Cape of Good Food Private Foodie Tour
Overview
- Private Tour
- Departs Any Day
- Starts & Ends In Cape Town
Welcome to your
Cape of Good Food Private Foodie Tour
South Africa is well-known for its natural beauty and safaris; but what many travellers discover is that the quality (and affordability) of South African food & wine is one of the highlights of their trip. This tour mixes the best of both worlds – exploring the beautiful scenery of Cape Town and surrounds, whilst sampling great food & wine all along the way.
Earthstompers private tours are 100% customizable, so please chat to your tour consultant if you would like to request changes to the itinerary or accommodation!
Tour includes:
- Services of a professional tour guide/driver (days 2-4; 6-7)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Private transport, as described in itinerary
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Introduction tour of Cape Town with foodie tastings
- Return Table Mountain Cableway tickets
- Touring and wine tastings in the Cape Winelands and Elgin Valley
- Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Visit to a colony of endangered African penguins OR visit to the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven-and-Earth) Wine Valley
Tour itinerary
Cape Town arrival
Welcome to Cape Town! We will arrange a driver to meet & greet you at Cape Town International Airport, and take you to get settled into your accommodation. Depending on your flight arrival time, you have the rest of the day at leisure to shake of the jet lag, relax at your accommodation or to explore Cape Town and surrounding area on your own.
Day 1 highlights
Included meals:
None
Included activities:
Airport transfer
Optional activities:
Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table
Approximate driving time:
+/- 30 minutes, 25 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Town for the foodie & Table Mountain
Known as the “Rainbow Nation,” South Africa’s diverse culinary influences will be sampled as we get to know the city of Cape Town through its food. Cape Town is home to artisanal coffee roasters, responsibly-sourced cocoa chocolatiers, free-range meat, local seafood, excellent farmer’s markets, world-class restaurants, and of course, award-winning wines and bubbles.
We’ll visit foodie hotspots like the trendy Bree Street; the colourful Cape Malay neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap; and the Company’s Gardens, established in 1652 by the Dutch as a food & water supply station between Europe and the East. Bring your walking shoes and dress for the weather – the best way to experience the energy of the city is exploring on foot with your tour guide. Another highlight of the day is riding to the top of the famous Table Mountain in a cable car, for magnificent views over Table Bay, Robben Island, The Cape Peninsula and Lions Head.
If the tour day occurs on Friday – Sunday, we highly recommend a stop at the famous Biscuit Mill or Oranjezicht City foodie Markets, to taste fresh local treats and visit with the locals.
Day 2 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Return Table Mountain Cableway Tickets
Introduction tour of Cape Town & 4-5 foodie tastings
Optional activities:
Add more foodie: Cultural cooking class (lunch or dinner)
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2 hours, 80 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Peninsula Tour
Join us on a spectacular journey to the Cape of Good Hope. We’ll explore Cape Point National Park on foot by taking a walk up to the lighthouse (or opt to take the “Flying Dutchman” funicular). We will then head to the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southwestern point in Africa. Our day will include driving along the beautiful Atlantic seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with views of the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We will also enjoy a spectacular coastal drive along Chapman’s Peak, to take in one of the best views in the region.
Plan for a late lunch – some of the best options in the area are Crofters Kitchen, The Food Barn, Chefs Warehouse, or Cape Point Vineyards (lunch for guests’ account).
Day 3 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Optional activities:
Add more adventure: Kayak near the Penguins
Add more wine: Explore the Cape’s oldest wine region with a tasting in Constantia
Approximate driving time:
+/- 3 hours, 130 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Winelands
The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in the Stellenbosch wine region. We typically visit three wineries, and we like to consult with our clients on the day to tailor the stops to their tastes. Some of our current favourites are:
- Uva Mira, a boutique winery situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain range
- Jordan Wine Estate, a picturesque family-owned estate with panoramic views over False Bay and Table Mountain
- Warwick, award-winning wines and the first estate to produce a ‘Cape Blend’
- Stark-Condé, spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon with spectacular views
- Babylonstoren, at the foot of Simonsberg Mountain in the Franschhoek wine valley, with a fruit and vegetable garden of amazing beauty and diversity
- Boschendal, with its garden-to-table restaurant, historic manor buildings, garden picnics, and exceptional food & wine
- Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
- Rust en Vrede, specializing in robust red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
- Oldenberg, a hidden gem with great views of the Banhoek Valley
Day 4 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Wine tasting at three different wine farms
Optional activities:
Add more foodie: Farm-fresh picnic lunch at Boschendal
Add more foodie: “Soil to fork” seasonal lunch at Werf at Boschendal, or Babel at Babylonstoren, or Faber at Avondale
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2.5 hours, 140 km
Overnight:
Stellenbosch 5 Star: Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Stellenbosch 4 Star: Boschendal Wine Estate
Relaxing in the Cape Winelands
Enjoy a day at leisure at your accommodation on the wine estate to soak in the beautiful surroundings. There is plenty to do: Enjoy wine tasting, relax around the pool, sample at the farm shop & deli, or enjoy a spa treatment. Multiple great dining options are available on the estate for dinner, or a transfer into town (Stellenbosch/Franschhoek) can be easily arranged.
