The 10 Tastings of Johannesburg

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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

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

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

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

31 May 2025

Had a wonderful experience walking JoBurg with Lunga. He was knowledgeable, kind, flexible and personable. Would highly recommend him as your walking guide!Lunga Rocks!

Stephen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Lufuno )

12 May 2025

It was an absolute pleasure to spend our day with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Lufuno. Our tour was custom made for us, and was comprehensive and informative. A big thank-you to Lufuno for your generous spirit and authenticity... we loved our day with you.Best Day Out

Elizabeth

(About local Lufuno )

9 May 2025

Thank you Lufuno. We had the best time. Lufuno is a fabulous guide who I would thoroughly recommend. She looked after us very well. Showed us a side of Jo’burg we had not seen before. She knew her home city very well, and is passionate about sharing her city and her culture. Also passionate about her people and finding the best way forward. Our day with Lufuno included cars, buses, walking, and even running when the rain poured down. History, culture and life. Past, present and future. A day with Lufuno is inspirational about the future for Johannesburg.Brilliant

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

3 May 2025

My husband and I both enjoyed spending a lively Friday afternoon with Lunga. We would never have found the art galleries, street art, artisan shopping, and large, festive Friday Braai on our own. Was a wonderful, unique experience we will never forget.Thank You Lunga!

Célia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lufuno )

30 April 2025

A wonderful experience discovering Johannesburg with Lulu! We have no regrets choosing her — the experience couldn’t have been better. If you want more than just a typical tour and truly dive into the soul of the city, this is the way to go. So many emotions!10/10 !!!

Helene🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

24 April 2025

Lufuno gave us a two day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. She is very knowledgeable, empathetic and made the tour highly personal. We truly enjoyed the time with her.Best tour guide

Andrea

(About local Lufuno )

23 April 2025

Siamo arrivati a Soweto c/o la Casa Di Mandela con molta diffidenza, l’incontro con Lufuno e stato e stupendo e pieno di forti e belle vibrazioni, una donna superba e ben conosciuta nell’ambiente permette di vedere angoli difficilmente possibili senza di Lei. Senza Lufuno e tutto diverso ne siamo certi. Assolutamente da coinvolgere se vi trovate in queste zone. Il massimo senza alcun mezzo termine. Grazie grazid grazie Lufu come L’abbiamo chiamata noi…Veloce e strepitosa

Maximiliane🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

19 April 2025

Lulu was one of the best guides we ever had in all our trips around the world. Already the first impression of her made us having a positive vibe….through her we could also be transported safely to the Madikwe Game Reserve for a very affordable price!!! Lulu brought us in the most insider spots of Maboneng and she told us a lot of interesting things of her culture. If you wish to make a real local trip to the hidden spots of Johannesburg, join Lulu!!!! She is great!!!!❤️❤️❤️Amazing trip through Maboneng

Mart🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Lufuno )

13 April 2025

We’ve really really enjoyed the Maboneng tour in Josi! We got to experience the real Joburg life in Maboneng, and Lulu is the best guide ever!Must do tour in Josi!

Nicole

(About local Lufuno )

12 April 2025

Lufuno was perfekt for us! She showed us a mix of new and old. She knows people there and everyone was so kind! Loved it and mostly Lufunos Joy and kindness ! Would absolutely recommend! We never would've seen this side of Johannesburg without you Lulu! Great Day!

Unknown

(About local Lufuno )

14 March 2025

What a fantastic experience! Lufuno arrived promptly and was a bundle of energy and positivity. Her tour was both informative and fun. My husband and I were a little worried about safety on this tour but our fears were unfounded. We had a great day, exploring the city, eating with locals and gaining knowledge that we feel you can only get from being on an individual tour with a local guide. Thank you Lulu, you were brilliant! We miss you already!Amazing experience-day tour of Joburg.

