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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

The cultural and commercial heart of Cape Town beats at this historic harbor basin, now home to hundreds of shops, museums, restaurants and theatres.

Attraction type: Mall; Marina; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

Comprising nearly 20,000 wild acres of steep cliffs and hiking trails, this legendary peninsula is part of Cape Peninsula National Park.

Attraction type: Bay; National park; Nature reserve; Hiking trail; Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

Clifton has 4 beaches, each of which is a little beach on it's own, separated by boulders.  Fourth beach is the most common one.  Although the setting is idyllic, the water is cold and it can be...

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

South Africa’s largest aquarium is an educational and dramatic collection of exhibits and galleries; the weekly shark feeding is a popular attraction.

Attraction type: Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Table Mountain National Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.

Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

Cheetah Outreach Education department aims to facilitate the increased respect and pride for South Africa's indigenous fauna in the youth of previously disadvantaged communities; using the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) as an ambassador species. and To plant the seed of a conservation ethic

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

Credited as South Africa’s oldest building, this 17th-century castle houses various military personnel, historic artifacts and artworks.

Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

With two fine restaurants, an historic home and wine tasting events, this sprawling winery is a popular attraction.

Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

This peaceful beach is famous for its massive granite boulders and indigenous penguin colony.

Attraction type: Beach; National park; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 121 attractions in Cape Town

There is just no way you can drive  through an area and say that you have visited. Bo-Kaap is a vibrant area with lots of culture and character. The Bo-Kaap would do well to have its own information...

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 121 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Beach
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