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What to do in Cape Town
9 vlogs from 9 channels mention 114 places in Cape Town; 6 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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Table Mountain
Cape Town's iconic flat-topped mountain, reachable by walking trails or cableway, with views over the city and out to Robben Island.
9:10· Mark Wiens Abroadin 7 vlogsLion's Head
Distinctive peak overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard, a popular free hike often climbed at sunset, visible from Table Mountain and Clifton's beaches.
44:05· Mike Thurstonin 7 vlogsV&A Waterfront
Rejuvenated waterfront at South Africa's oldest working harbour, full of attractions and the gateway to Robben Island.
3:40· CoolVisionin 7 vlogsBoulders Beach
One of the few places in the world to get close to endangered African penguins.
33:15· Mark Wiens Abroadin 6 vlogsBo-Kaap
Colourful hillside suburb of row houses and cobbled streets where traditional Cape Malay culture lives on.
11:05· Sorted Foodin 6 vlogsClifton Beaches
Four beaches below some of the country's most expensive homes, separated by granite boulders that give shelter on windy days.
46:55· Mike Thurstonin 5 vlogsLlandudno Beach
Mellow beach with good waves and massive boulders to explore, about 6 miles down the coast from Camps Bay.
9:07· Expediain 4 vlogsConstantia
Suburb where South Africa's wine industry took root in the late 1600s, 20 minutes' drive from the city.
13:15· Expediain 4 vlogsKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden beneath Table Mountain's eastern face, showcasing South Africa's many biomes, with the Boomslang canopy walkway winding through the treetops.
12:34· World Wild Heartsin 4 vlogsCamps Bay Beach
Glamorous white-sand beach with a tranquil tidal pool, five minutes' drive from the city centre.
16:25· CoolVisionin 4 vlogsHout Bay
Fishing village around the headland from Llandudno, with craft beer, food markets and harbourside tuna and crayfish boats.
7:37· Rhett and Clairein 4 vlogsRobben Island
Former prison island where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years, now a powerful reminder of South Africa's road to freedom.
5:22· Expediain 4 vlogsCape of Good Hope
Storm-battered headland with breathtaking views, first rounded by Bartolomeu Dias in 1487, who named it the Cape of Storms.
34:53· Mark Wiens Abroadin 4 vlogsChapman's Peak Drive
One of the world's most scenic roads, winding along rocky red cliffs with stunning Atlantic views.
5:38· World Wild Heartsin 4 vlogsStellenbosch Wine Route
South Africa's oldest wine route, with more than 150 tasting rooms across 200 vineyards.
2:48· UNILAD Adventurein 3 vlogsSimon's Town
Historic False Bay naval port with alleyways and lacy Victorian buildings along St George's Street.
10:21· Expediain 3 vlogsCastle of Good Hope
Dutch East India Company fort near the centre of the City Bowl, the point from which Cape Town grew.
1:41· Expediain 3 vlogsDistrict Six Museum
Museum and cultural centre telling the story of the 60,000 non-white residents forcibly removed from District Six under apartheid.
2:59· Expediain 3 vlogsTwo Oceans Aquarium
Aquarium celebrating marine life from both the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
5:03· Expediain 3 vlogsCape Town Stadium
Futuristic stadium in Green Point, the starting point for a trip down the peninsula's western coast.
5:17· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsCape Winelands
Wine region of vast vineyards and Cape Dutch manor estates with restaurants and tasting rooms.
9:31· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsCape Wheel
Observation wheel at the V&A Waterfront offering views over the harbour.
5:15· Rhett and Clairein 3 vlogsTime Out Market Cape Town
Culinary hub under one roof serving local specialities and a variety of drinks.
2:23· Sorted Foodin 3 vlogsCape Point
A dramatic headland reached by a short hike from the car park, where wild baboons are sometimes seen.
35:03· Mark Wiens Abroadin 3 vlogsHouses of Parliament
South Africa's Parliament building, one of the important institutions that grew up around Company's Garden.
1:50· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsIziko South African Museum and Planetarium
Museum and planetarium covering Africa's natural and human history, from pre-colonial rock art to the giants of the Cape's natural world.
