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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
021-424-8181
As featured in 3 days in Cape Town and 1 other guide
4.5 of 5 stars 334 Reviews
Type: Trams
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Fee: Yes
Description: Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

You have to do this in Cape Town. It gives the best view, and moving up the steep mountain on the cable car is great fun. More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The Table Mountain Cableway is a "must see" in Cape Town but be prepared for cool or cold temperatures. It. S beautiful sunny and cool at the bottom but windy and real cold at the top. The revolving floor in the car allows everyone to have a " perfect" place for viewing. More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The views from the top on a sunny day are outstanding. Once you get to the top you can walk for quite a long way and see the wonderful scenery in all directions. You need sensible shoes for this - we saw people up there in high heels! It was also very cold on the day that we went even... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Unusual system as I was not aware that the inner cabin moved round while the outside remained static - gave everyone a chance to had a 360degree view. Those affraid of heights, stay to the centre of the cable car More

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South Africa
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Travel up in the revolving cable car at sunset and see the most amazing sunset with views over the Atlantic ocean and the city bowl. Absolutely stunning to see the lights of Cape Town and suburbs slowly coming on as the sky darkens. It is really an amazing romantic experience never to be forgotten. More

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Clacton-on-Sea
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A fantastic experience awaits you when you take the cable car to the summit of Table mountain. The views are breathe taking and the walks on the mountain give spectacular views to all areas around Cape Town. The Cafe is also a nice place for a refreshment and reasonably priced. How this place has not be added to an extra... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

You really gotta visit the famous mountain! Hike up in nice weather and enjoy nature and the ever changing views! very well signposted and not dangerous! More

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South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I loved that i could see all the way around and that the floor rotated. It is clever to have an open window from where one can take clear photographs More

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Spring Lake, MI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Cable car floor rotates 360 degrees while assending and desending. Gives you great view of the city of Cape Town. More

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Need a good heart. You can close your eyes if you don't, but you miss out on all the fun... More

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