Top Things to do in Cape Town Central
10 Classes & Workshops in Cape Town Central That You Shouldn't Miss
Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Restaurants in Cape Town Central
1. The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour takes you on a voyage into the life, food and culture of the Cape Malay's in Bo-Kaap whilst offering you a hands-on, practical lesson on how to cook like a real Cape Malay 'Auntie'! Learn how to fold Samoosa's, make Rootis and Dhaltjies (Chili Bites) and mix Masala for that perfect pot of Cape Malay Curry!
Reviewed By sc0ttie2007 - Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
After a very informative tour and history of the Bo-Kaap area, and visit to the spice shop, we had great fun learning about the Cape Malay cuisine in the very capable hands of Zayed and Zainie. Our efforts to make samosas, dhaltjies, rooti and curry were encouraged, even when they did not quite come up to the standards of our generous hosts! And the best bit - we got to eat it afterwards. We would recommend this tour to any visitors to Cape Town.
2. Lekka Kombuis
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5.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By cam_sydney4 - Sydney, Australia
Gamidah is really such a great host, tour guide and cooking instructor that it’s hard to give enough superlatives. Delightful and friendly, she knows the Bo Kaap area like only a local can! Our two boys (aged 11 and 13) loved the tour and cooking and got their hands dirty (after thorough cleaning). The food was wonderful and a joy to cook. We learned how to make Samosa, chilli bites, Roti, Chicken Curry and a great tomato sambal. Both boys said this was now their favourite cuisine. Highly recommended, and if you contact them directly, you get a much better rate than here or viator. This is great and a good give back compared to just turning up and taking photos without giving anything to the community.
3. Cape Insights - Special Interest Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cape Insights is a travel company offering special interest tours around South Africa’s cultural landscape - from escorted small groups to tailor-made itineraries.
4. Perfume Prive Workshop
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5.0 based on 122 reviews
What We Like •One to three-hour perfume workshop •Learn to make your own perfume and cream, that can be taken home •Ideal for team-building, women’s day, bachelorette/birthday parties, corporate/year-end functions, fundraisers •Suitable for men and women •Fragrances have a beneficial effect on irritation, stress and depression •Refills of your perfume codes can be purchased at a discounted rate •Groups up to 25 peoples in Kumanov Perfume Prive Workshop premises •Outside our premises there is no limit of people attending Perfume Prive Workshop scent expedition begins with a brief history into the deliciously fragrant world of perfume and perfume crafting; guiding you through various base notes and perfume composition. Then you will choose original perfume oils imported from Grasse, France as the make-up of their one-of-a-kind scent. Thereafter they will mix the oils with the help of the Kumanov team until your personalized scent smells like a million bucks and then bottled for take-home. Once your formula has been recorded, you will use the same base to produce your complementing cream while you chat with friends on what you wish to name your fragrance. All supplies are included with this workshop, so budding scent scholars should only bring themselves, a bubbly personality and an eagerness to learn about scent-making. Learn to weave your signature scent from authentic perfume oils and be the envy of all your friends and family
Reviewed By IsabelleBrett - Cape Town Central, South Africa
My sister received this Diamond Package perfume workshop experience, as one of her 60th Birthday gifts from her son. I was the lucky one, as he said that she could invite another person to join her. Daniela is extremely knowledgeable on the history of perfumes and in fact "anything perfume". A beautiful and friendly atmosphere and in the workshop a grand experience of your senses, as your sense of smell is bombarded with fragrances that enhance your "happy place" mood. I walked away, clutching my precious gift bag of concentrated perfumed oil, 60ml of perfume spray and perfumed crème, vowing to be back when I had used up my stash. Daniela assisted me to create a unique scent for myself, which I will be using as my signature scent. I cannot sing the praises of this workshop more!!!
5. Double Gold Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We specialise in full-day and half-day trips into the world-famous, wonderful winelands in and around Cape Town. Trips include wine tastings, a food and wine pairing option and a light lunch. Guides are all knowledgeable and fascinating. There are options for multiple day trips which can be tailor-made to include any of the attractions that the Western Cape has to offer.
6. Streetwires
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
A working artists studio situated in trendy Woodstock where you can meet the artists, see how things are made, enjoy browsing our store for unique handmade gifts and souvenirs - and book a private art lesson if you have time! We are a social enterprise, so your support helps us keep 20 previously disadvantaged artists employed.
Reviewed By SueLovesTheBeach
South Africans are found selling wire animals everywhere that tourists stop. Don’t buy any until you go to Streetwires. Their animals are so much more skillfully made than any you will see on the streets. We were in CapeTown on a Saturday so we did not get to see the artisans making their products. That would make this stop even better. But we were thrilled with our purchases, and they packed up boxes of treasure to send home for us. Prices are reasonable, and the people working there are friendly and very helpful. A great stop!
7. Ballet on Kloof
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
8. Woodstock Moto Co
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Woodstock Moto Co is a Community Moto Garage, coffee shop and retail space that provides a unique experience based around a Do-it-Yourself motorcycle workshop. The WMC provides the space, tools and knowledge for people of all backgrounds to learn how to work on and maintain their own bikes, in an open and welcoming environment. There is a great social aspect of The WMC or as we call it The Moto Family, where members and non-members alike can catch up, talk bikes and enjoy a great cup of coffee, snacks, toasted sandwiches and hot dogs.
9. Alocal
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Alocal provides meaningfully personalized tours around Cape Town. Our goal is to plan a holiday for you that leaves you feeling accomplished, relaxed and satisfied. I have a desire to meet people from all over the world and show them my beautiful country. I am a natural explorer with an inner sense of adventure. Exploring is my passion, and I want to share my findings with the world. I also love to surf and welcome all like-minded travellers, including people who want to learn. I have my surf coach certificate, accredited and completed with ISA (international surf association). I have also completed my guide course which allows me to take guided tours all around the Western Cape. Sharing my knowledge and experiences with you.
10. By.Me
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
What better way to learn how jewellery is made, than by making jewellery yourself? Join us in our world-class studio, in the historic Bo-Kaap region in Cape Town and let your jewellery ideas take shape. Let our highly experienced instructors help you learn techniques to carve your idea into wax. Have your item cast into silver to take home and cherish forever.
