The 15 Best Food & Wine Tours in South Africa

Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

1.Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Our pick

Spend nine hours touring four Cape winelands estates with guides such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, Jose, or Nick. Taste reds, whites, Cap Classique, ports, cheese, and chocolate, then enjoy an à la carte vineyard lunch in a small group of up to 11.

“Our trip was great. Our guide, Donovan, was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. We were with a good group and everyone mixed well. It was my husband’s 70th birthday and when Donovan found out, he arranged little surprises at each venue. Very thoughtful and it made the day more special.”

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Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

2.2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 621 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two relaxed hours on Hartbeespoort Dam aboard the Harties Boat Company vessel. Expect a welcome drink, South African finger foods, music, and wide views of the Magaliesberg Mountains and waterfront homes. Captains such as Rasta and photographer Rene have helped make past cruises memorable.

“The boat was so massive,clean ,comfortable and nice ,the chefs,bartender and waitress were so very polite,they are hard workers and friendly.hoo,the food was delicious,everything is so perfect. I will come again”

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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

3.The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $113Top rated

Walk from Bo-Kaap through Bree Street, Heritage Square, De Waterkant, and the Foreshore while tasting South African food, wine, beer, coffee, and tea. Guides such as Olivia add local stories and practical context. Expect about 2 kilometers of easy walking and a finish away from the starting point.

“It was a great experience full of information, Wine, Beer and amazing food. Arrive hungry leave stuffed!!”

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From Cape Town: Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

4.Winelands Full Day Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day in South Africa’s Cape Winelands with hotel pickup, an English, French, or German-speaking guide, three wine tastings, cheese, a cellar tour, and the Franschhoek tram. You’ll visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Nelson Mandela’s former prison.

“I absolutely loved this tour. The guide, Eddie was friendly and informative. We been to 3 different wineries and had time to stroll around Stellenbosch as well. Wine Tram was the highlight of my tour but the only thing I did not like was the last winery, Rickety Bridge. They did not have a good selection and it was located in Franschhoek.”

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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

5.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · from $88

Spend about nine hours in a shared minibus visiting four Cape Winelands estates: Haute Cabriere, Delheim, Fairview, and Tokara. You’ll taste up to 20 wines, pair some with cheese, stop at Franschhoek and the Nelson Mandela monument, and add a main-course lunch if you select the lunch option.

“Beautiful locations, great company and Gordon was a friendly, entertaining guide. Sampled 6 wines in 3 wineries and had a lovely lunch. Really good day out”

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From Cape Town: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

6.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 9 hours · from $277

Spend nine hours in the Cape Winelands with a small group, visiting Stellenbosch, Tokara, Delheim, Fairview, and Franschhoek. You will taste up to 20 wines, pair five wines with cheese, and may add lunch at Delheim. Guides such as Wilson, Alex, Gordon, and Mark are praised for warm, useful commentary.

“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.”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

7.Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with a guide such as Candy, Natasha, Peter, or Joseph. Taste wines at Lanzerac and Tokara, pair five wines with chocolate, then ride the Franschhoek wine tram to selected estates. Lunch is your choice and not included.

“I had the best day!! Peter was the best driver and guide! Would definitely recommend”

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Stellenbosch: Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

8.Historical Bike Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $92

Ride from Stellenbosch into Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Marshall, Sevi, or Tayne. Expect historic sights, university paths, mountain views, two wine estates, a private cellar tour, and wine paired with chocolate. Choose a regular bike or reserve an e-bike for R250.

“CJ was a great guide and tailored the tour and conversation perfectly. Would definitely recommend, stunning scenery and wine estates.”

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Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

9.Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Spend about three hours tasting at least four African dishes in Maboneng or Yeoville, with a local guide such as Nkosi, Joe, Rambo, or Lebo. Expect street art, neighborhood history, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Zimbabwean and South African food, transport, water, and plenty of walking.

“Joe was very knowledgeable and considerate. He knew all about the history and culture of all the places/spots we visited. The food was delicious and one thing I can say is for you to come hungry because the food is comforting and filling. Naboweng is an interesting place with lots of shops and restaurants. It’s diverse and full of life. Jackie’s grill is our favorite spot and also Bertrand cafe is artsy and trendy at the same time. I feel like is where the cool people hang out. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

10.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting and Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours exploring Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and nearby wine country with a guide such as Zaine, Brandon, or Gabriel. Taste wine with cheese and biltong, ride the Franschhoek Tram, enjoy free time for lunch, and visit Mandela’s final prison.

“Gabriel was very informative about the history of SA and shared all that knowledge with us. He also was patient and played amazing music during the ride. I would do tour again with him.”

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The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

11.The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $103

You’ll spend about three hours walking central Cape Town with a private foodie guide such as Daryl, Christopher, Zuze, or Parinita. Expect 10 local food and drink tastings, city sights, history, and a flexible route that can include vegetarian alternatives and food suited to your preferences.

“Our guide, Christopher, not only brought us around Cape Town to sample local cuisine, but also added history lessons and information that was fascinating. 3 hours well spent!”

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Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

12.Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $54

Walk through Johannesburg’s Yeoville or Maboneng with a local host, stopping for African dishes from places such as Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Expect street art, city stories, small local restaurants, and plenty of walking. Pickup is offered, but confirm transport before arrival.

“The three food stops were fabulous. Good variety of cultures represented. The tour of Maboneng, although interesting, focused more on the art culture and less on the food influence. We didn’t eat our first food until 45 minutes into the tour and really thought we were on the wrong tour. Guide was knowledgeable.”

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Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

13.Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $27

At Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, owner and winemaker Gregory Brink Louw leads a tasting of four Constantia wines before South African drummers and singers teach you to play along. The 90-minute experience mixes Zulu rhythms, marimbas, royal Ghanaian drums, dance, and views toward Table Mountain.

“This was a really fun / interactive event. I love that the director is working to preserve African drum music. The show was really upbeat and the drummers were so sweet to actively include the oldest and quietest in attendance. The wine was lovely. Having visited some verRead more”

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Cape Town: Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch

14.Guided Winelands Tour & Tasting in Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 114 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

You’ll visit Zevenwacht Wine Estate and Stellenbosch with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Expect cellar sights, two wine tastings, cheese, biltong, and hotel pickup within about 15 minutes of Cape Town’s City Bowl.

“Delightful knowledgeable guide and lovely scenery. The wineries were interesting and staff very attentive.”

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Cape Town: Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

15.Silvermist Estate Wine Tasting & Drumstruck Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

At Silvermist Estate, winemaker Gregory Louw leads a four-wine tasting before Drumstruck performers teach you to play a djembe. Expect Southern African instruments, Zulu dance, live music, mountain views, and optional braai dining with marimba music.

“It was an amazing experience! Wine was excellent and Gregory, the winemaker, took his time explaining about each one. The landscape was beautiful too. Warren and Drumstruck, the African drum show, was a wonderful experience! Very interactive! We loved this! I would highly recommend!”

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