Cape Town has some stunning coastal areas, as well as popular attractions like the V&A Waterfront, the peninsula’s southernmost tip, charming coastal towns and Table Mountain.
All Cape Town tours should include visiting or doing at least some, but preferably all of the following:
1. Table Mountain
Table Mountain is synonymous with Cape Town and there’s a couple of options for ascending it.
You can hike up along one of the popular routes or you can take the rotating cable car.
2. Lions Head
A hike up the hill takes about 90 minutes roundtrip and is reasonably easy. Do this at sunrise or sunset for amazing views! There is a good spot with giant rocks to stop for sundowners and to watch the sunset.
3. A Sunset Picnic on Signal Hill
Watching the sun set from Signal Hill is popular with locals and tourists alike. There are a few picnic tables near the prime viewing area and if you arrive about 45-60 minutes before sunset, you may grab a good spot from where you can enjoy the view while enjoying some food and drinks.
4. Exploring the Bo Kaap
The colourful homes and buildings in the Bo-Kaap suburb, the historical neighbourhood of the Cape Malays, is worth a visit.
A guided tour is recommended to learn about the unique history. Make sure you visit the Bo Kaap Museum, the Auwal Mosque, and the quaint little Bo-Kaap Kombuis restaurant.
5. V&A Waterfront
The Waterfront is a vibrant, touristy destination with lovely restaurants, most with beautiful views over the harbour are actually pretty decent. Also near, is the Sea Point promenade and area to walk around.
6. Robben Island
Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, is a must-see when visiting Cape Town. A half-hour boat ride will take you there. The ferries for Robben Island take off from the V&A Waterfront.
7. Chapman’s Peak
Consider an excursion along Chapman’s Peak Drive down to Cape Point Vineyards where you can enjoy some wine tasting and a meal in their restaurant, make your way down to the Boulder Beach penguins and visit the iconic Cape Point.
8. Constantia and Other Winelands
Only 20 minutes from the city centre, Constantia is the most accessible of the Cape Winelands. Groot Constantia is the oldest winery in South Africa and has wine tasting, an on-site restaurant with lovely views, and a museum.
The rest of the Cape Town Winelands comprise the areas of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, all stunning destinations with outstanding and affordable wines.
Take a Wine Tour that covers a number of different estates in the region.
9. Spend Time on a Beach
No Cape Town tour is complete without visiting a beach. Two of the most popular beaches are Camps Bay and Muizenberg Beach. The latter is a popular surfing beach with iconic colourful bathhouses while Camps Bay is perfect for watching the sunset.
10. Visit Some Weekend Markets
Cape Town has several markets with unbeatable vibes, of which Oranjezicht Market and Neighborhood Goods are but two.
Oranjezicht takes place every Saturday and Sunday and is very popular due to its array of tasty food while Neighborhood Goods market happens on a Saturday and caters to the young and hip crowds.