Day 5 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
None
Optional activities:
Add more exploration: add a tour guide and vehicle for the full day
Add more foodie: Enjoy a 3-4 hour foodie walking tour through Stellenbosch
Add more adventure: Cycle or e-bike in the Cape Winelands
Approximate driving time:
n/a
Overnight:
Stellenbosch 5 Star: Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Stellenbosch 4 Star: Boschendal Wine Estate
Elgin Wine Valley
Today we travel via the Elgin Valley to Hermanus. The Elgin Valley is known for its cool-climate wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and produces 60% of South Africa’s apple crop.
We will start with an olive and olive oil tasting at Morgenster in Somerset West. Next stop is the popular Peregrine Farm Stall for some coffee and rusks and to browse the many locally-produced farm goods, from honey and chocolates, to preserves and cheeses, to fresh local apples produced in the Valley.
Then we visit one of the many boutique wine farms in the Elgin Valley. Here you will get a feel for the off-the-beaten-track intimacy which Elgin is famous for amongst locals, and taste some of the best wines this region has to offer, from elegant reds, to crisp whites and renowned M.C.C. (sparkling wine).
For lunch, we recommend Cheverell’s Farm, a country-style café (lunch for guests’ account).
If the tour occurs on Friday – Sunday, we highly recommend a stop at the Elgin Railway Market, to taste freshly made apple cider and visit with the locals. In the afternoon we travel to Hermanus where we will overnight.
Day 6 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
3-4 food or wine tastings
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2.5 hours, 140 km
Overnight:
Hermanus 5 Star: The Marine Hotel
Hermanus 4 star: 1 Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
Hermanus Whale Coast & Hemel and Aarde Wine Valley
Enjoy a morning in the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus. Filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries, guests can enjoy a stroll through town; or a walk along the cliff path, to catch a glimpse of the whales that visit the shares between July – November annually. (You can also opt to join a boat-based whale watching trip to see these marine mammals up close; additional fee applies).
For lunch, you can enjoy fresh local seafood at Perlemoen; casual beach vibes at Milk on the Beach; or a light meal amongst the fynbos at Bosman Family Vineyards Hermanus (lunch for clients’ account).
Guests have a choice for which road to take back to Cape Town: the scenic coastal route, stopping in Betties Bay to see a colony of endangered African penguins; or the scenic mountain route through the Hemel & Aarde (“Heaven and Earth”) Valley, for a tasting of the cool-climate wines at Creation Wines. We will arrive back in Cape Town in the early evening.
Day 7 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Visit to the African penguins at Betties Bay OR wine tasting at Creation
Optional activities:
Add more wildlife: Whale watching boat trip (in season, July – November; must be pre-booked)
Add more wildlife: Visit to the endangered African Penguin colony at Stoney Point Nature Reserve
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2.5 hours, 150 km
Overnight:
n/a
Tour Map
Pricing
| Number of people (Cost per person) | ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | single supplement | |
| Tour including 5-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R88,050 | R71,500 | R66,000 | R64,200 | R62,350 | R61,150 | R41,200 |
| LOW SEASON | R74,400 | R57,850 | R52,350 | R50,550 | R48,700 | R47,500 | R32,750 | |
| Tour including 4-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R63,150 | R45,900 | R40,150 | R38,300 | R36,350 | R35,100 | R20,150 |
| LOW SEASON | R57,450 | R40,250 | R34,500 | R32,600 | R30,700 | R29,400 | R13,200 | |
Rates are indicative; final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote – our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to meet your group size, available dates & budget.
High season: September – April, excluding peak season of 15 December – 15 January; Low season: May – August. Above pricing valid September 2024 – August 2025.
Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room.
