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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Cape Town [2025]
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Cape of Good Hope
4.7
/5
521 reviews
9.7
Based on 7,013 reviews
48.3 km from downtown
Phone +27217809526
Address: Cape Point Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
See the Vasco da Gama Monument and wild baboons
Close view of wild baboons at ease
170 positive reviews
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The beauty of Cape of Good Hope made me thoroughly intoxicated with the magnificent pictures of nature. Standing on the shore, I was deeply attracted by the moving movement of the waves and reefs, and the shouts of seagulls added infinite vitality to the charming scenery. All this beauty is undoubtedly the most precious gift from nature. This trip to the Cape of Good Hope made me feel the magic of nature. It is indeed an unforgettable experience. It is highly recommended to everyone who loves the beauty of nature.
Traveling with a group in South Africa, we came to the world-famous Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and checked in at the southern tip of the earth. The Cape of Good Hope is intended to be a route to the rich East, so it is called the Cape of Good Hope.
Before the Suez Canal was opened to navigation, ships traveling between Asia and Europe passed through the Cape of Good Hope. Extra-large oil tankers cannot enter the Suez Canal and still need to take this route. This place still retains its original appearance. Here you can see the huge waves and whirlpools caused by the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In 1919, the Cape of Good Hope built the brightest lighthouse in Africa to guide passing ships. Visitors climbed to the top of the 238-meter-high Cape Point and overlooked the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, where the water and sky are one color and the smoke is vast.
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Table Mountain
4.8
/5
418 reviews
9.1
Based on 18,570 reviews
4.4 km from downtown
Phone +27217127471
Address: Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Visit 1843 McClear Lighthouse ruins
Unique mountain journey via cablecar
171 positive reviews
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The magnificent embrace of Table Mountain gave me a wonderful journey that will never be forgotten. Walking in it, every inch of land is like a carrier of the mystery of life, and people sigh the magic of nature. Picturesque, as if entering a dreamy world, every step is full of surprises and expectations. This journey has made me deeply feel the greatness of nature and the wonder of life, and I am full of gratitude and awe. It is undoubtedly a deep dialogue between the soul and nature, a baptism of the mind.
I went to Cape Town with a tour group in South Africa and took a 360-degree revolving cable car to the famous Table Mountain. The weather was not good and there was heavy fog. Table Mountain, also known as "God's Table", is the most eye-catching symbol of Cape Town. There are many small animals in the mountain, and fossils of sea creatures have been found at the foot of the mountain. When white clouds float over the table, Cape Town residents call this scene "white towels covering the table."
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Boulders Beach
4.7
/5
350 reviews
8.3
30.2 km from downtown
Phone +27217862329
Address: Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
East Cape Town coast with beach views
Watch penguins handle ocean threats
124 positive reviews
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We traveled with a group to South Africa and came to Penguin Beach in the South African Penguin Ecological Reserve in Cape Town. Penguins are extremely precious animals in Africa and have recently been listed as protected animals by the World Animal Protection Association. The penguins on Penguin Beach stagger on the beach every day facing the rising sun. Their cute appearance attracts bursts of laughter from tourists. It is really a place that makes people linger.
[Cost-effectiveness] Very high
kids will love to see this place. The environment is clean, the beach and water is also clean. Quite a popular place for tourists so it can get crowded.
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Duiker Island
4.7
/5
210 reviews
8.3
Based on 221 reviews
17.4 km from downtown
Phone +27217907278
Address: South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Guided tour on seals' habits
Wild seals & stunning seascapes
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Travel with a tour group to Cape Town, South Africa, and take a yacht to Hout Bay to see seals. Seal Island is also a famous tourist attraction on the Cape Peninsula, with thousands of seals living on the island. In order to protect the seal habitat, tourists are prohibited from going to the island. There are special yachts at the pier to take tourists to watch, slowly circling very close to the island, allowing us to watch the seals hunting, playing in the water, and living up close. The bottom of the yacht's interior is equipped with glass to view the underwater world.
Seal Island in Cape Town, South Africa is a famous local attraction and a must-do item when traveling to South Africa. You need to take a cruise to the island. When we went to the island, there was a strong wind and some of the group members were seasick. This requires good weather.
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Twelve Apostles
4.7
/5
50 reviews
8.0
Based on 1,103 reviews
7.4 km from downtown
Address: Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 5-6 hours
Highlights:
Indigo sea & red roofs
Land of the Twelve Apostles
36% positive reviews
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I traveled to Cape Town in South Africa with a group and visited the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles is a side view of the famous South African attraction "Table Mountain". It is named "Twelve Apostles" because there are twelve raised peaks. The mountains are winding, like 12 saints lying on the edge of the bay.
I saw this beautiful mountains using city sight seeing cape Town bus it was a good experience.
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Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
4.7
/5
43 reviews
7.8
Based on 2,743 reviews
Bo'Kaap | 915m from downtown
Phone +27214813938
Address: 71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Colorful houses repainted annually
17th-century Malay slave settlement
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Travel to South Africa with a group and check in at the Malay Quarter in Cape Town.
