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Ready to taste the best food in Johannesburg? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Johannesburg.

Destination

Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the Entrance of Coffee Shop 'Home of the Bean' - Johannesburg to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Johannesburg would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Amagwiniya and Gatsby and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Johannesburg picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Johannesburg. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Rubina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

4 September 2025

I made a very last minute booking with Lufuno after having an unexpected bonus day in Johannesburg with my family just before our return to NYC. We booked a food walking tour and got SO MUCH more than we could have imagined. Lulu is an immediately charming and gregarious person and she exudes warmth and humor. She took us to several places to eat delicious local items, including several places we would not encounter in any guide book. We ate until we could no longer take another bite! Aside from the various food treats, she gave us unique perspectives of local culture with honestly and authenticity. And above all, she was absolutely terrific with my kids (ages 9 and 5) and they won’t forget the experience including all the incredible food. Thank you, Lulu, for making our last day in South Africa gorgeous and memorable! 100/10 Lulu is wonderful!!!

Barbara and Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

16 June 2025

Lufano was wonderful! We went out on a Saturday evening and Lufano was able to totally "read" us and tailor the experience to our taste. Highly recommend!Very personalized rour

Carolyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

2 June 2025

My daughter and I had a truly wonderful experience with Lufuno. She picked us up at our hotel and we explored many sites and sounds of Johannesburg. We were treated to a couple of places that required a special tour that not many people in Johannesburg get to see. We got to try some unique food in wonderful, vibrant environments. Lufuno has brilliant energy and is very knowledgeable on everything Johannesburg. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer and she obviously loves her city very much. I couldn’t have requested a better guide!A beautiful day of culture and food

Julia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

18 May 2025

An amazing experience. Lulu was very informative and accommodating. Had an absolutely fabulous time.

Amber

(About local Lufuno )

13 May 2025

We had a great afternoon tasting and learning about JoBurg. I loved her ask me anything approach and the food was wonderful!Amazing guide

Suzan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

10 April 2025

We had a terrific experience with Lulu!!! The food was varied, Interesting and some things we had never eaten before … but always authentic, and that is exactly what we were looking for. Even better was learning about the local lifestyle and culture. Lulu was able to share her perspectives and insights into life inSouth Africa, and specifically Johannesburg, with its rich tapestry of races and cultures. But the best part of our tour was connecting with Lulu herself, who shared some of her own story and her experiences in a community that is very much her own. Finally, we must note that this tour is for more adventurous travelers. Some may not feel comfortable in seeing a more gritty side of Johannesburg We were able for several hours to experience an unedited cultural side of Johannesburg and that is priceless. Happy For that, again thank you to Lulu and the people who are welcomed us Suzan USA Ansolutely authentic Johannesburg

Gail

(About local Lufuno )

26 March 2025

Lulu was a fantastic host who took us to parts of the city we would never otherwise visited. Not only did we have a variety of great food experiences but learnt so much from lulus insights and stories. Would highly recommend .Fascinating insights

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

28 February 2025

Lufuno was a great guide and we had a good day out with her. She even added an additional stop to a local brewery in the area. Nice Day Out

Dietrich🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

2 February 2025

It was easy to find Lufuno at the meeting place. She drove us with her car to several exciting food places and gave in depth explanations. All together it was a great insight into "local" Joburg. Lufuno shared valuable fotos via WhatsApp with us. Finally Lufuno took care for our way back to the hotel in Rosebank. Thanks a lot Lufuno.A wonderful experience with Lufuno

Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

12 November 2024

Our party was a couple from the UK for various reasons we had an air of trepidation before meeting Lufuno however at ‘hello’ she made us feel very welcome & safe that was further endorsed when at the first stop we were served with the greatest cup of coffee we’d had the pleasure to experience! Lulu’s passion, experience & engagement is very infectious, there’s a wealth of knowledge in her replies which we agreed were very honest, nothing is left on the table which is very refreshing. The tasting sessions were excellent, we tried food that previously was not on our radar & the venues just added to the experience. Lulu even immersed us into the rituals of getting married in South Africa & we loved entering into the spirit of things! A fantastic day, we met as strangers & left as friends, her knowledge, passion & empathy is amazing and she crated one of the highlights of our holiday Thank you Lulu keep being amazing Amazing Guide and Tour

Pete🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

22 October 2024

We had a wonderful time tasting the food and learning the history of Johannesburg during our time with Lufuno. Her energy and happiness were welcome and her knowledge about the foods and their cultural significance was enlightening. She is a fantastic resource for all things around Johannesburg as she offered other recommendations on how to spend our time in the city.Perfect mix of food and history

Eline🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Lufuno )

16 October 2024

We had an amazing day. The Johannesburg we read about as being dangerous, a place to leave as soon as possible changed into one of the most welcoming cities we’ve been to. With beautiful sites, wonderful people and amazing food. Lufuno picked us up at the apartheid museum. We went to experience a braai, get to play dress up, see the nice art in Mamboneng. After this we cycled through Soweto and experienced the wonderful tradition of washing your car (even if you don’t have one). Lufuno was very delightful, fun and full of the right energy. Best introduction to SA we could wish for!