7:27· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsLong Street
One of Cape Town's buzziest streets, mixing Victorian architecture, fashion and food.
9:13· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsMuizenberg
Laid-back arty village and birthplace of South African surfing, with warm shallow water ideal for families.
11:56· Expediain 2 vlogsTruth Coffee Roasting
Steampunk-styled coffee shop that draws coffee devotees from all over the world.
0:37· Mark Wiens Abroadin 2 vlogsKalk Bay
Former whaling village turned haven for writers, musicians and artists, with working fishing boats supplying seafood restaurants.
19:08· Mark Wiens Abroadin 2 vlogsCompany's Garden
Historic garden first planted to supply fresh produce to passing merchant ships, now surrounded by major civic institutions.
2:01· Expediain 2 vlogsPaarl
300-year-old Winelands town with acclaimed wineries and historic streets and architecture.
14:18· Expediain 2 vlogsFranschhoek
Valley settled by French Huguenots, considered South Africa's food and wine capital and home to perhaps its most beautiful wine route.
15:19· Expediain 2 vlogsNoordhoek Long Beach
Beach stretching about 3 km along the coast, with consistent Atlantic waves for surfers.
19:24· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsDuiker Island (Seal Island)
Island reached by boat trip from Hout Bay, home to hundreds of playful seals.
8:13· Rhett and Clairein 2 vlogsGroot Constantia
One of the oldest and most iconic wine estates, dating to the 1600s, with nine soil types and vineyards at varied altitudes.
4:49· Rhett and Clairein 2 vlogsSea Point
Lively, affluent seaside neighbourhood with a scenic Atlantic promenade for jogging, dog walking and group workouts, plus parks, restaurants and ocean views.
2:03· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsCape Town Diamond Museum
Museum on the history of diamond mining and South Africa's significant role in the global diamond industry.
4:01· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsOranjezicht City Farm Market
Farmers' market with organic local fruit and veg, free-range meats, artisanal breads and cheeses, plus stalls like Breton galettes and cold-smoked tuna.
4:59· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsFranschhoek Wine Tram
Hop-on hop-off tram between several Franschhoek wineries for tastings, with no need to drive.
36:19· CoolVisionin 2 vlogsBo-Kaap Museum
A small museum on the history of the Bo-Kaap, from its days as slave housing to its Cape Malay heritage.
3:28· Rhett and Clairein 2 vlogsSea Point Promenade
A lively seafront promenade about 7 km long, popular for walking, running, scooting and skating.
2:24· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsBlouberg Beach
A beach about 40 minutes from the city with the classic full view of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Devil's Peak, popular with kitesurfers.
12:46· Rhett and Clairein 2 vlogsStellenbosch
Village-like university town in the Winelands, full of cafes and coffee shops. It has a different vibe from Cape Town.
43:14· Mike Thurstonin 2 vlogsThe Silo Hotel Rooftop
A rooftop bar on a converted 1920s grain silo with 360-degree views, serving oysters, poke bowls and drinks.
8:11· Sorted Foodin 2 vlogsChef's Warehouse at Beau Constantia
A fine-dining restaurant in a vineyard farmhouse serving a seven-course tasting menu that fuses Southeast Asian flavours with local ingredients.
18:02· Sorted Foodin 2 vlogs
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Twelve Apostles
Mountain range running down the Atlantic Seaboard behind Clifton and Camps Bay.
8:38· Expedia1 vlogNational Library of South Africa
The National Library, a historic institution on the edge of Company's Garden.
2:16· Expedia1 vlogIziko South African National Gallery
The national art gallery, displaying centuries of creativity a few steps from the South African Museum.
2:33· Expedia1 vlogSouth African Jewish Museum
Museum honouring the Jewish community's role in shaping South Africa, housed in a building that fuses contemporary and old-world architecture.
2:46· Expedia1 vlogSignal Hill
Prominent hill beside Lion's Head, seen from the top of Table Mountain.
7:16· Expedia1 vlogDevil's Peak
Peak flanking Table Mountain, part of the panorama from the Table Mountain viewing area.
