Things to do in Cape Town

Cape Town is a big, sprawling city against a dramatic coastline, and the range of things to do here reflects that.

Neighborhoods

Things to do in Cape Town

PlaygroundPhoto of Bugz Playpark — Playground

Bugz Playpark

Children’s amusement park with indoor & outdoor rides, slides, sandpits & play structures.

Cape Town, WC|5
Family RestaurantPhoto of Bossa Tyger Falls — Family Restaurant

Bossa Tyger Falls

Cape Town, WC|4
Shopping MallPhoto of Gardens Shopping Centre — Shopping Mall

Gardens Shopping Centre

Intimate commercial complex providing boutiques, food markets, services & cafes.

Cape Town, WC|4
Tour AgencyPhoto of City Sightseeing Cape Town | Official Hop-On Hop-Off Tour — Tour Agency

City Sightseeing Cape Town | Official Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Cape Town, WC|5
Art museumPhoto of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa — Art museum

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.

Cape Town, WC|4
MarketPhoto of Bay Harbour Market — Market

Bay Harbour Market

Rustic-chic marketplace featuring food vendors & handmade craft items, plus regular live music.

Cape Town, WC|4
MarketPhoto of Greenmarket Square — Market

Greenmarket Square

Locally made art, crafts & clothing line the stalls of this buzzy market in a historical square.

Cape Town, WC|4
Amusement CenterPhoto of Toboggan Family Park (Pty) Ltd., t/a Cool Runnings — Amusement Center

Toboggan Family Park (Pty) Ltd., t/a Cool Runnings

Wheeled toboggan rides down a twisting steel track with a tunnel, plus a cable haul.

Cape Town, WC|5
RestaurantPhoto of Tiger's Milk Muizenberg — Restaurant

Tiger's Milk Muizenberg

Cape Town, WC|4
RestaurantPhoto of Kloof Street House — Restaurant

Kloof Street House

Richly furnished dining rooms in Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.

Cape Town, WC|4
Hamburger RestaurantPhoto of McDonald's Tyger Manor Drive-Thru — Hamburger Restaurantvia Google Maps

McDonald's Tyger Manor Drive-Thru

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Cape Town, WC|4
Flea MarketPhoto of Milnerton Market. — Flea Market

Milnerton Market.

Cape Town, WC|4
Family RestaurantPhoto of Ashley's Family Restaurant — Family Restaurantvia Google Maps

Ashley's Family Restaurant

Cape Town, WC|5
ParkPhoto of World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park — ParkOur original photo

World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park

Tropical park showcasing 400 bird species in walk-through aviaries, plus small mammals & reptiles.

Cape Town, WC|4
CafePhoto of Truth Coffee Roasting — Cafe

Truth Coffee Roasting

Quirky cafe that's a steampunk world of pipes and old metal, with gourmet, home-roasted coffee.

Cape Town, WC|5
Tourist AttractionPhoto of The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island — Tourist Attraction

The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

Multilevel glass museum on V&A Waterfront housing exhibitions tracing local political history.

Cape Town, WC|4
Family RestaurantPhoto of Clay Cafe Hout Bay | Child-friendly Restaurant & Ceramic Painting — Family Restaurant

Clay Cafe Hout Bay | Child-friendly Restaurant & Ceramic Painting

Craft workshop for hand painting & firing pottery, with a restaurant & outdoor playground for kids.

Cape Town, WC|5
ZooPhoto of Giraffe House — Zoo

Giraffe House

Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk.

Cape Town, WC|4
Tourist AttractionPhoto of Waterfront, Cape Town — Tourist Attraction

Waterfront, Cape Town

Cape Town, WC|5
MarketPhoto of Food Lover's Market Willowbridge — Marketvia Google Maps

Food Lover's Market Willowbridge

Cape Town, WC|4