CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 15 Best Things To Do In Cape Town (+ Essential Travel Tips!)
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Company's Garden
Park · City Bowl · brief mention
Pairs well with a guided walking tour to understand the city's history.
Houses of Parliament
Landmark · City Bowl · brief mention
Iziko Slave Lodge
Museum · City Bowl · brief mention
Greenmarket Square
Market · City Bowl · brief mention
Castle of Good Hope
Historic site · City Bowl · brief mention
Sea Point Promenade
Activity · Sea Point
A relaxing 4.5 km ride runs from the Sea Point Pavilion to the V&A Waterfront.
Up Cycles
Activity · Sea Point
Rentals are drop and go, so a one-way ride without returning the bike is possible.
District Six Museum
Museum · City Bowl
Short guided tours led by former residents run at different times of the day.
V&A Waterfront
Neighborhood · V&A Waterfront
Cape fur seals can be spotted from a small platform by the Robben Island ferry area.
Cape Wheel
Activity · V&A Waterfront · brief mention
Two Oceans Aquarium
Museum · V&A Waterfront · brief mention
Cape Town Diamond Museum
Museum · V&A Waterfront · brief mention
Newlands Cricket Ground
Activity · Newlands
Cape Town Stadium
Landmark · Green Point · brief mention
Chapman's Peak Drive
Activity · Hout Bay
The road is narrow, so drive slowly; it's best combined with a rental-car trip around the Cape Peninsula.
Bo-Kaap
Neighborhood · Bo-Kaap
Try authentic Cape Malay cuisine here, and respect residents' privacy.
Bo-Kaap Museum
Museum · Bo-Kaap · brief mention
Robben Island
Historic site · Table Bay
The ferry from Nelson Mandela Gateway takes 30–60 min, and tours led by former inmates run only 3–4 times a day, so book ahead.
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Market · Granger Bay
Recommended for mingling with locals in a peaceful atmosphere.
Cape Winelands
Day trip · Cape Winelands
Spend the day strolling vineyards, taking cellar tours and wining and dining.
Paarl
Day trip · Paarl · brief mention
Stellenbosch
Day trip · Stellenbosch · brief mention
Franschhoek
Day trip · Franschhoek · brief mention
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Activity · Franschhoek
Cape Peninsula
Day trip · Cape Peninsula
Drive via Chapman's Peak to Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope; guided day tours are an option without a car.
Boulders Beach
Park · Simon's Town
Entry is paid but worth it; public beaches further south let you see penguins for free.
Cape of Good Hope
Day trip · Cape Point · brief mention
Table Mountain
Hike · City Bowl
Kasteelspoort Trail
Hike · Camps Bay
Can be hiked downhill from the summit, since it has more elevation.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Park · Newlands
Allow 3–4 hours; summer sunset concerts run here.
Skeleton Gorge Trail
Hike · Newlands · brief mention
Hout Bay
Neighborhood · Hout Bay · brief mention
Blouberg Beach
Landmark · Bloubergstrand · brief mention
Bakoven Beach
Landmark · Bakoven · brief mention
Camps Bay Beach
Landmark · Camps Bay · brief mention
Lion's Head
Hike · Atlantic Seaboard
The chains-and-ladders section can be bypassed to the left with just one ladder.