7:16· Expedia1 vlogFish Hoek
Former farming and whaling village on False Bay, starting point of a coastal walk to Kalk Bay.
11:07· Expedia1 vlogSt James
False Bay village known for its colourful Victorian bathing boxes and grand houses from the diamond and gold mining era.
11:39· Expedia1 vlogGordon's Bay
Historic town at the far end of over 12 miles of sand stretching around False Bay from Muizenberg.
12:33· Expedia1 vlogAfrikaans Language Monument
Tall monument high above Paarl celebrating the Afrikaans language.
14:37· Expedia1 vlogWaterford Estate
Bordeaux-inspired Stellenbosch wine estate producing some of the region's most exciting new reds.
15:00· Expedia1 vlogBoschendal
One of South Africa's very first wine estates, steeped in French Huguenot influence and style.
15:46· Expedia1 vlogHuguenot Monument
Memorial depicting a female figure casting off the cloak of oppression and gazing towards the future.
15:56· Expedia1 vlogFranschhoek Pass
One of the Cape's most scenic drives, climbing into Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve with valley views and protea-covered slopes.
16:13· Expedia1 vlogGreen Point Urban Park
Lush urban park beside Cape Town Stadium in tourist-friendly Green Point, near tennis courts and the Metropolitan Golf Course.
3:19· CoolVision1 vlogCape Town City Hall
Edwardian building from 1905 built of honey-coloured limestone imported from England.
6:30· CoolVision1 vlogGrand Parade
Public square in front of City Hall with a statue of King Edward VII.
6:46· CoolVision1 vlogLanga
One of Cape Town's historic townships, home to around 52,000 people, with local shops, barbers and street food.
13:37· CoolVision1 vlogGuga S'Thebe Arts and Cultural Centre
Community cultural centre where locals make pottery, design custom jackets and play drums.
13:55· CoolVision1 vlogMotor Village
Car showroom often called the 'ultimate man cave', with rare Ferraris and other exotic cars, memorabilia, a coffee shop, gaming consoles, and gin and beer on tap.
20:02· CoolVision1 vlogUniversity of Cape Town
One of Africa's top universities, with a campus on the slopes of Table Mountain called one of the world's most beautiful.
23:03· CoolVision1 vlogRhodes Memorial
Large monument in the style of an ancient Greek temple on Devil's Peak, honouring Cecil Rhodes.
23:15· CoolVision1 vlogMitchells Plain
One of the country's largest townships, built in the 1970s for coloured families forcibly removed under the Group Areas Act.
23:41· CoolVision1 vlogHermanus
Charming coastal town famous for whale watching, with some of the freshest seafood around.
33:32· CoolVision1 vlogCape Agulhas
The true southernmost tip of Africa, often described as where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.
34:55· CoolVision1 vlogTable Mountain National Park
A national park protecting the outstanding natural beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including Cape Point.
2:34· UNILAD Adventure1 vlogMeerlust Estate
A historic Stellenbosch wine estate offering wine tastings.
3:07· UNILAD Adventure1 vlogMuratie Wine Estate
A historic Stellenbosch wine estate offering wine tastings.
3:07· UNILAD Adventure1 vlogMariam's Kitchen
Downtown institution for Cape Malay-style fast food, open from morning, serving samosas, gatsbys and salomis.
3:57· Mark Wiens Abroad1 vlogConstantia Glen
Bordeaux-focused wine estate on the slopes of Table Mountain, known for quality wines and serene views, with tastings, bottle sales and a restaurant.
14:00· Mark Wiens Abroad1 vlogKalky's
Hugely popular harbourside seafood spot serving fresh hake and snoek fish and chips, peri-peri prawns and calamari, ordered at the counter.
19:19· Mark Wiens Abroad1 vlogConstantia Nek
A mountain pass and trailhead for hikes into the Table Mountain range above Constantia.
1:56· Rhett and Claire1 vlogPipe Track
A gentle trail along the slopes of the Twelve Apostles with ocean views, suitable for most fitness levels.
1:56· Rhett and Claire1 vlogCity Sightseeing Cape Town (Red Bus)
A hop-on hop-off bus tour with over 30 stops covering more than 50 of Cape Town's top attractions.
