Cape Town Central

Things to do in Cape Town Central

Top Things to Do in Cape Town Central

Things to Do in Cape Town Central

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Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town
99
Car Tours
from R 650,00 per adult
2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town
12
Adventure Tours
from R 4 880,00 per adult
Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town
55
Sunset Cruises
from R 480,00 per adult
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
50
Bus Tours
from R 790,00 per adult
Private Full-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour
238
Bus Tours
from R 1 850,00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town
117
Bus Tours
from R 1 767,00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
131
Adventure Tours
from R 2 756,00 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Shark Cage Diving and Viewing from Cape Town
226
from R 3 200,00 per adult
Big-Five Safari Full Day Guided Private Transfer from Cape Town
60
Bus Tours
from R 1 900,00 per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Cape Town City Sightseeing Official Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour
771
Hop on Hop Off
from R 245,00 per adult

4WD Tours

Top Attractions in Cape Town Central

1. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Trams

Open now

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

2. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Marinas • Piers & Boardwalks

Open now

Admission tickets from ZAR 170.00

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

3. Lion's Head

Mountains

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

4. Cape Point Nature Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from ZAR 79.34

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

5. Signal Hill

Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The original shrine was built 300 years ago after 24 Muslim slaves escaped from Robben Island by swimming across to the…

6. Two Oceans Aquarium

Aquariums

Admission tickets from ZAR 225.00

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

7. District Six Museum

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from ZAR 49.04

This museum, situated in a Methodist Church building, gives testimony to the vibrant life of District Six before the…

8. Zeitz MOCAA

Art Museums

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This newly opened modern art museum is house within a set of converted grain silos.

9. Clifton Beaches

Beaches

Yachts sail past effortlessly and the shores are fully lined with a vast array of restaurants, coffee shops and…

10. Hout Bay

Bodies of Water

The coastal harbour has rustic character of old boats , fisherman , antique stores and craft markets.

11. Bloubergstrand Beach

Beaches

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The boardwalk provided opportunities to gaze upon African penguin and other interesting creatures.

12. Bo-kaap

Neighbourhoods

Schotsche Kloof

It is a multicultural community, sprinkled with colourful pastel buildings and dwellings, which is recognized as an…

13. The Old Biscuit Mill

Flea & Street Markets

Woodstock

This market set at The Old Biscuit Mill has become a Cape Town institution.

14. Robben Island Museum

Historic Sites • Islands

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

15. South African Jewish Museum

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from ZAR 108.98

This museum tells the story of the Jewish people landing in Table Bay harbour in the 1840's and incorporates the first…

16. Heart of Cape Town Museum

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from ZAR 326.93

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Set in the original operating theatre, the Heart of Cape Town Museum showcases the worlds first successful human to…

17. Company's Gardens

Gardens

Situated in the heart of Cape Town this beautiful Company's Gardens was established by Dutch colonists in the 15th…

18. Twelve Apostles

Mountains • Geologic Formations

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Table mountain is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world (16 million years old?

19. Muizenberg Beach

Beaches

This beach is where you will encounter a myriad of cultures, races, religions all surfing and hanging out together.

20. Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Off-Road & ATV Trails

Clear, closeup views of Giraffe, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo and Cheetah in a closed 25000 acre reserve.

21. The Cape Wheel

Amusement & Theme Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from ZAR 170.00

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Located within the V&A Waterfront surrounded by numerous bars, restaurants and hotels is the Cape Wheel.

22. Canal Walk Shopping Centre

Shopping Malls

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Canal Walk has over 400 shops offering the most comprehensive shopping experience in South Africa, including the widest…

23. Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium)

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The Cape Town stadium is a world class facility and was built specifically for the 2010 Soccer World Cup and hosted 8…

24. Lindt Chocolate Studio - Silo District, V&A Waterfront

Other Food & Drink

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Workstations are set out for four guests and all ingredients and equipment are provided.

25. Oranjezicht City Farm

Farms

Oranjezicht

Vibrant faux-farm environment has been created using straw bales for seating and displaying produce in baskets and…

26. Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden

Parks

It encompasses the spirit of Cape Town and celebrates our love of leisure,sport and nature.

27. Fish Hoek Beach

Beaches

Fish Hoek is positioned in a bay of the False Bay coast.

28. Flying Dutchman Funicular

Trams • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Even though the funicular was out of order we were able to get up to the light house with a shuttle bus.

29. World of Birds

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from ZAR 141.67

The owner has a history of rescuing and raising all types of birds and monkeys.

30. Bugz Family Playpark

Amusement & Theme Parks

Open now

Food, play, enjoyment and rest for mommy in this secured play park environment enveloped in a nursery.

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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Safaris

Water Sports

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