Taste of Woodstock
Cape Town, South Africa
From USD 72.00
Office phone number: +27 671 487 609
Taste of Woodstock
Cape Town, South Africa
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Locals know, that one of the best ways to get to know a new city is by visiting its neighbourhoods. That’s exactly what you’ll be doing on this fun, food and drink-filled tour of the vibrant Woodstock area of Cape Town. Explore alongside a local, hearing stories of how this part of the city has been revitalized by the small business owners you’ll meet along the way. This is your chance to eat, shop, and drink like a local – Cape Town style!
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Highlights
- Taste some artisanal, handmade ice cream
- Enjoy a beer and gin tasting
- Indulge in some locally-roasted coffee and chocolate
- Meet the people who have helped revitalise Cape Town’s vibrant Woodstock neighbourhood
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- On your taste of Woodstock tour you will meet locals who craft their niche handmade products sustainably. From chocolate to coffee, ice cream, beer and gin, all of these suppliers are as passionate about their products as they are about sustainability, recycling and community upliftment.
- In South Africa, local entrepreneurs (like the ones you will meet) are essential to employing people from previously disadvantaged communities and thus empowering them by teaching them valuable life and working skills.
- All the vendors on your tour use reusable cutlery, plates and cups, and they try as much as possible to source local produce close to the their establishment to further reduce carbon footprint and costs.
- The brewery you visit on your tour uses water they purchase from sustainable springs or water they catch from collecting it with tanks from roofs (rain water).
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
The Woodstock Exchange, 66 - 68 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
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- Starting time: 2.30 PM
- Ending point:
Devils peak brewery’s Taproom. 150 Cecil rd, salt river, cape town.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide (Spanish on request), one gin tasting one beer tasting, one ice cream, extra gratuities for the vendors.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Cape Town has many unique neighbourhoods well worth exploring, but this tour focuses on the Woodstock/Salt River area, known for its unique, independent shops and small businesses. Most of the city descends into the area on Saturdays, but we know enough people and cool places to visit to make it fun every day.
Our first stop will take us to the Woodstock Exchange, a mixed-use venue featuring galleries, funky shops, and cafes.
Have a look around the Woodstock Exchange and hear a bit about the area and its current redevelopment before heading to another shop owned by a friendly local. Here, we’ll be going for a taste of something sweet, and to hear about how artisan ice cream has become a new trend in the Cape.
From the Exchange, we’ll walk over to The Old Biscuit Mill, another cool Cape Town space devoted to unique shops, great food, and community events. We’ll stop in for a tasting of coffee and chocolate, both roasted right on the premises.
We end the tour with a few more tastings, this time of some local gin and beer, along with a peek into a distillery. If we make a good impression they might just let us stay after closing.
The area shuts down around 6 pm so it would be a good idea to make our way towards the city center at that point. Your guide can give you all the necessary information on how to get back and what else to see and do while you’re in Cape Town.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide (Spanish on request), one gin tasting one beer tasting, one ice cream, extra gratuities for the vendors.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Dress standard: Dress according to the weather on the day of the tour and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. An umbrella may be useful for summer sun and winter rain. Dress accordingly as we will be walking outside.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +27 671 487 609
Email address: info@capetownurbanadventures.com
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