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
Bo-Kaap
2
Castle of Good Hope
3
City Hall
4
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
5
Rhodes Memorial
6
South African Houses of Parliament
7
Two Oceans Aquarium
8
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Budget travel
Free things to do in Cape Town
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Memorial
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
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 Bo-Kaap
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
- Visit City Hall
- Eat at Eastern Food Bazaar
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Visit Rhodes Memorial
- Visit South African Houses of Parliament
- Eat at Best Of Asia Green Point
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Two Oceans Aquarium
- Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Visit Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain
- Eat at Randy Warthog Bar & Grill
Where to eat
Eastern Food Bazaar
Best Of Asia Green Point
Randy Warthog Bar & Grill
Vasco da Gama Taverna
Lusitania Fisheries
Meeting Point-Tanzanian East African Cuisine
Chicken Licken
Best of Asia Kloof Street
Where to stay
- Liziwe's Bed and Breakfast
- Ma Neo's B&B
- 33 South Backpackers
- African HeART BAckpackers
- Anzac Backpackers
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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