Roger🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

13 September 2024

We had a wonderful time with Lufuno. She took us to eat in places we certainly would not have found or tried on our own. She straightforwardly pointed out the good and bad aspects of the neighborhood we were in and answered all our questions in a cheerful and easy to understand manner. I would definitely recommend her! One note about timing. We went out at 4 pm. Many shops close (and the sun sets) around 6 pm, and so our last stop the city felt a little empty. You might consider starting out earlier.Truly memorable experience!

Konnie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

4 September 2024

This was our first experience with WithLocals and we couldn’t be happier. Lunga was an absolute delight; so very knowledgeable, a great storyteller and historian. We got an up close and personal view of culture and life in Johannesburg, tasted special treats and saw so many amazing pieces of street art. We wouldn’t have ventured out on our own, but felt very safe with Lunga. We got a once-in-a-lifetime experience and are so very grateful!Amazing Experience!

Gail🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

28 August 2024

We booked this tour a few months ago and Lufuno reached out to us and asked us questions about what we wanted to see , taste and experience. She was there to welcome us with a warm embrace and we spent the entire afternoon learning about the culture, the food and the personality of Johannesburg. We delighted in her knowledge and exuberant personality. I can't thank her enough for making us feel so welcome and for teaching us about the food and traditions of this fabulous country. She made sure our Uber arrived before she left which meant a lot to us. Thank you Lufuno, we will never forget your smile! Lufuno was amazing!

Christian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lufuno )

22 August 2024

A great tour with an amazing guide. Lufuna has a wealth of knowledge and a great understanding of not only food but traditions and socioeconomic conditions. We learned a lot and had access to local places where we normally would have not dared to go. She had so much to share that our tour went for longer. We can not only strongly recommend her but share that she is a warm and beautiful person.10

Matthew 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

16 August 2024

Nice afternoon tour to try some of the local bites and check out some local artists. Lufuno was a great guide and wonderful with our daughter. We had a great time!Johannesburg

Niels🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jansen)

10 May 2024

We absolutely enjoined our tour with our guide Jansen. He was very communicative in where and how to meet each other. And we loved his enthusiasm and knowledge about the country, the people and the food. We even ate things like chicken kidneys and cow’s heads! We definitely recommend him!A great guide!

Tahra

(About local Lufuno )

4 May 2024

We enjoyed our food tour with Lufano, particularly the Braai. She was super friendly and happy to answer all our questions. Would recommend.Great time

Diana🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lunga)

7 September 2025

Lunga showed us the sights of Johannesburg which we otherwise would never have seen. He was full of information and showed a real understanding of his city. It was a most worthwhile walk and I can highly recommend it.Si interesting

Helene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

6 September 2025

Our afternoon with Lunga was fantastic. We went to an artsy neighborhood full of street art, restaurants, and amazing architecture! Lunga was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. I would highly recommend this tour.Off the touristy sights

Gary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lunga)

2 September 2025

We had a great time with Lunga. He showed us lots of interesting places and we got to interact with locals in a way that we could not have done if we’d been on our own. He made us feel safe and informed us about the history of Jo’burg. Id definitely recommend that you take a tour with him. Tour of central Johannesburg

Wiebke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lunga)

1 September 2025

Wir waren mit Lunga unterwegs und absolut begeistert. Ohne ihn hätten wir dieses tollen Ecken in Johannesburg nicht gefunden oder nicht besuchen können. Absolutes Highlight war der Besuch eines Zulumarktes. Abenteuer pur

Amy

(About local Lufuno )

30 August 2025

Lulu was fantastic and we really enjoyed our time with her! She is very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and South Africa as well. She is friendly and personable and we are so glad we picked her as a guide. The neighborhood was really cool as well. Great tour!

