Cape Town's Culture and Cuisine, Private tour
Cape Town's Culture and Cuisine, Private tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
83265
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
0 - 15
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
English , GermanInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and exquisite cuisine of Cape Town on this private tour. Nestled in a scenic 'bowl' formed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town offers a rich culinary scene, lively nightlife, and a dynamic cultural atmosphere. Explore the historic town of Stellenbosch, renowned for its oak-lined streets, diverse architecture, and world-class wineries. Enjoy a culinary walking tour with food, tea, and rusk tastings, and delve into the local life of the Kayamandi township with a traditional Xhosa lunch. Capture the colorful Bo Kaap neighborhood on a photo tour and savor Cape Malay cuisine. This tour includes private transfers, 4-star accommodation, and guided experiences, ensuring a memorable South African adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Milner or similar 4*
Arrive to Cape Town International Airport where your tour guide awaits to drive you to your accommodation and assist with check-in procedures. Relax afterwards with time at leisure.
A visit of the city centre with its many historical buildings and different architecture as well as a trip with the cable car to the top of Table Mountain are highly commended. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is also worth a visit. Here you will find numerous bars, restaurants, boutiques and shops, cinemas and the aquarium. Outside in the amphitheatre there is regular live entertainment for you to enjoy. All combined with the continuous activity of a working harbour. (Activities are recommendations only, not included)
Overnight in hotel in Cape Town
Day 2 : Cape Town – Stellenbosch – Cape Town (100Km – 1Hr)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Milner or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then travel to Stellenbosch together with your guide for a culinary walking tour. Established in 1679, Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town. Savour traditional food and drinks of Stellenbosch as your guide leads you through the historic heart of this vibrant university town. Hear delightful stories about the historic places you visit, including a visit to the oldest restored townhouse in South Africa. Then enjoy an indigenous tea and rusk tasting when you visit a small, family-run butchery.
After, experience a wine tasting at a trendy spot in the town centre (non-alcoholic options available), indulge on a heritage lunch platter featuring some South African favourites, a trilogy of Cape desserts that South African grandmothers used to bake, and then try some sweets at the oldest shop in town, Oom Samie se Winkel. Leisure time until the agreed time of return to Cape Town.
Overnight in hotel in Cape Town Lunch Included.
Day 3 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Milner or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today’s experience is an interesting mix of photography and a cooking safari. After breakfast, meet your photographer-guide at 08:30 hrs at the V&A Waterfront (transfer to waterfront not included). Leaving the car behind, explore Company’s Garden on foot, capturing the Art Deco buildings of Cape Town’s City Bowl on film. Move on to Adderley Street to visit the flower market and bustling Greenmarket Square, then continue towards Signal Hill to take in beautiful panoramic views of the city. Continue to the neighbourhood called Bo Kaap and admire the amazing colourful houses. Have a chance to visit Mrs. Tolker, who invites you to visit her home. She will teach you how to prepare a typical Cape Malay meal including samosas, rotis and koeksisters – a typical sweet doughnut-like fritter. This array of delicious treats will be your lunch!
Overnight in hotel in Cape Town. Lunch included.
Day 4 : Cape Town – Kayamandi – Cape Town (100Km – 1 Hr)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Milner or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, discover day-to-day life in the Kayamandi township, a suburb of Stellenbosch, to meet the locals. After an insightful walking tour of the ‘sweet home’ town with your guide, a Xhosa Mama will welcome you in her home (Xhosa is the local language spoken here). Sit back and listen to her stories about township life and the customs and traditions of its people while you enjoy some of the dishes that Nelson Mandela grew up on. Get an insider’s perspective from your local guide who was born and bred in Kayamandi, meet local entrepreneurs and talented artists, see exciting community development projects, visit a crèche on weekdays, and visit a spaza shop. Feast on a delicious Xhosa lunch including homemade Xhosa ginger beer, taste legendary pap (African version of polenta or porridge) with spicy chakalaka, enjoy authentic vetkoek with various vegetable dishes and oven-baked chicken, followed by dessert. Receive a small, hand-crafted souvenir and easy recipes to try them yourself back home. Return to Cape Town.
Overnight in hotel in Cape Town . Lunch included.
Day 5 : Departure Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a sumptuous breakfast, enjoy time at leisure before you are collected by your guide for your transfer back to the airport to catch your onward flight.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English or German-speaking driver guide on private basis
- The local guide will only accompany during the activity and not during transport
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Cape Town
Superior Hotel Category = Cape Milner or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 lunches on day 2, 3 and 4
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Cape Town International airport to the hotel
- Departure transfer from the hotel to the cape town International Aiport
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All visits as indicated: Stellenbosch culinary walking tour with food, tea, and rusk tasting on day 2; photo and culinary tour through Cape Town on day 3; Kayamandi culinary and cultural experience on day 4
What's Not Included
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Beverages during included meals
- Gratuity for driver and guide
- Optional tours and excursions
- Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
- International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees where applicable
- Porterage
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in South Africa. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
- No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
- It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information in the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org
- Parents travelling with children would now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to accommodation stipulated) at the time of travel
- See your doctor for advice in regards to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Cape Town
Superior Hotel Category = Cape Milner or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Private transfers are provided from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel upon arrival and from the hotel back to the airport upon departure.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation in Cape Town at the Cape Milner or a similar 4-star hotel, offering superior comfort and amenities.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Cape Town
Superior Hotel Category = Cape Milner or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation in Cape Town at the Cape Milner or a similar 4-star hotel, offering superior comfort and amenities.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 4 breakfasts and 3 lunches on days 2, 3, and 4.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Private transfers are provided from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel upon arrival and from the hotel back to the airport upon departure.
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Will there be a guide accompanying us throughout the tour?
The tour is operated with an English or German-speaking driver guide on a private basis. The local guide will only accompany you during the activities and not during transport.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a Stellenbosch culinary walking tour with food, tea, and rusk tasting on day 2, a photo and culinary tour through Cape Town on day 3, and a Kayamandi culinary and cultural experience on day 4.
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What can I expect during the visit to Kayamandi township?
In Kayamandi township, you will meet local entrepreneurs and talented artists, see community development projects, visit a crèche on weekdays, and enjoy a traditional Xhosa lunch. You will also receive a small, hand-crafted souvenir and easy recipes to try at home.
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Are there any optional activities or excursions available?
Yes, optional tours and excursions are available but are not included in the tour package.
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What should I wear during the tour?
Comfortable and light clothing is most suitable for traveling in South Africa. Visitors should avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
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Are there any special requirements for parents traveling with children?
Parents traveling with children are required to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all traveling children. When children are traveling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
ATC South Africa requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of atc south africa charges.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.