Cape Town Attractions | Things to do in Cape Town

SA Museum

The South African Museum offers a diverse range of exhibitions leaving visitors with a better understanding of the earth and its biological and cultural diversity – both past and present. It is one...

Cape Point National Park

One of the Mother City's most sought after attractions, Cape Point is an absolute must for visitors. Situated in the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve within Table Mountain National Park, it forms...

Robben Island

Since the end of the 17th century, Robben Island has been used for the isolation of mainly political prisoners with the Dutch settlers being the first to send anti-establishment convicts there. Nobel...

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is one of the most incredible and beautiful gardens in Africa. Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain...

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

The best views of Cape Town are from the Table Mountain Cableway, a unique and 87-year-old method of seeing the wonders of the city.The rotating state-of-the-art cable car provides a gentle...

Chapman’s Peak Drive

Known as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world, "Chappies" winds its way for 9km around the side of Chapman's Peak, between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Motorists can pull over at one of...

City Sightseeing Bus

The double-decker, hop-on-hop-off bus is a great way to explore the Cape Peninsula and all of the city's most popular attractions. The flagship Red Tour takes visitors around the City Bowl and along...

Cape Winelands

Exploring the winelands is an essential part of any visit to Cape Town, offering visitors scenic views of rolling vineyards, striking and historic architecture, some of the best food in the world and...

Rhodes Memorial

Cecile John Rhodes was an important, if controversial, figure in South Africa's history, and was memorialised with this granite monument, designed by Sir Francis Macey and Sir Herbert Baker. The...

Castle of Good Hope

The oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa, The Castle of Good Hope is a star-shaped fort built by the Dutch East India Company from 1666 to 1679. The Castle was designed as a maritime...

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