Experience Food Tours in Johannesburg with Withlocals

"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!"

"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 "

"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."

"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. "

"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."

"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!"

"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! "

"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."

"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!"

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