flexibility
Wine included
Not child friendly
Not wheelchair accessible

Must Tries

Cape Malay Curry: Savour the fragrant, non-fiery spices of an authentic Cape Malay dish.

Koeksister: Try the traditional plaited, sticky-sweet doughnut often sold by local entrepreneurs.

Highlights

Local Guides: Tours are led by local food professionals, including a qualified chef.
Historical Context: The tour seamlessly weaves food tastings with the cultural and historical narrative of the city.

Address

Meet up addresses:

City Centre: Stellski Coffee Shop, 129 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre

Hermanus: Hermanus Tourism Bureau, Corner of Mitchell Street and Lord Roberts, Old Station Building, Hermanus

Tour Times / Schedule

Taste of Cape Town
Monday – Friday	09h30 – 14h00
Cook & Eat Like a Local
Monday – Friday	10h30 – 15h30
Taste of Hermanus
Tuesday – Friday	10h30 – 14h00
Ultimate Cape Town Food Tour
Monday – Saturday	By arrangement