Things to Do in Cape Town

Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town Attractions

Things to Do in Cape Town

Popular Cities in Cape Town

Cape Town Central

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Ways to tour Cape Town

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Cape Town.

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car
8
Bus Tours
from
$185.00
per group (up to 5)
Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike from Cape Town
114
Adventure Tours
from
$88.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
59
Extreme Sports
from
$75.27
per adult
Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
166
Full-day Tours
from
$193.22
per adult
The 10 Tastings of Cape Town With Locals: Private Food Walking Tour
54
Food & Drink
from
$89.25
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Shark Cage Diving and Viewing from Cape Town
324
On the Water
from
$196.14
per adult
Wine tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek | includes tastings & lunch
229
Spring Break
from
$83.18
per adult
3 Day Garden Route Highlights with 4x4 Safari - Small Group Tour from Cape Town
89
4WD Tours
from
$292.47
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town
57
Full-day Tours
from
$144.36
per adult (price varies by group size)
MUST DO: Cape Peninsula Tour & Good Hope from Cape Town! #1 Rated
564
Full-day Tours
from
$49.00
per adult

Top Attractions in Cape Town

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1. Table Mountain

Mountains

What a perfect day to have experienced Table Mountain, perfect sunshine for the experience!! we took the cable car to...

2. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Trams

By Bloke_from_Broad_Bay

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

3. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Marinas • Piers & Boardwalks

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

4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Gardens

Admission tickets from $5.34

... stunning setting with Table Mountain in the background and beautifully laid-out gardens, with a lovely canopy walk.

5. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Beaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas

By nadiakruger77

Such a heartwarming close encounter(on a raised walkway) to view our African Penguins in their natural environment.

6. Cape of Good Hope

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

The cape has a few attractions to visit The light house, the most south West Point of the Africa I enjoyed the whole...

7. Lion's Head

Mountains

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

8. Cape Point Nature Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from $4.45

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

9. Robben Island Museum

Historic Sites • Islands

Admission tickets from $50.52

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

10. Camp's Bay Beach

Beaches

By Mariamaldaun

Great beach with several Bars and well evaluated restaurants, with the great view for the Sunset.

11. Two Oceans Aquarium

Aquariums

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

12. Chapman's Peak Drive

Scenic Drives

By BackPacker800547

This is a great and easy drive, rolling out of Sea Point via Hout Bay and up the mountain The toll is reasonable, the...

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