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    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

    11,681 Reviews
    #2 of 180 things to do in Cape Town Central
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    19 Dock Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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    • Very good31%
    • Average7%
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    “ferris wheel”(292 reviews)
    “lots of shops”(265 reviews)
    “street entertainment”(98 reviews)
    About
    The V&A Waterfront is a 123-hectare mixed-use destination, and one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set on the edge of a natural, historic working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers local and...more
    Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
    As featured in 3 Days in Cape Town
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    19 Dock Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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    +27 21 408 7600
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    Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise
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    All reviews ferris wheel lots of shops street entertainment big wheel food market great shopping working harbour craft market table mountain robben island cape wheel water front great place to visit walk around south africa buskers watershed
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    Reviewed today via mobile
    Beautiful Setting

    Lots of shops and restaurants with live entertainment. Ample parking, but you have to be patient entering the area. It can become very congested during peak times, but worth hanging in there. A huge shopping centre with many small unique shops and various restaurants to...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Victoria201154
    Reviewed today via mobile
    What a wonderful day

    This is always a nice place to be ,With everything in one place.I enjoyed the Cinema,taking pictures and watching the marimba guys.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank thetourist2224
    Reviewed today
    Shop until you drop!

    As many people have already said this is a tourist hub, with hotels, restaurants and shops, plus other ongoing activities boat trips, etc.. We sent a day browsing, but the highlight for me was the local craft market, with little stalls selling all things African...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank pauloverde
    Reviewed today
    great fun - something for everyone

    whether you want to shop, or to see some museums, or to take a boat to Robbin island, or to eat at a huge variety of restaurants' or to watch buskers sing and dance - this is the place. A really nice vibe, on the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank lannie62
    Reviewed today
    Relaxing day out

    Spent the day walking through the market and then enjoying lunch at Quay Four next to the water. Very enjoyable day.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank lesley323
    Reviewed yesterday
    Convenient place to stay within walking distance from the V&A Waterfront

    Convenient place to stay within walking distance from the V&A Waterfront - pleasant hotel, great food, clean rooms, sound and sea and birds when window is left open

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Marius B
    Reviewed yesterday
    Sunset Chaser

    Listen, watch the sunset here along the edge of the water. So very peaceful... TIP: There are rats all throughout the rocks so if you are squeamish then stay back a bit.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank TRVLBLK
    Reviewed yesterday
    So many restaurents with a good sea view

    A good place with lots of restaurants, giant wheel ride, you can get a Boat for Robin island from here. but please book it in 2-3 days in advance.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Jasbir S
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Love the Waterfront

    Great views, great shopping, great entertainment, great food...a must if you are visiting Cape Town.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank hoodsie02
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    A full day outing

    Make a day of this outing. With so much to do, hundreds of shops and restaurants to visit not forgetting all the fun activities like the wheel, boat trips live entertainment etc. There is something for every family member young or old. Lots of walking...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    Bill G
    August 21, 2018|
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    Response from andi512016 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there are lovely hotels on the waterfront and short cruises can be taken. There are also cruise ships that stop at Cape Town as on of their ports.
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    hectorfrommiami
    February 11, 2018|
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    Response from Peter1Northampton | Reviewed this property |
    It’s completely safe to walk around this area. It’s a commercial area with lots of shops and restaurants and lots of tourists, there are lots of security staff walking around. Most people go here to eat in the evening and... More
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    nickystaff2002
    January 5, 2018|
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    Response from GusBehn | Reviewed this property |
    The V&A Waterfront has many fine restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisine and settings. Whatever your preference, you’ll no doubt find a great restaurant to visit. Check out the V&A’s website for a update on which... More
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