Craig🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Lufuno )

27 August 2025

If you want a local expert who will bend over backwards to help, then Lufuno is the best. When I screwed up the booking, she rectified the issue immediately without any stress. Picked me up at my hostel and expertly guided me through her city. Extremely knowledgeable and highly recommended. Soweto Superstar

Venencia

(About local Lufuno )

27 August 2025

Lufuno was such a delight! Upon meeting her she immediately made me feel comfortable. She is very knowledgeable and was gracious in answering all the questions I had. We went over our time but Lufuno still agreed to show me a couple more spots to ensure that I was happy. She shared more knowledge and laughs with me over a late lunch in Pata Pata which I am grateful for. Just gutted that my schedule was so tight otherwise would have booked the Soweto tour with her as well. I look forward to my next trip to Johannesburg but in the meantime will be recommending any friends and family to tour with Lufuno.My Monday in Maboneng

Harald🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Lufuno )

25 August 2025

Wir haben fast den ganzen Tag mit Lufuno in Joburg verbracht. Viele Infos, Hintergrunddetails und viel Spaß - das ist Lufuno. Verlässlich und pünktlich, so haben wir sie kennengelernt. Absolute Empfehlung wenn ihr von einem lokalen Guide begleitet werden wollt.Ein toller Tag mit vielen Infos

Birgit🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Lufuno )

24 August 2025

I had the great pleasure of spending a day in Johannesburg with Lufuno as my guide – and what an outstanding experience it was! She curated a day that was both diverse and insightful, seamlessly combining cultural depth with engaging storytelling. What impressed me most was her flexibility: even my very spontaneous request for a detour to a sports store (after my luggage failed to arrive with my airline) was handled with ease and a smile. A special highlight was visiting her own neighborhood, where she not only shared personal insights into local life but also introduced me to a delicious snack at her charming restaurant. Johannesburg often carries a reputation for being challenging, yet with Lufuno, I felt completely safe at all times. Her knowledge, warmth, and attentiveness make exploring the city not only possible but deeply rewarding. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone wishing to experience Johannesburg authentically and with peace of mind. On my next visit, I will most certainly reach out to Lufuno again.Unforgettable Joburg Day with Lufuno

Camilla🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lufuno )

23 August 2025

Lufuno was amazing! She was incredibly patient with my parents and friend, who don’t speak English, and made sure they felt comfortable throughout the tour. She adapted everything to suit our needs, and thanks to her, we had the best experience. Highly recommend the tour with her. Amazing experience

Martina🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Lufuno )

21 August 2025

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Johannesburg! Lufuno is warm, knowledgeable, and makes you feel instantly safe and welcome. She tailored the walk to our interests, showing both famous sights and hidden gems we would never have found on our own. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring the city with a good friend. A special happy ending surprised us…Highly recommended!Amazing day!

Raffy🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Lunga)

21 August 2025

Lunga was very nice to our group the whole time during our tour in Johannesburg. I will highly recommend him for tours in the area. tour in johannesburg

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

17 August 2025

Lufuno was an extremely accommodating, friendly, informed and interesting guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour. The tour did include an area of the city that was more intimidating than others but Lufuno handled it very well, and we would not have gone there, or had that experience (with great braai), without her. Overall Lufuno gave us an amazing experience and insight into her city. Amazing tour guide

Jenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

15 August 2025

We had one day to explore Joberg and Lunga helped us make the most of it! We covered a lot of information in a short time- history, current events, art and more. Very easy to be with/talk with, Lunga knows the area and people well which made us feel very safe. Joberg is rebuilding itself again and supporting this process felt good too. Thank you!Lunga was great!

Susanne 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

12 August 2025

We had such a great time with Lulu ❤️she is very kind, funny and knowledgeable. We experienced a great mixture of history and daily life. We will gladly recommend Lulu to everyone travelling to Johannesburg!😊Amazing Johannesburg

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

10 August 2025

Lufuno is absolutely a first class host, we cannot recommend her enough. Just get your tour booked, you will not be disappointed! We were a family from the UK travelling with our two sons aged 10 & 13. We booked a bespoke tour and just requested a day out to see the best of Johannesburg and left the rest up to Lulu. Firstly I will address the “safety” concerns we had prior to the trip. They were totally unfounded, we felt 100% safe 100% of our time with Lulu. We met some of the most amazing, welcoming, knowledgeable and kind hearted people that we have ever come across from any country! Our tour started and finished from our airport hotel, and leaned more towards Soweto than the main city which was perfect for us and highly recommended. During the day we went around the Apartheid museum, cycled around Soweto, went to Nelson Mandelas house, an educational centre with tower views and a fascinating talk by the man that looked after it, we had lunch and a beer with the true locals including live entertainment, picked up some retail, a football stadium and much more! We then finished up at Lulus restaurant having another beer sat on the street in the heart of Soweto, which was a perfect end to the day and a perfect end to our time in Africa. Thank you for showing us the true Johannesburg and giving us memories we will never forget. Perfect Host - Loved Soweto

Toby

(About local Lunga)

10 August 2025

Lunga was full of enthusiasm and energy. Loves his town and its people. Very informative. Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable

Jo

(About local Justeen)

6 August 2025

I thought this was a little too expensive for what i actually got. Didn't really get to see alot ,just where and how the locals go to drink and party. Really thought I was going to see so much more .Reality Tour

Clare🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lunga)

3 August 2025

The name Lunga means kindness, and that is what our guide Lunga showed us during this exceptional walking tour. He shared not only his knowledge of the history of Johannesburg but also shared his personal experiences of living in this vibrant city. Lunga is a true ambassador of his country and spending time with him with enriched our lives. Highly recommended. Lunga’s tour is exceptional.

