Migrant Cuisines Full Day Tour (10am-6pm)
An incredible day tour, exploring Joburg through food tasting. The city is known for its incredible mix of migrant foods and freshest ingredients. Our Ultimate Fantastic Foodie tour includes some of the most significant migrant foods of the city and involves a combination of restaurants and deli shops. Of course, along the way, Charlie tells you mesmerizing stories about the migrant communities of Johannesburg and the cuisines they introduced to the local culture.
The tour typically runs from 10am-6pm. The tour itinerary below is indicative and may be adjusted depending on which venues are available on the day of your tour, or the size of your group. We have a wide array of possible stops to choose from and guests can know that the combination of venues chosen, will always make for a spectacular experience.
- All meals and any drinks consumed along the way is for the customer’s own account on the day, paid directly to the relevant shops and restaurants.
10:00: Pickup at your hotel in Rosebank, Sandton, or the Parks Suburbs
(Pickups further afield are possible but please check with us when booking as it will influence the schedule/timing of the tour. It could also incur an additional cost depending on the location.)
10:30: STOP 1: Super Sconto Deli & Restaurant (Italian)
We start the tour with the fascinating story of Italian migration to South Africa and Johannesburg. Guests can also enjoy browsing the incredible deli shop, enjoy coffee or a snack.
11:20 Depart
11:45 STOP 2: Fordsburg Market & Juice Den (Indian/Pakistani)
We visit the Indian/Pakistani/Middle Eastern Muslim-dominated neighbourhood west of the inner-city, best known for its incredible cuisine and lively streets. We browse the Fordsburg Market for samoosas and enjoy the freshest mango lasi at the legendary Juice Den. Time to look for delicious baklava and buying some spices too.
12:45 Depart
13:00: STOP 3: Sui Hing Hong
A brief stop at one of Joburg’s longest-running supermarkets in First China Town. A great place to buy Chinese food ingredients for cooking at home.
13:20 Depart
13:40 STOP 4: Nestanet, Little Addis (Ethiopian)
Our favourite part of the inner-city is known as Little Addis, right next to the Fashion District. Here you will find buildings full of Ethiopian coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, fashion stores, barbers and more. Guests enjoy delectable, traditional Ethiopian njera with a range of toppings at Netsanet. We also gather for a coffee ceremony on the first floor balcony, while guests can browse the bakery and delight of trading stores too.
14:40 Depart
15:00 STOP 5: The Social Table, Maboneng or Kwa Mai-Mai (Traditional African)
In the lively and arty neighbourhood of Maboneng is one of Johannesburg’s best restaurants to enjoy local South African food – The Social Table. For the more adventurous, we could also opt for the Kwa Mai-Mai market – a traditional Zulu marketplace with a great meat market and chesa nyama (braai meat) eating area.
16:00 Depart
16:15: STOP 6: Troyeville Hotel (Portuguese/Mozambican)
An absolute Joburg institution is the Troyeville hotel. The food options are endless. Their peri-peri chicken and the prawn curry are legendary.
17:30 Depart
18:00 Depart for hotel drop-offs
Rates:
Available as a private tour only at any time, 7-days a week, subject to availability.
We charge separately for guiding and for transport:
The minimum guiding charge is R6000 for up to 3 guests or R1800 per person if you are more than 3 guests.
The minimum transport charge is R2100 in total for up to 3 guests or R2300 in total if you are up to 6 guests. For more guests, we will quote you on the best transport option. Transport charges may vary depending on your pickup and drop-off location or the travel season. We will confirm charges before you make the booking.
Any food, drink or museum entrance fees for the customer’s account on the day.
BOOK NOW:
To book your tour, send an email to gerald@localplaces.co.za or a WhatsApp to +27 82 894 5216
Please do not phone as we are mostly busy hosting guests.
Send a message and we will contact you as soon as is possible.
We will respond to your booking request and provide an online payment link for you to pay by bank card to secure the booking.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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A tour booking is only secured upon payment.
Provisional bookings will automatically be cancelled if not paid within 48 hours from making a booking.
Bookings cannot be cancelled once paid for any reason whatsoever and no refunds will be offered for cancelled bookings.
Bookings can be postponed to another date if postponed more than 30 days in advance of the booked date. However, bookings cannot be postponed for any reason whatsoever within 30 days of the tour date, as we would lose the opportunity to take another booking for that slot.
STARTING POINT
For driving tours pick up and drop off from your hotel or accommodation (one address) is included as long as it is within the northern suburbs of the city or at the airport.
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WhatsApp us on +27 82 894 5216 or email us on gerald@localplaces.co.za to check availability.