The history of the Malay Quarter is as colorful as its houses. In the 17th and 18th centuries, slaves brought by the Dutch from Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka lived here.
During the apartheid period, the South African government tried to expropriate the land at a high price, but in order to defend their place in Cape Town, the Malay villagers collectively resisted the demolition, gave up the high expropriation compensation, and saved their homes. The government demolished the houses but failed, but it did not recognize the legality of their houses. Therefore, the Malay houses on this land have never been given legal house numbers. The smart Malays creatively painted their houses in various bright colors to distinguish their house numbers, and renewed them once a year to keep them bright and beautiful. Over time, tourists from all over the world have regarded this as a sightseeing tour of Cape Town, and it has become a colorful shooting base.
I came to this check-in place alone, it is worth seeing! The colorful houses witnessed history! I also saw many paintings of residents in the Gaza Strip, which shows the feelings of local Muslims for their distant relatives! The hotel I stayed in was not far from here, so I couldn't come back! I encountered several scammers asking for passes along the way, everyone be careful!
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Table Mountain National Park
4.5
/5
21 reviews
7.7
31.9 km from downtown
Phone +27217127471
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cable car: 360° Cape Town views
Cable car & Cape Town views
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The magnificent scenery of Table Mountain National Park in South Africa is a true natural wonder. Standing at the top of Table Mountain, I was surrounded by a 360-degree panoramic view as if I could touch the clouds. The fresh air and picturesque scenery made me feel more connected to nature with every breath. Moreover, the park has a wide variety of flora and fauna, providing a wealth of opportunities for nature lovers to observe and learn. This trip is undoubtedly one of the most precious experiences in my memory.
It was amazing experience.I don't have words to explain table mountain it blow my mind.I will visit again.
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Cape Point
4.8
/5
49 reviews
7.4
Based on 9,135 reviews
48.5 km from downtown
Phone +27215510288
Address: Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Cable car views: oceans meet
Cape Point's panoramic viewpoint
83% positive reviews
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Traveling with a group in South Africa, we came to the world-famous Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, took a cable car to Cape Point, and saw the lighthouse and road signs pointing to all parts of the world. In 1919, the Cape of Good Hope built the brightest lighthouse in Africa to guide passing ships. Visitors climbed to the top of the 238-meter-high Cape Point and overlooked the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean, where the water and sky merged into one, and the smoke and waves were vast.
cape point located in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 the most southern part of Africa . it is located in the National park 🏞 . there a tram 🚃 up to the light house or you can choose to walk up about 15 min climb
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The Company’s Garden
4.3
/5
43 reviews
7.4
Based on 1,763 reviews
City Bowl | 408m from downtown
Phone +27796094700
Address: 12 Government Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
European architecture & park surroundings
Stroll & admire medieval architecture
41% positive reviews
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We traveled to Cape Town with a group in South Africa. After lunch, we took a walking tour to see the VOC Vegetable Garden, St. George's Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Slave Museum, the Parliament, the Museum, the Library and other institutional attractions.
Traveling with a group in South Africa, I came to Cape Town and walked to visit the oldest street garden in South Africa and other attractions.
The garden was originally the private garden of Cecil Rhodes of the East India Company. It is now a large green space and free park in Cape Town. Anyone who visits Cape Town will come here to take a look, because there are many iconic buildings in Cape Town around it. Most of these buildings were built in the 17th and 18th centuries and reflect the medieval European architectural style.
[Scenery] High green coverage rate
[Fun] Ancient buildings and plants
[Value for money] Free.
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Signal Hill
4.5
/5
81 reviews
7.1
Based on 3,905 reviews
2 km from downtown
Phone +27800004424
Address: Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Cape Town
Highlights:
Noon Cannon at Lion's Head
Iconic landmark of Cape Town
30% positive reviews
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South Africa group tour, one-day trip to Cape Town, check out Table Mountain, Malay District, Penguin Beach in the Penguin Ecological Reserve, view Cape Town cityscape, Chapman Highway, and in the afternoon go to Signal Hill to watch the sunset and Cape Town Night view (one of the most beautiful night views in the world), overlooking the Green Point Sports Center. Overlooking the Twelve Apostles. Dinner is at Momofuku Restaurant, where there are delicacies such as abalone and ostrich meat.
【Scenery】One of the most scenic views in the world
[Value for money] High
Travel with a group in South Africa and come to Signal Hill in Cape Town to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the night view of Cape Town.
Signal Hill is 346 meters above sea level. From many angles on the mountain, you can overlook the city of Cape Town, the vast Atlantic Ocean and the famous Table Mountain.
Signal Hill is also a good place to enjoy the night view of Cape Town, which is known as one of the three major night views in the world. There are many angles on the mountain to enjoy the wonderful scenery. The dazzling, crystal clear, and endless fireworks that stretch for dozens of kilometers are breathtaking and unforgettable.
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