Top Cape Town Classes & Workshops

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.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass featuring free Wi-Fi. Journey around three bus routes with stops at more than 30 attractions including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Constantia Valley, and the V&A Waterfront. Spend as long as you wish at each, enjoy free walking tours, or upgrade to include a harbor cruise and sunset bus tour.

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 town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

Indulge in a tantalizing tasting experience led by knowledgeable staff, as you explore how chocolate is made, and 6 variants of chocolate that showcase the unique flavors and origins of African cocoa. From velvety dark chocolate to creamy white chocolate, each bite is a moment of pure bliss.

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

Support a local artist and create a special souvenir to take home with you by taking part in this African art workshop in Cape Town. You can travel light, as all the art equipment you need is provided. During the session, hear the artist’s personal story, watch demonstrations, and then get expert tips on how to create your own artistic masterpiece.

In this hands-on demonstration, we'll teach you the basics of making your own biltong sticks - how to select your meat, cut, marinade, season, cure, and store it. We offer vegans a surprisingly good alternative and bet you'll become addicted, too! Find out how an English 'Soutie' like me married an Afrikaans 'Boeremeisie' and how we combine our distinct and different cultures. Learn about the origin of the Afrikaans language (the only European language born in Africa!) We'll teach you a few expressions over a strong 'moerkoffie' served in a tin mug along with a piece of Soutie's homemade Karringmelkbeskuit. We create a fun, relaxed atmosphere with Boeremusiek (folk music) and some catchy Afrikaans songs to showcase our rainbow nation's authentic, warmhearted hospitality. Be prepared for tall tales, snippets of history, and a few classic Afrikaans sayings to spice up your conversations during this unique cultural experience.

Shweshwe is a South African fabric that is steeped in a rich history. It is also made from 100% cotton, which makes jewellery we’ll be crafting hypoallergenic. The story behind our brand is also a bittersweet one that celebrates the designer’s mom. There will also be some local tunes to set the tone during our class.

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.

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.

The Bo-Kaap region of Cape Town (also called the Malay Quarter) is known for its impressive multi-colored buildings, spice shops, and delicious Cape Malay food. Learn more about the origins of this neighborhood by going on a guided tour with a guide who is a descendant of the slaves brought to the area by early Dutch settlers. Find out personal stories about the area that you wouldn’t discover otherwise, and ask questions along the way.

Lion’s Head offers glorious 360-degree views across Cape Town, particularly at sunrise and sunset, with steep terrain requiring a guide and headlamp for safe descent. This intimate small-group tour is limited to 6 people and includes hotel pickup and your choice of 2-way transfers, drop-off only, or no transfers at all. Coffee and/or tea are provided on the sunrise hike.

A good choice for first-time visitors or travelers who are short on time, this private tour shows you the best of Cape Town from the unique perspective of a local host. On your customizable walking tour, you'll learn about the city’s troubled past and see a mix of famous landmarks, hidden gems, and city secrets. You'll also be taken to that special eatery where only the locals come and enjoy a snack or drink hand-picked by your host.

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.

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.

Visit some of Cape Town’s most important and oldest settlements that are tied to the anti-apartheid struggle during this half-day small-group tour. See the oldest township in the city, Langa, and Athlone, where you can learn about the heroes of the struggle and the "Battle of Athlone. Stop for a light lunch of a local delicacy called a Gatsby and see other memorials related to apartheid.

Get more personalized experience transfer from Cruise Terminal to your hotel and vice versa. We offer unique unmatched transfer to and from Cape Town Cruise Terminal.

See the highlights of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands with the aid of a private guide during this flexible-length excursion. Enjoy a scenic drive through the eye-poppingly beautiful scenery of Cape Town, with Table Mountain in the background. Then continue south towards the Cape of Good Hope, stopping to admire Cape Peninsula highlights like Boulders Beach. Cap it all off with wine tastings and cheese set in the stunning landscape of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. A ‘Blue Badge’ private guide, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are included.

A welcome drink and a snack will be served at the dining table when you arrive in our home, along with an introduction to what's on the menu. You will be given an apron, a pen and a note and a slipper to put on. The hands-on cooking class will be held in the home kitchen. Your host will explain all the ingredients involved, the story behind the dish, and, of course, provide clear step-by-step instructions. You can choose between the Indonesian or Cape Malay menus as stated. Please make sure to indicate which menu you prefer beforehand. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two hours, and then you will sit down in the dining room to enjoy the meals you and your host have prepared together.

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.

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where two oceans meet with a full-day private trip to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet.

Engage with businesses and artists living in communities that are the lifeblood of South African society. We have partnered with a new generation of young local creatives and business owners. Our goal is to drive the economies outside of the city by bringing people into these local eco-habitats. These young locals and entrepreneurs make Langa a must see destination for both the youth of South Africa and internationals, changing their perceptions. Times are changing. This township is blossoming, the art is inspiring and the people ooze with charisma. We want to transcend the old views, where residents past and present and tourists alike create a bustling hub for future generations.

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.