Cape Town, South Africa - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Cape Town, South Africa's picturesque port city, lies at the foot of the impressive Table Mountain, offering a breathtaking blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Visit for an unforgettable experience of nature, adventure, and exotic flavors.

Top things to do in Cape Town

Things to do in Cape Town include Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Cape Town

Here is what 3 days in Cape Town look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Robben IslandIsland
    16 km
  2. 2
    Cable Car to the top of Table MountainCable car
    1.6 km (🚶 23 min)
  3. 3
    Table MountainMountain
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Cape of Good Hope
    18 km
  2. 2
    Boulders Beach Penguin ColonyBeach · Simon's Town
    16 km
  3. 3
    Chapman's Peak DriveHout Bay
    17 km
  4. 4
    Slave LodgeMuseum
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
37 min
  1. 1
    V&A WaterfrontWaterfront
    2.2 km (🚶 37 min / 🚌 15 min)
  2. 2
    Bo-KaapNeighbourhood · Bo-Kaap
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Cape Town?

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and 9 more. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway: Ascend the famous cableway to the summit of Table Mountain and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city and ocean.

What can you do in 3 days in Cape Town?

Day 1: Robben Island, Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain, Table Mountain. Day 2: Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Chapman's Peak Drive, Slave Lodge. Day 3: V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap.

Which areas should you explore in Cape Town?

The itinerary for Cape Town runs through Simon's Town, Hout Bay, Waterfront and Bo-Kaap.

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