Discover our food tours

About Us

At Eat Like a Local, we speak food. We believe food is the universal language that connects people. We are your guide to all things connected to Cape Town food.

We love sharing the delicious food, robust history and vibrant culture Cape Town has to offer. South Africa has a rich history and we believe that food transcends differences and unites people.

Our experiences are curated to connect you to one of the greatest food cities in the world and the people within it.

What makes us unique

100% Local,
Owner-Operated
Businesses

We partner exclusively with
small, locally owned establishments
to ensure an authentic experience.

Experienced
Local Guides

Our tours are led by knowledgeable
South African guides who share
insights about the history and
culture of Cape Town and Hermanus.

Quality,
Vetted Tastings

Each tasting location is carefully
selected and vetted to provide
high-quality, delicious experiences.

Immersive
Culinary
Experiences

We go beyond tastings; our tours
include hands-on cooking activities
and opportunities to interact
with local food producers.

Cultural and
Historical Insights

Our tours not only focus on food
but also weave in the rich cultural
and historical narratives of the
areas we explore.

Social
Responsibility

We contribute to our community
by supporting a local charity
that nourishes those in need.

Testimonials

We had such a great time touring Hermanus through food! Susan was so knowledgeable about Hermanus’ history and took her time showcasing the best of the best. I have been to Hermanus many times but have never been to the places she recommended! I even have family here who as locals have never been to the wonderful restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops we enjoyed on the tour! 10/10 would recommend this food tour to anyone traveling to Hermanus!

Margaux V, Hermanus

We were very excited about the food tour through Cape Town. It exceeded our expectations! We never had such a great experience on a city tour as today. Our guide Rupesh was very friendly, hat a lot of interesting stories to tell and fitted the tour to us. We learned a lot, not only about the food and its origin, but also about the history of the city. And of course, the food was delicious! We can highly recommend this tour and would do it again. Thanks for a good time Rupesh!

Jens L, Cape Town

Amazing all around… great introduction to the city and all its diverse flavours and cultures. So many flavours the tour tantalises every taste bud and leaves you fully satisfied. This tour immerses you and has you feeling like a local for a day.

Hannah H, Hermanus

Susan is a perfect hostess, knows the nice restaurants and can tell a lot about Hermanus. For us it was an unexpectedly nice interpretation and we had a lot of fun and got a lot of goodies. Thanks Susan!

Karel K, Hermanus

We spent an amazing first day in Cape Town with Rupesh. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough. It was a superb orientation to the city bowl. The places we ate and drank at were great and really diverse. We walked, laughed, drank and ate and the time flew by. Thank you for making this day so memorable. If you are in Cape Town don’t miss this!

Yvonne B, Cape Town

Such a good tour, delicious local food and drink stops, as well as learning the history of CT along the way. Shaheeda was so knowledgeable and great fun, we loved our morning with her

Sam C, Cape Town

An experience, be it for locals, or tourists which cannot be missed. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving! Fabulous guide full of knowledge, food that’s out of this world… just plain LEKKER! Don’t waste another minute, BOOK!

Natasha B, Cape Town

Absolutely hands down the best food tour we could’ve signed up for! Zee was an amazing food guide who was not only super in the know about the local food scene but also incredibly knowledgeable about the rich history of the Bo-Kaap region. Would recommend to everyone looking to leave with a full belly and a brain full of knowledge!

Nick M, Cape Town