Guidebook for Cape Town
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Get one of the best views of Cape Town on top of Table Mountain, easily accessible by the cable car.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdGet one of the best views of Cape Town on top of Table Mountain, easily accessible by the cable car.
Any shopaholic will be in heaven with the wide array of shops & markets all housed on the beautiful edge of Cape Town's harbour.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdAny shopaholic will be in heaven with the wide array of shops & markets all housed on the beautiful edge of Cape Town's harbour.
Situated walking distance from one of the main My city bus terminals, safe, clean & affordable transport is easily accessible. Recently launched in Cape Town the brand new bus service aids exploring!
Mill Street
Mill StreetSituated walking distance from one of the main My city bus terminals, safe, clean & affordable transport is easily accessible. Recently launched in Cape Town the brand new bus service aids exploring!
Essentials
Located directly opposite Gardens shopping centre, buying groceries, browsing boutiques or grabbing a quick coffee is all just across the road.
20 locals recommend
Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
Upper Mill StreetLocated directly opposite Gardens shopping centre, buying groceries, browsing boutiques or grabbing a quick coffee is all just across the road.
Arts & Culture
The Queen found these gardens so beautiful she had her 21st birthday party here! And just a hop skip & a jump from home.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
The Queen found these gardens so beautiful she had her 21st birthday party here! And just a hop skip & a jump from home.
Beautiful collections of local & international artists alike.
190 locals recommend
Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueBeautiful collections of local & international artists alike.
Catch a quick movie at the beautiful old Labia Cinema, the only movie house I know that serves alcohol. The monthly themed film festivals are a delight!
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StCatch a quick movie at the beautiful old Labia Cinema, the only movie house I know that serves alcohol. The monthly themed film festivals are a delight!
Relaxation at its best, Enmasse is my secret escape from reality. Their Thai massages in an old Victorian building, with high ceilings & blocked out windows will transport you to a place of zen.
8 locals recommend
Enmasse Massage
123 Hope StRelaxation at its best, Enmasse is my secret escape from reality. Their Thai massages in an old Victorian building, with high ceilings & blocked out windows will transport you to a place of zen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Internationally known for its night life & colour fullness, Long Street is great for letting loose & having a night on the town.
387 locals recommend
Long Street
Long StreetInternationally known for its night life & colour fullness, Long Street is great for letting loose & having a night on the town.
Sightseeing
It's bizarre but true, in the middle of the hustle & bustle of the city is The Castle, a beautiful old fort bursting with history of days gone by.
19 locals recommend
The Castle 2 station
It's bizarre but true, in the middle of the hustle & bustle of the city is The Castle, a beautiful old fort bursting with history of days gone by.
A hike I enjoy at least once a week, climb to the foot of table mountain & wind around the forests on devils peak, after just stroll on home!
11 locals recommend
Deerpark Drive West
Deerpark Drive WestA hike I enjoy at least once a week, climb to the foot of table mountain & wind around the forests on devils peak, after just stroll on home!
If history interests you the Iziko museum is a real treat, filled with fascinating artifacts from Africa's rich history.
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StIf history interests you the Iziko museum is a real treat, filled with fascinating artifacts from Africa's rich history.
Such a rewarding hike, the view of table mountain and Cape Town city life lounging on the slopes of all our mountains is breathtaking.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadSuch a rewarding hike, the view of table mountain and Cape Town city life lounging on the slopes of all our mountains is breathtaking.
View the city from atop the iconic red double decker busses which go all over the peninsula from beaches to wine farms.
32 locals recommend
Engen Oranje Service Centre
27 Annandale StreetView the city from atop the iconic red double decker busses which go all over the peninsula from beaches to wine farms.
Shopping
Stunning local, hand made art and crafts in the old cobbled square, surrounded by cafés & hidden treasures.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetStunning local, hand made art and crafts in the old cobbled square, surrounded by cafés & hidden treasures.
Every Saturday this rustic market sells local produce & the most delicious home made delights.
36 locals recommend
City Bowl Market
14 Hope StEvery Saturday this rustic market sells local produce & the most delicious home made delights.
Food Scene
Dunkley Square has wonderful restaurants from Greek to English pub style.
11 locals recommend
Dunkley St
Dunkley Square has wonderful restaurants from Greek to English pub style.
Italian food at its best, the comfort of a delicious take away or sit down meal always satisfies so many senses.
28 locals recommend
Narona
136 Buitenkant StItalian food at its best, the comfort of a delicious take away or sit down meal always satisfies so many senses.
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StDelicious, clean, quality food. Nothing I say will do it justice.
Really wonderful for end of the day drinks or to listen to a live band while sipping on some delicious wine.
295 locals recommend
Yours Truly
73 Kloof StReally wonderful for end of the day drinks or to listen to a live band while sipping on some delicious wine.
Still very in touch with its colonial origins the Mount Nelson's high teas are legendary.
111 locals recommend
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange StStill very in touch with its colonial origins the Mount Nelson's high teas are legendary.