Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Giovanni's Deliworld is an authentic Italian deli and Cape Town institution; deli counter and pantry (real parma and parmigiana), pre-packed heat-&-eat meals, gorgeous salads and speciality goods, a buzzing coffee bar and eatery on Main Road, Greenpoint. It’s always busy with locals; breakfast, lunch and dinner!
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdGiovanni's Deliworld is an authentic Italian deli and Cape Town institution; deli counter and pantry (real parma and parmigiana), pre-packed heat-&-eat meals, gorgeous salads and speciality goods, a buzzing coffee bar and eatery on Main Road, Greenpoint. It’s always busy with locals; breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Bertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
12 locals recommend
The Ritz Hotel, Sea Point
Bertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
Bertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
141 locals recommend
La Mouette Restaurant
78 Regent RdBertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
Parks & Nature
It takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdIt takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
Kirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
Sightseeing
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
Spend at least a day in the mountainous Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek. Hundreds of historic wine estates offer tastings, cellar tours and food. To avoid drinking and driving, hire a driver/guide or take the amazing-value Cape Comoot shuttle to Franschhoek http://capecomoot.com - 076 066 5107.
46 locals recommend
Cape Winelands
Spend at least a day in the mountainous Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek. Hundreds of historic wine estates offer tastings, cellar tours and food. To avoid drinking and driving, hire a driver/guide or take the amazing-value Cape Comoot shuttle to Franschhoek http://capecomoot.com - 076 066 5107.
Shopping
Everyone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEveryone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
De Waterkant is the area of cobbled streets in Greenpoint, where you'll find all sorts of restaurants and coffee shops, a sophisticated shopping precinct and cute historic buildings..
66 locals recommend
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is the area of cobbled streets in Greenpoint, where you'll find all sorts of restaurants and coffee shops, a sophisticated shopping precinct and cute historic buildings..
Entertainment & Activities
The Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadThe Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.