Top Cape Town Food & Drink Classes

Join us in a cooking experience to learn how to cook a traditional African cuisine meal from start to finish. Enjoy your meal privately with family, friends, work colleagues and travelers from all over the world in a peaceful environment and experience African hospitality at its best. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we show you step by step how to cook one of the best authentic African cuisine meals.

Immerse yourself in South African home cooking on during this private cooking lesson in Cape Town. Your guide, a local restaurant owner, will walk you through some local recipes in their home kitchen. Sit down to feast on the two or three dishes you have made, accompanied by wine and bottled water, and learn about the mix of local cultures that has influenced the culinary culture.

This private cooking class is the perfect way to expand your South African cooking repertoire and learn how to make Cape Malay specialties. Instead of opting for a large group cooking experience, enjoy the luxury of a private cooking class in the intimate setting of a local’s home. Discover family recipes that you wouldn’t find in a cookbook, and make a mix of dishes, such as rotis and chicken curry.

Explore the wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek on this full-day tour of the Cape Winelands. Visit wineries young and old, allowing you to experience a good variety of local wines and vintners. Not only is your guide a professional sommelier, he’s a photographer and birdwatcher extraordinaire who’s happy to share knowledge about the region.

Enjoy an African Song & Drum Show at Silvermist Vineyard. The best, most authentic, traditional African show in South Africa. World famous performers. Learn to play a drum like a pro. Rave reviews from EVERYONE. "My family LOVED Drumstruck." Drumstruck has performed on Broadway and has a cast of the best drummers and singers in South Africa. Surrounded by the largest collection of SA musical instruments, you will fall in love with South African culture. Silvermist Vineyard is the highest wine farm in Constantia and offers Incredible views over the Constantia Valley. Meet the owner of Silvermist Vineyard, Gregory Brink Louw and learn about the history of wine making in SA and how to taste wines like a master. Drumstruck is great for the whole family with a non-alcoholic option. Journey through South Africa's musical heritage. Beautiful performances featuring some of South Africa's oldest musical instruments, including the Royal drums of Ghana, marimbas & a mystical Venda Drum.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting & cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

The beautiful beaches and stunning natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula stretch south of Cape Town all the way to Cape Point. On this private tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and stop as often as you like to take photos. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and follow the famous Chapman's Peak drive.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Enjoy the convenience of guided visits, as well as the independence of solo sightseeing and learn about this dynamic region from your friendly, knowledgeable guide. See seals in Hout Bay (with optional Duiker Island boat trip) and have time to wander the shops. You can explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve at your leisure, and check out playful families of African penguins in Simon’s Town. Before our return, we'll stop for afternoon tea & cake, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a single day on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, and visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.

Beyond the Vine is a personal and authentic Stellenbosch winelands experience We are obsessed about creating memorable experiences that you won't find on your own. The highlight of this day tour is that you'll be able to blend and bottle your own bottle of wine to take home at the end of the day, Robbie your guide has done over 3000 wine tours, poured over 1.8 million glasses of wine and is very possibly the most entertaining tour guide around. Robbie is also the owner so be assured of personal attention ensuring an amazing experience.

Expand your mixology skills, taste delicious cocktails, and have plenty of fun at the same time with this small-group cocktail masterclass in Cape Town. No need to bring anything with you as mixology equipment and ingredients are provided. The lesson features a variety of cocktails, and potential drinks that you might make include a margarita, a mint julep, and a caipirinha.

Cape Malay cuisine is known for its bold flavors, warming spices, and for its sweet, sour, and savory combinations. With this private cooking lesson, visit a local’s home and learn special family recipes that have been passed down through generations. A private experience gives you the teacher’s undivided attention, and dishes prepared in the class include samosas, a traditional meat and vegetable stew, and a tasty dessert too.

On this tour we have a couple of options one can select from, the tour is based in an area called District Six which is one of the most historic Neighborhoods in Cape Town. All options include District Six because we believe you can't understand the city's past without having to understand District Six You may ask "Why District Six?". The area is a former inner-city residential area where over 60,000 of its non white inhabitants were forcibly removed during the 1970s Apartheid regime. It was meant to be redeveloped for whites only, but as a result of international pressure it was left abandoned and empty. Walk by eerie old roads overgrown with weeds, and see what is still left today. This area is slowly redeveloping boasting quirky cafes and street art which serve as a powerful voice, telling us a story of the struggles and beauty of the area. Guest can experience the tour on the following mode of transportation: Walking Bike E-scooter

Get the lowdown on Cape Town’s craft rum scene with this special themed tour to a small craft distillery. No need to worry about doing any research—a guide reveals the history of local rum production, as well as insider secrets on the rum-making process. After learning lots of fun rum-related facts, the tour concludes with a tasting room visit to try a selection of different rums.

Expand your professional bartending skills by taking part in an International Bartender Course in Cape Town. Spread over five days, the course allows you to take your time and learn essential skills from award-winning industry specialists. During the course, discover how to master classic cocktail recipes, improve your tasting skills, and receive specialist training on sales techniques and customer service too.