🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Table Mountain
- ✓Cape of Good Hope
- ✓Waterfront
- ✓Robben Island
- ✓Penguins at Boulders Beach
- ✓Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- ✓Bo-Kaap
- ✓Chapman's Peak Drive
Also check attractions in other South Africa cities:
Cape Town
Cape Town
Mother City of South Africa, nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture.
🌐Other Cities in South Africa
Recommended Hotels in Cape Town
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★One&Only Cape Town
- ★Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
- ★The Silo Hotel
- ★Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- ★Ellerman House
🍜Restaurants & Food
•The Test Kitchen
¥¥¥¥Contemporary South African fine dining
•La Colombe
¥¥¥¥French-Asian fusion on wine estate
•Mama Africa
¥¥Traditional African cuisine with live music
•Gold Restaurant
¥¥¥Pan-African tasting menu experience
•The Pot Luck Club
¥¥¥Tapas-style international dishes
Also check restaurants in other South Africa cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •V&A Waterfrontcomplex
Premier shopping destination with 450+ retail stores, from international brands to local crafts and African art.
- •Greenmarket Squaremarket
Historic outdoor market in city center. African crafts, jewelry, textiles, and souvenirs. Best for authentic local goods.
- •Canal Walkmall
Largest shopping center in Africa with 400+ stores, cinema complex, restaurants, and entertainment.
- •Old Biscuit Millmarket
Neighbourgoods Market every Saturday. Artisanal food, crafts, vintage goods in converted industrial space.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Table Mountain cable car can close due to wind - check conditions before going
- • Book Robben Island ferry tickets weeks in advance - tours sell out quickly
- • Tipping 10-15% is standard at restaurants in South Africa
- • Always use Uber or reputable taxi services - avoid unmarked cabs
- • Sunset at Camps Bay or Signal Hill is spectacular and free
- • Wine country in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek is 45 minutes drive - perfect day trip
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - March (Summer)
💰Daily Budget
$60-150/day
👥Popular With
CouplesFamiliesAdventureNature
🗓️Recommended Stay
5-7 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+2 (SAST)
💬Local Language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
💱Currency
ZAR (South African Rand)
📅Cape Town 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Table Mountain & City Center
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Morning4h
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Table Mountain Cable Car & Hiking
💡 Take first cable car up at 8am to avoid crowds and wind closures. Book tickets online in advance.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🛍️
V&A Waterfront Shopping & Dining
💡 Visit Two Oceans Aquarium. Book Robben Island ferry for following days here.
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Evening2h
🌿
Sunset at Signal Hill
💡 Drive or Uber to Lions Head area. Spectacular 360° sunset views over city and ocean.
💡Tips
- •Rent a car for flexibility - public transport is limited for tourist sites.
- •Cape Doctor wind can be strong in summer - always have a jacket.
- •Book popular restaurants and activities weeks in advance during peak season.
- •Uber is safest transport option in city - avoid marked taxis.
- •Many wineries require advance booking for tastings and tours.
- •Table Mountain cable car often closes due to wind - have backup plans.