Things to do in Cape Town

Top Things to Do in Cape Town

Things to Do in Cape Town

Popular Cities in Cape Town

Cape Town Central

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Ways to tour Cape Town

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Cape Town.

Shark Cage Diving and Viewing with transport from Cape Town
333
On the Water
from
R 3 655
per adult
Wine tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek • incl tastings & lunch
246
Spring Break
from
R 1 790
per adult
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
430
Cable Car Tours
from
R 1 250
per adult
Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Tickets.
43
Historical Tours
from
R 1 769
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town
67
Full-day Tours
from
R 2 895
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town
146
Adventure Tours
from
R 6 950
per adult (price varies by group size)
Big-Five Safari Full Day Guided Return Transfer from Cape Town
198
Full-day Tours
from
R 2 600
per adult (price varies by group size)
MUST DO: Cape Peninsula Tour & Good Hope from Cape Town! #1 Rated
596
Full-day Tours
from
R 935
per adult
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
66
Extreme Sports
from
R 1 453
per adult
2 Day South African Wildlife Safari Tour: See most of Big 5 in the Western Cape
81
Shore Excursions
from
R 4 200
per adult (price varies by group size)

Top Attractions in Cape Town

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1. Table Mountain

Mountains

What a perfect day to have experienced Table Mountain, perfect sunshine for the experience!! we took the cable car to...

2. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Trams

Open now

By Bloke_from_Broad_Bay

operation that hosts close to 900,000 people every year, the operators have had decades to iron the wrinkles out.

3. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Gardens

Admission tickets from R 100

... stunning setting with Table Mountain in the background and beautifully laid-out gardens, with a lovely canopy walk.

4. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Marinas • Piers & Boardwalks

Open now

Situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour with the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain & the Harbour.

5. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Beaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

By nadiakruger77

Such a heartwarming close encounter(on a raised walkway) to view our African Penguins in their natural environment.

6. Cape of Good Hope

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

Open now

We had enough time to hike up to the light house and the Dias Point near new light house.

7. Lion's Head

Mountains

The summit is crowned by a beacon and has 360degree vistas of Cape Town, Camp's Bay and the peninsula.

8. Cape Point Nature Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from R 79

The edge of Southern Africa with hiking trails and a deep blue ocean.

9. Robben Island Museum

Historic Sites • Islands

Admission tickets from R 1 250

The prison symbolises the struggle against apartheid and is permanently identified with Nelson Mandela though he was…

10. Camp's Bay Beach

Beaches

By Mariamaldaun

Great beach with several Bars and well evaluated restaurants, with the great view for the Sunset.

11. Two Oceans Aquarium

Aquariums

Open now

True to it’s name, it has several exhibits of diverse marine life from both the Atlantic and the Indian oceans.

12. Chapman's Peak Drive

Scenic Drives

By BackPacker800547

This is a great and easy drive, rolling out of Sea Point via Hout Bay and up the mountain The toll is reasonable, the...

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