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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain
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Cape Town: Private Guided Tour of Cape Town Diamond Museum
What to do in Cape Town
Popular places to visit

Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Cape of Good Hope
Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Discover the diversity of South Africa’s extraordinary flora with a stroll around the country’s premier botanic gardens.

Cape Point
Experience an end-of-the-world sensation while discovering dramatic landscapes and spotting myriad bird species at Africa’s most southwesterly point.
Explore areas of Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Enjoy superb waterfront shopping and dining and exquisite views at South Africa’s most visited destination.

Camps Bay
Stunning sunsets and perfect blue water, scuba diving, mountain scenery and beachfront restaurants all make this one of Cape Town’s most popular beach suburbs.

Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Sea Point
Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Somerset West
Surrounded by an amphitheater of mountains on the Western Cape, this town is a hub of nature reserves, wine estates and South African history.
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal
- Table Mountain
- Boulders Beach
- Long Street
- Cape Town Stadium
- Cape of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Cape Point
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Spier Wine Estate
- Hout Bay Beach
- Boschendal Estate
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Lions Head
- Kogel Bay Beach