Patrik

(About local Lufuno )

3 August 2025

We explored various neighbourhoods of Johannesburg on foot with Lufuno and learnt a lot about urban life today. In between, we took a taxi bus, had a cosy coffee and a delicious meal. Lufuno captivated us with her open and humorous manner. We will have fond memories of this day for a long time to come.Memorable Joburg City Tour

Michael

(About local Lufuno )

1 August 2025

Lufuno was a great guide - took good care of our needs and showed us some really interesting aspects of Johannesburg. We would definitely recommend the tour and will look for other similar tours next time we have a layover.Loved the tour

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

29 July 2025

I had hoped the tour would be more than someone pointing out things and stating facts. Yes, this tour exceeded my expectations. Walking the streets with Lufano, I truly felt like a local. In addition to knowing so much about the history, she seems to know so many people and, tagging along with her, I felt integrated into the community. She took us places that we would never have found or gone on our own, for example a fabulous barbecue area. It's also nice to be with a local because I felt less like I was gawking at people. By the end of our tour I felt like she was a friend.I really felt like a local

sam.ringwaldt

(About local Lunga)

15 July 2025

Lunga was really accomodating to our requests, taking us on a highly customised tour of J'berg whilst giving us great insights into its history. Lunga communicates well, was extremely flexible to accommodate us, and was a friendly guy to spend the day with. We felt safe and at ease with him throughout the day.Friendly & Flexible

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

12 July 2025

Lufuno was on time, well informed and listened to what I wanted to see. As a 74 year old solo traveller I felt completely safe in her company in downtown Johannesburg. We saw lots of great street art, and some interesting establishments including a hidden Aladdin's cave of books and antiques. A very tasty lunch concluded the tour, which was all I wanted and well worth the money. Thanks again Lufuno! Excellent guide

Samuel

(About local Lunga)

11 July 2025

We had a really memorable tour with Lunga. We (my wife and two kids) walked around his home neighborhood and he shared some very interesting insights on South Africa’s past and future. Lunga also helped steer us in the right direction throughout the tour. He is a genuinely nice guy and we enjoyed spending time with him. I would definitely recommend Lunga for other first-time visitors to Johannesburg. Amazing insights, nice guy

Heleen🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Lufuno )

10 July 2025

Lufuno is a great guide, she tells the story of the city and takes you to places you’ll never come on your own. She knows the city as the back of her hand and you can ask everything. Highly recommanded!Great experience

Suzanne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lufuno )

5 July 2025

Lufuno was an awesome guide. I was picked up on time and had the best day, visiting so many places, chatting about everything and seeing the places we visited through a new lens. I was safe, my every request catered for and then some. I saw Soweto in a whole new light. Do not hesitate to book a day with this amazing woman, she really knows her stuff. Thanks so much for showing me your hood and good luck with everything you are striving to achieve. Brilliant day

Deborah🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Lunga)

3 July 2025

A great time with insights into Johannesburg that can only be obtained from a local guide. I recommend the tour. Unique experience with a local guide

peter

(About local Lufuno )

16 June 2025

We were a 10 family member group arranging an age from 7 to 84.Lufuno was excellent! On time, excellent knowledge, good person to person interaction. During the day, several memories became ill and needed both rapid his facilities and referral to treatment centers. Lufuno handled that wonderfully. She created a program that fit well within our time allotment and hired our transportation with driver. The reason my evaluation is slightly less than perfect, is I think the program could have been better. I thought the village was not a good use of time and interaction with a community would have enhanced our knowledge of current day Johannesburg.Knowledgeable, flexible, great appearance!

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lufuno )

15 June 2025

We had a lovely afternoon with Lufuno. She took us “off the beaten track” to places we would not have ventured to ourselves. She talked about weddings, funerals, traditional medicine and took us to a community BBQ area. If you want to experience something different in Johannesburg. This is a great tour.Local experience

Unknown

(About local Lunga)

4 June 2025

I loved my time with Lunga. Two friends and I enjoyed seeing the various sites along the tour - my favorite being the law office where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tembo worked together when they first started seeing clients. Lunga has a nice and easy going manner. It was clear he knew his stuff and his focus was on our safety and enjoyment of his city. I highly recommend him!Personable and very knowledgeable