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Cape Town

4.2
Mountains Beaches Piers & Boardwalks

Mother City

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain. Nature lovers will surely relish a Cape Town vacation, as the city, nestled in the biodiverse Cape Floristic Region, offers visitors endless hiking, surfing, swimming, and other recreational activities. A cultural melting pot, the sprawling metropolis dotted with vibrant townships and quaint Cape Dutch buildings, boasts art galleries, theaters, and museums galore. On a tour of Cape Town, you can divide your time between exploring numerous natural attractions and discovering the town's innovative culinary scene, interspersed with scenic drives and trips to wine estates. Cape Town is in Western Cape. Plan the details of your Cape Town holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use South Africa trip planner.
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Top Cape Town tours

Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $75
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Full-Day South African Wine Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $63
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Cape Town Townships Tour including Robben Island BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $86
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Popular things to do in Cape Town

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Cape Point
Table Mountain National Park
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town Central
4.5
Duration: 3 hours
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Newlands
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Simon's Town
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Cape Town

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Cape Town Central
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Clifton Beaches
Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Signal Hill
Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Castle of Good Hope
Cape Town Central
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Cape Town

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Abseil Africa
Table Mountain National Park
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Platteklip Gorge
Table Mountain National Park
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Chapman's Peak Drive
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Maclear's Beacon
Table Mountain National Park
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Cape Town

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District Six Museum
Cape Town Central
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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South African Jewish Museum
Cape Town Central
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Great Synagogue
Cape Town Central
3.9
Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Cape Town

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Greenmarket Square
Cape Town Central
3.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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The Old Biscuit Mill
Cape Town Central
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Prins & Prins
Cape Town Central
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Shimansky
Cape Town Central
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Cape Town

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Wine Tours & Tastings
Stellenbosch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Shark Diving
Gansbaai
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
4.5
Duration: 5 hours
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Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

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The African Portrait Art Gallery
Cape Town Central
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Greatest Africa Private Wine Day Tours
Somerset West
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Gourmet Wine Tours
Cape Town Central
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Cape and Table Mountain Tours
Cape Town Central
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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Places to visit with Cape Town

Plettenberg Bay BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Water Sport, Beach
Oudtshoorn BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Cave, Scenic Drive
Knysna BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Geologic Formation, National Park
Franschhoek BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Specialty Museum, Historic Site
Stellenbosch BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Science Museum, Gift & Specialty Shop
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