About Cape Town
Cape Town is one of South Africa's major cities, home to around 4,772,846 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Cape Town
1
Table Mountain cable car
2
V&A Waterfront
3
Cape of Good Hope / Cape Point
4
Boulders Beach penguins
5
Robben Island
6
Camps Bay beach
7
Stellenbosch wine day trip
8
Bo-Kaap colourful streets
Budget travel
Free things to do in Cape Town
V&A Waterfront
Boulders Beach penguins
Camps Bay beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
- Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Visit Rhodes Memorial
- Eat at Eastern Food Bazaar
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Two Oceans Aquarium
- Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Visit Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain
- Eat at Best Of Asia Green Point
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Climbing Table Mountain
- Eat at Randy Warthog Bar & Grill
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$$$
The Test Kitchen
Contemporary · Cape Town's most acclaimed kitchen (check status)
- $
Kalk Bay Harbour stalls
Seafood · Fresh fish and chips — locals' weekend pick
- $$
Gold Restaurant
African · Pan-African feast with drumming
- $
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
Café · Long Street breakfast institution
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Ellerman House
Bantry Bay · Clifftop villa hotel with art collection
- $$$$
One&Only Cape Town
V&A Waterfront · Marina resort with Table Mountain views
- $$$$
The Silo Hotel
V&A Waterfront · Zeitz Museum rooftop hotel
- $$
Daddy Long Legs
City Bowl · Art-hotel favourite for creative travellers
Shopping
- Green Market Square
- Caroline's Fine Wines
- Vaughan Johnson's Wine Shop
- Wine Concepts
- Ultra
- Blue Route Mall
Nightlife
- Bobs Bar
- Club 169
- Foresters Arms
- Marco's African Place
- Mitchells Ale House
- Sandy B
Museums & culture
- Castle of Good Hope
In pictures
Cape Town gallery
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