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Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Where Cape Town sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Areas
- 1
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 3,063
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Cape Town sits in Western Cape, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. Travel guides list 1 named area inside it, 1 of which has enough bookable experiences to carry a page of its own. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 3,063 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
South Africa › Western Cape › Cape Town
The areas of Cape Town
The named places inside Cape Town. The one with a catalogue of its own links through to it.
What to see in Cape Town
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Cape Town
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Cape Town
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- MorningBoulders Beach599 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayChapman’s Peak Drive549 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape of Good Hope450 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadTable Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day TourTakes about 9.5 hours.
2 days in Cape Town
Cape Town's most-visited sights · More of Cape Town's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- MorningBoulders Beach599 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayChapman’s Peak Drive549 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape of Good Hope450 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadTable Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day TourTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningBo-Kaap382 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape Point292 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadRobben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape TownTakes about 3.5 hours.
3 days in Cape Town
Cape Town's most-visited sights · More of Cape Town's top sights · A day in Bantry Bay
- 1
Day 1
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- MorningBoulders Beach599 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayChapman’s Peak Drive549 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape of Good Hope450 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadTable Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day TourTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningBo-Kaap382 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape Point292 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadRobben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape TownTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Bantry Bay
- All dayExplore Bantry Bay140 experiences listed in Bantry Bay alone.
- Fit inTable Mountain National Park139 tours & tickets sold for it.
5 days in Cape Town
Cape Town's most-visited sights · More of Cape Town's top sights · A day in Bantry Bay · Day trip to Stellenbosch · More of Cape Town's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- MorningBoulders Beach599 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayChapman’s Peak Drive549 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape of Good Hope450 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadTable Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day TourTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningBo-Kaap382 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape Point292 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadRobben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape TownTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Bantry Bay
- All dayExplore Bantry Bay140 experiences listed in Bantry Bay alone.
- Fit inTable Mountain National Park139 tours & tickets sold for it.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Stellenbosch
- Early startHead to StellenboschAbout 40 km from Cape Town — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningRobben Island289 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonTable Mountain and Cableway236 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape TownTakes about 9.5 hours.
A week in Cape Town
Cape Town's most-visited sights · More of Cape Town's top sights · A day in Bantry Bay · Day trip to Stellenbosch · More of Cape Town's top sights · Day trip to Grabouw · Day trip to Wellington
- 1
Day 1
Cape Town's most-visited sights
- MorningBoulders Beach599 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayChapman’s Peak Drive549 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape of Good Hope450 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadTable Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day TourTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningBo-Kaap382 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCape Point292 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadRobben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape TownTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
A day in Bantry Bay
- All dayExplore Bantry Bay140 experiences listed in Bantry Bay alone.
- Fit inTable Mountain National Park139 tours & tickets sold for it.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Stellenbosch
- Early startHead to StellenboschAbout 40 km from Cape Town — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
More of Cape Town's top sights
- MorningRobben Island289 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonTable Mountain and Cableway236 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape TownTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Grabouw
- Early startHead to GrabouwAbout 60 km from Cape Town — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Wellington
- Early startHead to WellingtonAbout 63 km from Cape Town — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Cape Town
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour
This tour is best suitable for those wanting to experience the top 3 attractions of Cape town and more in a day tour. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and immediately go over the itinerary with you and also…

Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town
Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a guaranteed, personalized, and historically rich experience, featuring a storytelling ferry ride and rare insights from a former political prisoner.

Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Hi there! I am your local Cape Town guide, and I cannot wait to take you on this tour for I have many stories about the Cape of good hope that I would love to share with you. Pickup will be from your hotel before we…

WILDX 60min Atlantis Dunes Cape Town QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO
This is THE ONLY REAL WHITE SAND DUNES in CAPE TOWN. Atlantis Dunes is one of South Africa's premier adventure hotspots, with ever-changing pure white sand dunes up to 50 metres high. This provides an awe inspiring…

Cape Town Wine Tour: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek +Tastings & Lunch
One of the best days you’ll have in South Africa. This all in one wine tour covers everything you must see and taste in the Cape Winelands. Learn about the history of Stellenbosch & Franschhoek as we explore the Oak…

Half Day Boulders Penguins and Cape Point Small Group Tour
Discover the best of the Cape Peninsula in just half a day on this scenic Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguins tour from Cape Town. Perfect for travellers with limited time, this rewarding tour…
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