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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Breakwater Boulevard, V&A Waterfront, 8002, South Africa
27-021-408-7600
As featured in 3 days in Cape Town and 1 other guide
Ranked #14 of 160 attractions in Cape Town
4.5 of 5 stars 760 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Marinas, Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Owner description: The V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set among a natural working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as...... more » Owner description: The V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set among a natural working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers local and international visitors a cosmopolitan mixed-bag of experiences ranging from tourism and leisure, retail shopping and exclusive entertainment. Its prime positioning, which boasts panoramic views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks, has earned it numerous local and international awards and is among reasons why up to 100 000 people visit every day during peak season. With 22 official landmarks on-site, it is also part of South Africa’s historical legacy. « less
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

or to buy in a shop, finish with a cocktail and enjoying atmosphere and people More

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Chorley, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We stayed in Cape Town for 3 days and visited the waterfront each day. Great for shopping, beautiful setting and some really good restaurants. Don't miss it! More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

if you want to experience the retail and tourist side of Cape Town, there is no better place to stretch your C card than the V&A. You can shop and eat to your hearts content...all with a view! More

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Mauritius
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

great shopping! sad that the sale period was over during the time that we were there More

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Wollongong, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

My wife loved this location for the markets and the Resturants. However if you have to choose about spending a day here or the wineries! then Choose the Wineries. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

You want to shop, go on a sunset cruise, enjoy a quiet dinner, enjoy drinks with live music... its all here! More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

great tourist attraction good resturants excellents shops for everyone More

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san diego, ca
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Quite touristy but worth a quick visit. Many tour companies trying to sell you their experience. Many restaurants and shops. We did not eat at the waterfront. More

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Pergine Valsugana, Italy
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The W&A is a big shopping center right in the harbor of Cape Town, many shops and restaurants. Perfect for a rainy day or a lazy morning, I will not waist a sunset here! More

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istanbul
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

There is something very calming about the waterfront that i can't understand. It doesn't look different than any other harbour with a shopping center but there is something very relaxing about the place that you end up wanting to go there everyday. More

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