Food & Drink in Johannesburg: 3 Ranked for a Real Itinerary

1.Johannesburg: Local Food Tasting Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $77Our pick

Spend three hours tasting at least four African dishes in Johannesburg’s Maboneng or Yeoville districts. Guides such as Nkosi, Joe, Rambo, Lebo, and Romeo add local history, street art, and neighborhood stories. Pickup, drop-off, food, water, and an English or French-speaking guide are included. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“The tour was fantastic! Rambo, our guide was informative and kept us laughing! He explained the different areas with detailed discussions about the food we ate. He made sure that every member of the group felt included and valued. Well done!!”

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2.Johannesburg: Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 39 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

Meet your English-speaking host at Eighteen13 Boutique Wine Shop in Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Fourways. Taste five South African wines, usually three whites and two reds, with cheese, cured meats, and pairing advice. The relaxed session suits beginners and wine fans, but confirm the charcuterie offering and your booking time before arrival.

“Very nice wines and great atmosphere! The location is inside a shopping mall and could have been better described how to find it.”

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3.Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $166

Set out from Sandton or OR Tambo at 8:30am with Stuart in a private, air-conditioned Toyota Fortuner. Ride the Harties Cableway above Hartbeespoort Dam, then taste South African wines with a cheese platter at Indaba Hotel. This six-hour tour suits adults who want scenery, wine, and simple door-to-door transport.

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