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10 Things To Do In Cape Town

South Africa's standouts.

The 10 things to do in Cape Town that fill most first trips: the Table Mountain cableway, the Cape Peninsula and the Boulders penguins, the Winelands an hour inland, and the Atlantic at sunset.

10 Things To Do In Cape Town

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries - Coach, timing, and what the day feels like (8 hours can mean “a lot”)

1.Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

Most Popular★ 5.0

8-hour Cape Winelands tour with 3 regions, 3 wineries, 15 wines, Paarl sweet pairing, Stellenbosch walk, and a Mandela prison stop.

“What a great tour. It was brilliant! Brahm was fun and knowledgeable. Everything went smoothly and the wine was delicious at all 3 places. Fantastic value for money. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. From start to finish, despite the weather, it was amazing. Thank you Brahm!”

3,940 reviewsFrom $43.13by City Sightseeing South Africa

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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - The Red, Blue, and Purple routes: what to expect in real time

2.Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★ 4.8

City Sightseeing Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus with multilingual audio and Wi‑Fi, plus optional V&A Waterfront harbor cruise.

“Great way to get around Cape Town and to reach Table Mountain. Always good value for money in our experience. We bought the two day ticket which enabled us to go on the Harbour Cruise as well. Would definitely recommend.”

3,929 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $23by City Sightseeing South Africa

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Maiden’s Cove and Hout Bay: Start With Views, Then Get Into Wildlife Mode

3.Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★ 4.7

Cape of Good Hope and penguins day tour from Cape Town with luxury pickup, Chapman’s Peak views, wildlife stops, and guided highlights.

“the tour guide was really interactive with all the guests, he was knowledgeable and it was fab to hear snippets of historical facts about Sout Africa- he seemed really passionateabout his country which made it better - we had the best day - the fantastic four!”

3,362 reviews10 hoursFrom $52by Beyond Africa Safaris

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Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve - Seven cables totalling about 2.3km: what the full ride really feels like

4.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★ 5.0

Zipline Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain. Private 4x4, seven cables, fynbos walks, and big views for around two hours.

“Ticked this off my bucket list and such a beautiful place to do it. Guides were friendly and helpful with special thanks to Nkosia for helping me on the climbing parts. Great fun in spite of the rain”

3,179 reviewsFrom $49.46by SA Forest Adventures

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Getting started at the V&A Waterfront Stop 1 (or going straight to the cable car)

Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Stop 1: Muizenberg Beach and a Quick Photo Hit

6.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★ 5.0

See endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach and the cliffs of Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope on a guided full-day tour.

“The whole team was great and very helpful - especially Paul, his knowledge was 10/10 and he kept it very interesting. The hikes were so good and the views were outstanding, would definitely recommend!”

3,118 reviewsFrom $34.22by City Sightseeing South Africa

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Open-vehicle game drive: how you actually spot Big Five animals

7.From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★ 4.6

Big Five safari from Cape Town to Aquila Reserve with an open-vehicle game drive, birding for black eagles, and a buffet lunch.

“Amazing day. Everything was timed very well - pickup on time, drop off on time and everything in between, from the views to the wildlife and the information provided was excellent.”

2,409 reviews9 hoursFrom $236by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap houses and the coastal color stops you’ll remember

8.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★ 5.0

Cape Peninsula small-group day trip from Cape Town with Bo-Kaap color, Chapman's Peak views, Cape Point hikes, and penguins at Boulders Beach.

“Everything about the tour was superb. Chapmans Peak drive a real highlight for me along with the lighthouse at Cape point. Can avoid buying boulder pt entry ticket , just walk to beach and penguins on the side of path.”

2,347 reviewsFrom $48.89by Cape Archives Tours

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Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop - The real schedule: what happens in your first hour

9.Cape Town: WILDX Atlantis Quad Dune Adventure and Photo Stop

★ 4.6

Guided automatic quad rides across Atlantis white-sand dunes near Cape Town, plus a short photo stop and safety gear for $30.

“Our quad bike tour was nothing short of amazing, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible tour guide by the name of Ernest. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel welcome, safe, and excited for the adventure ahead. His instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the experience…”

2,314 reviews1 hourFrom $30by WildX Adventures

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From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines - Stellenbosch Town Walk + Cellar Tour: The Day Starts with Class

10.From Cape Town: 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines

★ 4.7

Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl with 3 estates, 15 tastings, cheese pairings, and a guided Stellenbosch stroll.

“Really enjoyed the tour, we learnt so much and had such an experience with my partner saw beautiful estates and views. The tour guide Peter was absolutely amazing!! We would definitely do this again. 😊”

2,136 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $53by City Sightseeing South Africa

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