4:13· Rhett and Claire1 vlogGOLD Restaurant
An interactive African dinner experience with dishes from across the continent, drumming, and live song and dance performances.
6:28· Rhett and Claire1 vlogMariner's Wharf
One of the oldest seafood restaurants in Hout Bay, known for fresh, quick fish and chips by the harbour.
7:59· Rhett and Claire1 vlogGlen Beach
A small, sheltered beach next to Camps Bay, popular with surfers.
10:04· Rhett and Claire1 vlogMojo Market
An indoor food market and bar hall in Sea Point, good for drinks and dinner.
12:38· Rhett and Claire1 vlogThe Codfather
Seafood restaurant with no set menu, where diners choose fresh fish from a display counter; there is a sushi bar upstairs.
12:25· Mike Thurston1 vlogBree Street
City-centre street lined with bars, restaurants and small shops selling jewellery and clothing.
31:16· Mike Thurston1 vlogLanzerac Wine Estate
Historic Stellenbosch wine estate and hotel, established in 1692. It offers wine tastings and a restaurant.
39:06· Mike Thurston1 vlogStokkiesdraai
A biltong van at the Time Out Market selling air-dried beef and kudu biltong and droëwors, made the same way for 22 years with free-range meat.
5:48· Sorted Food1 vlogIziko Slave Lodge
Museum in a former slave lodge that remembers Cape Town's history of slavery.
1:50· World Wild Hearts1 vlogGreenmarket Square
Historic cobbled square in the city centre, tied to Cape Town's past.
1:50· World Wild Hearts1 vlogUp Cycles
Bike rental with three locations: the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and the Sea Point Pavilion.
2:33· World Wild Hearts1 vlogNewlands Cricket Ground
Iconic cricket ground where catching a match gives a feel for South Africa's passionate sports culture.
5:05· World Wild Hearts1 vlogCape Peninsula
Dramatic stretch of coast south of the city with varied scenery, easily explored by car.
10:22· World Wild Hearts1 vlogPlatteklip Gorge
The most popular Table Mountain hike, a direct but steep route to the summit.
11:37· World Wild Hearts1 vlogKasteelspoort Trail
Common Table Mountain trail that starts from Camps Bay.
11:49· World Wild Hearts1 vlogTable Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, a relaxed alternative to hiking.
12:00· World Wild Hearts1 vlogSkeleton Gorge Trail
Trail from Kirstenbosch Gardens through forest to the summit of Table Mountain.
12:48· World Wild Hearts1 vlogBakoven Beach
Quiet beach with secluded coves and sunset views, a tranquil escape from the city.
13:59· World Wild Hearts1 vlogGIGI Rooftop at Gorgeous George
Rooftop bar and restaurant at the Gorgeous George hotel, popular for sunset cocktails and small plates.
2:26· TOPJAW1 vlogClarke's Bar & Dining Room
Local favourite on Bree Street serving comfort food and cocktails in a laid-back setting.
4:10· TOPJAW1 vlogThe Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
Cocktail bar named after the old orphanage across the road, known for top-class bartenders and inventive signature drinks.
5:12· TOPJAW1 vlogWilloughby & Co
Seafood and sushi restaurant that locals call the best sushi spot in Cape Town, with signature fusion dishes found nowhere else.
9:12· TOPJAW1 vlogCause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
Experimental cocktail bar that won best cocktail bar and best bar team in South Africa in 2018 and 2019.
10:17· TOPJAW1 vlogUnframed Ice Cream
Artisan ice cream brand that opened its first shop in Cape Town in 2016, known for creative flavours and excellent texture.
11:06· TOPJAW1 vlogThali
Modern Indian restaurant serving new-age small plates rather than classic curry-house fare.
13:13· TOPJAW1 vlogDeluxe Coffeeworks
Specialty coffee roaster on a pretty, much-photographed city-centre street, considered one of Cape Town's best coffee spots.
14:53· TOPJAW1 vlogJason Bakery
Bakery specialising in sourdough and croissants made fresh daily, with unsold goods donated to a local charity.
15:07· TOPJAW1 vlog