SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 food & drink tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Cape Winelands bus tour with tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and vineyard lunch across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.
“Had a great day visiting 4 vinyards. Our guide Donovan was excellent, likewise all of the staff at the vinyards we visited. Thoroughly recommend this!!”
Sail Hartbeespoort Dam for 2 hours with Magaliesberg views, South African food and music, plus a cash bar on board.
“The experience was excellent especially for a couple and think also for 2 couples going together. It was very relaxed and enjoyed the scenery. Definitely doing it again.”
A 4-hour walking food tour through Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, De Waterkant, and Foreshore with tastings, drinks, and local history.
“Amazing experience. All the foods were delicious, great history of the area and foods, and an easy walking distance throughout. Olivia was an amazing guide and I cannot recommend her and this tour enough! One note, it’s not the amount of food I’ve had on other tours, so no need to skip breakfast in my…”
Full-day Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour from Cape Town with three tastings, cheese, tram ride, and historic stops.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and ensured that we had a great experience. The Rickety Bridge Winery was horrible. The customer service was unacceptable.”
Shared Cape Winelands tour with up to 4 estates, included tastings, lunch option, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek time, and Mandela site.
“Our guide GB was informative and entertaining. The van was a little tight if there had been the 2 people who were supposed to be there. The choice of vineyards was very good which is why we picked this tour. There had to be an adjustment at the end for the last vineyard which had…”
Cape Winelands day: Stellenbosch to Franschhoek with up to 20 tastings, Fairview wine-and-cheese, and optional Delheim lunch.
“We had an enjoyable day visiting four wineries for wine tasting and lunch at one. It was a relaxing day and our guide Jibby was knowledgeable, helpful and nice.”
Full-day Cape Town wine tour with Stellenbosch walks, Lanzerac chocolate pairings, Tokara tastings, and the Franschhoek Wine Tram.
“wonderful day out, very picturesque. good wines great locations”
Cycle Stellenbosch history and Jonkershoek Valley, visit 2 wine estates for cellar tours and wine-chocolate tastings. Small group, 4-5 hrs.
“This tour had it all: the views, some calorie burning, a total of 9 glasses of wine (tho not full of course!), and some much appreciated humour of Sevi, a very knowledgable and affable guide. While we almost never do one thing twice, we are seriously considering popping by one more time, this time for…”
A 3-hour Johannesburg food walk in Yeoville or Maboneng with guided tastings across African cuisines, street art stops, and music-filled cafés.
“Joe was a fantastic guide with tons of local knowledge and a deep passion for the community. The food was also amazing-definitely come hungry!”
Cape Town wine day through Stellenbosch and Paarl, cheese and biltong pairings, Franschhoek tram, lunch on your own, plus Mandela prison.
“Brandon was an amazing guide and nothing was too much trouble for him, would do it again.”
