City Guide for Cape Town

One of the world's most iconic landmarks, Table Mountain offers breathtaking 360-degree views over Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Cape Peninsula. Take the rotating aerial cableway to the top or hike one of several well-marked trails. The mountain is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts an extraordinary range of unique fynbos plant species.

Located at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, this dramatic rocky headland is a must-visit. Part of Table Mountain National Park, it offers stunning coastal scenery, hiking trails, and wildlife including baboons and ostriches. The nearby Cape Point lighthouse provides sweeping ocean views. The site carries enormous historical significance as a landmark on the historic spice trade route.

Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 11km off Cape Town's coast in Table Bay. The island served as a political prison during apartheid, most famously housing Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 imprisoned years. Guided tours, often led by former political prisoners, include a visit to Mandela's cell. Ferries depart from the V&A Waterfront throughout the day.

Woodstock is Cape Town's creative hub, filled with street art, design studios and artisan markets. The famous Neighbourgoods Market makes it an unmissable destination for food and culture lovers.

The Sea Point Promenade is a stunning coastal path along the Atlantic Seaboard, perfect for walking or cycling. Lively, scenic and authentic, it offers a wonderful glimpse of everyday Cape Town life.

Bo-Kaap dazzles with its pastel-painted houses, cobblestone streets and Cape Malay culture. This iconic hillside neighborhood is a photographer's dream and a paradise for food lovers.

De Waterkant blends Victorian charm with a modern creative flair. Boutique shops, art galleries, great coffee and a buzzing social scene make this one of Cape Town's most stylish neighborhoods.

Drive one of the world's most beautiful coastal roads to Cape Point, spotting penguins at Boulders Beach and enjoying breathtaking scenery throughout the entire Cape Peninsula.

Explore stunning wine estates, world-class restaurants, and Cape Dutch architecture in the scenic valleys of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, just an hour from Cape Town.

Discover dramatic sandstone rock formations, ancient San rock paintings, and breathtaking hiking trails in the wild and remote Cederberg mountains, about two hours north of Cape Town.

Visit one of the world's top whale-watching destinations, where southern right whales come close to shore between June and December, just 90 minutes from Cape Town.