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

13 March 2025

If you want to experience Johannesburg and Soweto authentically, the history, the food and the culture through the eyes of a local then this is the tour for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Lulu which was educational and fun. We went to areas we never would have gone to by ourselves to learn local history and culture. Lulu is a great Lady who is knowledgeable and fun and handles the tour brilliantly. Her effervescent personality is infectious, she is a great tour guide. We would thoroughly recommend you book this tour with Lulu.Must do tour

Paul

(About local Lufuno )

3 March 2025

We spend very intersting tour Visiting the right places and meeting so many nice peoples Best regards And congratulations for Lufuno Paul Wonderfull afternoon with Lufuno

Marc

(About local Lufuno )

2 March 2025

We had such a private and great time with Lufuno! She was well prepared and was trying to fullfill all our wishes we had for such one day experience in JoBo! 110 % recommendation and lots of hugs to her! Excellent service and so much knowledge! Incredible good! Fantastic- what a marvelous day!

nicole.schickentanz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

18 February 2025

Lufuno picked us up at the airport and we had a great day in Soweto. On the next day she picked me up at my hotel and we went to Pilanesburg national park. I highly recommend this guide, it’s a lot of fun and she knows a lot about her country. Great adventure with a friendly guide

CATHERINE🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

13 February 2025

My tour of Maboneng and downtown Jo’burg with Lunga was fabulous. I’ve traveled extensively and occasionally hire guides. This tour made my experience much richer, informative and special and I felt very safe. Lunga tailored it to my interests and he was extremely knowledgeable. He was also fun and funny. He added on some extra sites I was interested in. I highly recommend Lunga and his tour. Amazing Jo’burg Tour

Sandra Louise🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lufuno )

27 January 2025

My tour with Lufuno (Lulu) was one of the best (if not the best) I have ever had visiting any country. I was honestly a bit nervous about visiting Jo’berg as a solo female traveller, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Lulu’s tour made me feel like I was really one of the locals. She was fun, sweet, always made sure I was okay and tailored everything to my interests. It was like a day out with a friend I had known for years. We visited so many places, some included the cultural village in Soweto, we went to a local SA BBQ where I tried so many different foods and they were all delicious, the atmosphere was brilliant! I dressed up as a South African Bride, bought some art (Lulu is a haggling pro) and had the best time at a Car Wash socialising with her friends. The tour didn’t feel like one at all and that was exactly what I was after. Thank you so much Lulu, I had an amazing time and made a fantastic new friend too! See you soon :-)The best tour ever!

Camilla und Benedikt🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

27 January 2025

Walking around in maboneng with Lufuno was a very nice experience. She showed us the nice bars, cafes, art places and took her time to explain us everything. After having a nice lunch we went to a shop and were dressed in a very special way which was a very nice surprise. We are really would like to do the tour one day in Soweto with Lulu Great experience

Eve🇫🇷 France

(About local Lufuno )

26 January 2025

Lulu was really wonderful. I really recommend choosing her to show you around. We saw the city through the eyes of the local. She was always eager to answer our questions with a smile. Thank you Lulu for this great tour!! Eve & MakisAmazing hospitality offered by Lulu

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Lufuno )

18 January 2025

Lufuno showed my the real Johannesburg… it was an exceptional real eveningFantastic & real

Gerdie

(About local Lufuno )

2 January 2025

Our stay in Joburg turned out to be the greatest surprise of our trip to South Africa. And Lulu played a big rol in that experience. With her storytelling, authentic enthousiasm and pride she showed us parts of the city we would not have seen or experienced without her. With the meet-up with the locals in the hidden gem at the end of the tour, she made our last day of 2024 into a golden memory for our whole family 🥰Tour full of local colours and information

Luba🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

29 December 2024

Lunga was great guide a very genuine nice person. He was knowledgeable about history, architecture and life of Johannesburg. He is given us a great many insights about life of different cultures and people living in South Africa and specifically in Joburg. He showed us around the Maboneng, taking us to a very authentic Zulu market with food and specialty shops. We asked to take us to Soweto and showed us around walking the main streets sharing history of the place and about its historic importance.Exploration with local insights

Karolina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

23 December 2024

Experienced, kind, knowledgeable and will make sure you are safe around JB. Strongly recommend. We were in JB for only one day ahead of our trip to Kruger and couldn’t be happier with the experience Lunga provided us with!100% recommend!

