What to do in Cape Town

Activities, attractions and tours
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a lake or waterhole
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Cape Town Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Cape Town is popular among sightseers similar to you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Cape Town to learn about local culture and find the top activities, and most are already planning to come back. The top things to do can get the curiosity of even seasoned travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our collection includes an impressive array of entertainment and opportunities for excitement. With unequalled ways to explore the best this area has to give like a 4-Day Coastal Garden Route Tour to unique ways to explore the best this area has to give like a Cape of Good Hope Half-Day Tour, there is a huge selection of active options to choose from when you browse through all the things you can do here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. You'll want a game plan to make the most of a trip to Cape Town, especially when you intend to include lots of exciting activities. And it's a no-brainer that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to covering the top activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Book professional city tours on Expedia Australia, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.


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What to do in Cape Town


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Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Cape Town Cruise Terminal might round out your trip.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Camps Bay which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Camps Bay

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay
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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(48 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Parliament of South Africa, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
Sea Point

Sea Point

4/5(8 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Swimming Pool or Sea Point Promenade might round out your trip.

Sea Point
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Green Point

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Green Point
Hout Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, rugged coastline and a coastal town

Hout Bay

Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hout Bay

 

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