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Places to see and things to do when visiting Cape Town.
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items My recommendations to discover the best of Cape Town. From breathtaking natural landmarks to cultural highlights and unique local experiences, this list covers everything you need to make the most of your visit to Cape Town.
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V&A Waterfront
Adventure And Experiences
Half Day And Full Day Trips
V&A Waterfront
Day or night, there is always something to do here. Highly recommended for a variety of restaurants, shopping, live music or to just stroll through and take in all the activity,
V&A Waterfront – Welcome to our neighbourhood
Enjoy a relaxing ride and take in the beautiful view.
HOME - Cape Town Wheel
If you love good eats, I suggest that you don't miss one.
Afternoon Tea - Cape Grace a Fairmont Managed Hotel
Adventure And Experiences
An experience of a lifetime and you can have something to eat on top of the mountain.
TABLE MOUNTAIN AERIAL CABLEWAY (2025) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews)
An amazing experience. It feels like you are in the ocean without getting wet.
Two Oceans Aquarium | Explore, Experience and Engage
Watch the cute penguins while enjoying nature. This is a unique experience not to be missed.
STONY POINT NATURE RESERVE (2025) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews)
This is a great experience for nature lovers - hike up table mountain with an experienced guide to lead you.
Cape Town: Table Mountain Hike with an Experienced Guide
If you only do one thing when you visit Cape Town, make sure that it is a game drive to see the big 5 up close. This is a very unique experience.
Aquila Big Five Game Reserve Safari with lunch from Cape Town
Prepare for a lot of fun and laughter for the whole family. A worthwhile experience.
Museum of Illusions Cape Town
The water is a little bit cold for me, but it's still a nice beach day with lots of restaurants within walking distance (you literally just cross the road).
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Camps Bay - Must-See Attractions
This ride is perfect to get your heart pumping and your blood flowing.
Sky-Hi Ride | City Pass Cape Town
Walk among the lions (don't worry, there is high fencing). I've visited this park a few times and this is really a special place where rescued lions can live as they were meant to with no human interaction. They also have accommodation if you want to...
DRAKENSTEIN LION PARK (2025) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews)
This is not for the faint of heart, but well worth it and an experience paraglider will be with you all the way.
Tandem Paragliding Cape Town | Expert Instructional Flights
Wow! What an experience. This is a great way to take in Cape Town views while zipping over the city.
Ziplining in Cape Town
This is a great way to see see beautiful landscapes from the air, if you are not afraid of heights.
Stellenbosch Hot Air Balloon and Champagne Tasting
This is a unique experience for the adventure loving souls and you can one day tell your grandchildren about it.
Marine Dynamics™ Shark Tours | Official Website
See Cape Town from a different perspective and take in the beautiful views!!
Cape Town Helicopter flights from the V&A Waterfront
Take a trip into a part of Cape Town's history and see the unique, rich culture that created Cape Town.
District Six Museum - Decades of memories | Cape Town (GL)
Half Day And Full Day Trips
Take a boat trip to Robben Island to visit the museum and experience a piece of South African history.
Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central
Cape Town is known for its award winning wines. Treat yourself to a full day luxury wine tasting tour and unwind with friends and family.
Cape Winelands Luxury Wine Tour Tastings, Lunch & Cheese Pairing
Watch the beautiful Cape Town sunset while enjoying some bubbly with friends on the ocean.
Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town
Perfect for adventure lovers who want to get close to nature and it's a guided tour (so you won't have to worry about getting lost).
Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town
What a lovely place with many, many restaurants, wine tasting and unique stores. I recommend this to experience a unique town with some French influence.
Franschhoek, South Africa: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Kirstenbosch is one of the best botanical gardens in the world. While you are there you can visit the gift shop, bookshop and restaurant.
Kirstenbosch - SANBI
This is definitely a must-do when you visit Cape Town. Hop-on, hop-off - a great way to explore what Cape Town has to offer.
City Sightseeing Cape Town | The Official Red Bus
Enjoy a full day of relaxing fun with friends. Get off or on when you want to explore more. I definitely recommend this experience.
Franschhoek Wine Tram | Scenic Wine Tours & Wine Tasting
If you're in Cape Town between June and December, make sure to take in the beauty of these giants of the ocean. This is a highly recommended, unique experience.
Cape Town –Whale Watching –South Africa | Whale Watching