Heike

(About local Lufuno )

19 December 2024

Lufung is a great guide and she arranged for us a 2 days private tour. The first day we visited constitution hill, and Lufuno impressed us with her knoledge, her informations and her kindness. Then she showed us Johannesburg and the hidden gems. She walked with us thought bussy streets where the life is busteling, we hopped on a Minibus and walken then thought Downtown markets. Places i would have never seen without her. Then we had a local brai to see how locals enjoy to have lunch. We felt safe an super informed an taken care of the hole day. But there was more to come. The next day Lufunu explored Soweto with us. I will never forget that experiance. We had Hope showing us her neighborhood and the slums. She explained her communetyprojects and pointed the problemes out she is facing. Them Lufunu took over again an shared her neighborhood and her passion for Kids and her projekts for them with us. We walked with her arround her community,meet people, tasted lokal food and of corse have seen all the places of interested. She filled them with all the informations and her knoledge is exaptional. I can only recommend to book Lufunu, let her know what you are interested in and she will plan your tour you will never forget. We love it a lot.Once in a lifetime experiance

Goya

(About local Lufuno )

14 December 2024

I met Lulu at the Pata Pata restaurant that is beautiful decorated as all places we went . She is brilhant and vibrating with what she likes to do more : working and presenting live culture from Johannesburg. I recommend her a lot . Thanks Lulu for everything !Walking tour with a specialist

Ana🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Lufuno )

9 December 2024

Lufuno was our guide in Johannesburg! We had a short time to explore the city, so we visited the Apartheid Museum and went to Soweto for a traditional local meal. Lufuno is extremely pleasant and vibrant; we had great moments to cherish as memories. We loved every second of this experience! We were a group of 4 (2 adulta and 2 children) and the kids really enjoyed it. I highly recommend her and her partner as guides in Johannesburg. We hope to return again soon. ♥️Creating family memories

Nina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lufuno )

9 December 2024

Lulu was the BEST guide! If you want a personal guide who can show you a wonderful private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, Lulu is your girl! She picked us up and dropped us off at the Southern Sun OR Tambo for our tour. She told us so many stories, and gave us history about Soweto. We went to Constitution Hill, the prison, drove around the different areas of the city, the towers, the Hector plaza, Nelson Mandela house, the Cultural Village, and even had lunch at a place where only locals eat in Johannesburg - very interesting! It was just a phenomenal day! Nina VExcellent experience with Lulu !!!!

Christian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

5 December 2024

The day with Lulu was really amazing! We visited South Africa for 10 days.. but actually we really learned the real local view at our last day .. while exploring Jo'burg together with Lulu :) So energetic and friendly. It was really safe exploring the city with her. Many thanks!!Amazing Experience

Rolf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

14 November 2024

We have really seen and learned a lot within a few hours. Great experience covering pick up at hotel , sight seeing in Soweto and Joburg, learning about historic and political background as well as lunch selection. Very interesting. Glad we selected Lufuno. Highly recommended.Super Guide for Joburg and Soweto

Fabrice🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lufuno )

13 November 2024

Lufuno did an amazing job. Our 3 hour Tour was awesome we got to see everithing we could imagine and tried some food we would have never tried on ou own. Her personality and energy are awesome. We would reccomend her to everyone, sche's so amazing. Thanks for your time and all the memories we made, Lulu.Day with Lulu

Markus🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lufuno )

8 November 2024

We had a great time with Lufuno sharing so much knowledge about Jo’burg. She is a very kind and energetic person. We can highly recommend a tour with her Great Joszi experience with Lufuno

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lunga)

1 November 2024

Lungs was timely, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure our trip was enjoyable. He guided us to all the spots we wanted to see and navigated around Johannesburg smoothly, ensuring we felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Communication was clear, and he was responsive to our requests, showing flexibility in adapting the itinerary to our preferences. One small note is that we weren’t expecting both a driver and a guide, which sometimes made it challenging to hear both of them at once. A single guide would have been ideal, but Lunga’s dedication and the level of service made up for it. It was wonderful getting to know him, and we’re grateful for the care he took in showing us the highlights of Johannesburg. Highly recommended!Good time for 1 day around Jo-Burg