The Franschhoek Food Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an intimate 4 hour culinary journey through the heart of Franschhoek, limited to just twelve guests for a truly personalized experience. Here, the legacy of the French Huguenots—who settled in 1688—meets South Africa’s rich culinary traditions against the dramatic backdrop of the Cape Fold Mountains. Guided by a local expert, you’ll meander along the village’s oak-lined streets, pausing at carefully selected cafés, wine bars, and boutique eateries that celebrate the valley’s diverse flavours. Enjoy a curated progression of tastings: artisan coffees and baked delicacies, refined Cape-inspired plates, hand-crafted brews, and distinctive cool-climate wines. End at a serene wine estate overlooking the valley, where you’ll toast the day with a glass of sparkling wine as you take in sweeping mountain vistas. Blending heritage, flavour, and sophistication, this tour offers an indulgent yet relaxed way to discover the soul of South Africa’s most celebrated gastronomic village.
Inclusions
What's included
- Multiple snacks and tastings along the way.
- Lunch
- All restaurant, winery and tasting fees are included.
- All alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are included.
What's not
- Optional Tour Guide Gratuities Not Included
Itinerary
Indulge in a local coffee tasting paired with a buttery fresh croissant from one of Franschhoek's iconic cafes.
Meander along the village’s oak-lined streets, pausing at carefully selected cafés, wine bars, and boutique eateries that celebrate the valley’s diverse flavours.
Dive into classic Cape Malay flavours paired with delicious wines from one of our favourite local wineries.
Discover the craft beer scene in Franschhoek at one of the villages hot spot. Taste a delicious microbrew parred with a South Indian classic, while your guide tells the story of how Tuk Tuk culture found it's way to South Africa.
Set at the foot of the Franschhoek mountains, the Huguenot Memorial Monument honours the French Huguenots who settled in the valley in 1688. Its graceful obelisk, tranquil gardens, and surrounding museum pay tribute to their enduring influence on the region’s culture, wine, and cuisine.
Finish the day at a serene wine estate overlooking the valley, where you’ll toast the day with a glass of elegant sparkling wine as you take in sweeping mountain vistas.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time. Your guide will be wearing a Franschhoek Food Tours shift and will be waiting for you.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Cape Town Culinary Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Franschhoek
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 32 experiences we list in Franschhoek.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Franschhoek
Franschhoek is a wine village in a mountain-ringed valley of the Western Cape, founded by French Huguenots, with Cape Dutch houses and fine restaurants.
Franschhoek, Dutch for French Corner, lies in a valley ringed by mountains in the Cape Winelands, east of Stellenbosch, and was settled in 1688 by Huguenots, French Protestants who fled persecution. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and a large monument at the head of the main road tell their story, and white Cape Dutch gabled houses stand among vineyards, oak trees and rose gardens.
Top-ranked sights in Franschhoek: Franschhoek Motor Museum.
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