3 – 4 Hours
Heritage Walk
Cape Town's streets are living archives. Bo-Kaap's painted walls, the Malay Quarter's spice-scented alleys, District Six's haunted open lots — your guide doesn't just point at things, they tell you what they mean to the people who grew up here. A photographer walks with you throughout, capturing the moments that most tourists miss entirely.
What's Included- Local guide — born and raised in Cape Town
- Professional photographer for the full duration
- Curated route through historic neighbourhoods
- Cultural and historical storytelling throughout
- Small group — maximum 12 people
Every tour begins at Vansterdam Studios with a cup of our masala chai — brewed in-house from whole spices we blend and mix ourselves. It's the moment that sets the tone before you step outside.
4 – 5 Hours
Cooking Experience
You start at a local market and a neighbourhood butchery — not a supermarket, not a tourist destination. You shop the way Capetonians actually shop. Then you cook. The meal is traditional Cape Malay cuisine made from scratch alongside your guide, who grew up eating it. The photographer is with you the entire time, from the market stalls to the communal table.
What's Included- Local guide with deep knowledge of Cape food culture
- Professional photographer throughout
- Market and butchery visit — shop like a local
- All ingredients covered in the price
- Hands-on traditional Cape Malay cooking session
- Communal meal together at the end
- Recipe card to take home
- Small group — maximum 12 people
We start every tour with our in-house masala chai — whole spices, blended and brewed at the studio. For the cooking experience, the chai becomes part of the story: your guide will tell you exactly what goes into it and why those spices matter in Cape Town's food history.
4 – 5 Hours
Cannabis Walk
18+South Africa has one of the oldest and most complex relationships with cannabis in the world — and most visitors have never heard the real story. This tour weaves that history into the streets of Cape Town itself, led by a guide with genuine educational depth. It ends at a vetted partner venue for a curated tasting with artisan pairings. Every mini is included in the price.
What's Included- Local guide with specialist knowledge of SA cannabis culture and history
- Professional photographer throughout
- Heritage walk with full educational narrative
- Cannabis minis — included in the price
- Curated tasting at a vetted partner venue
- Sommelier-style pairings: artisan chocolate, cheese & fresh fruit
- Small group — maximum 12 people
The experience opens at Vansterdam Studios with our in-house masala chai — brewed from whole spices we blend ourselves. Warm, complex, and a fitting introduction to a tour built entirely around flavour, culture, and curiosity.