--- title: "Things to do in Cape Town · OpenVibe.Tours" canonical: "https://openvibe.tours/city/cape-town" updated: null --- # Things to do in Cape Town · OpenVibe.Tours HTML: [Things to do in Cape Town · OpenVibe.Tours](https://openvibe.tours/city/cape-town) ![Cape Town](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZT2D1T257HX87H7KRAF25F) Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACiudad_del_Cabo_desde_Cabeza_de_Le%C3%B3n%2C_Sud%C3%A1frica%2C_2018-07-22%2C_DD_34.jpg) · [licence](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) South Africa # Things to do in Cape Town Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad, Xhosa: iKapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa. The capital of Western Cape Province, it is also the legislative capital of the nation. Cape Town is on South Africa's southwestern coast close to the Cape of Good Hope, and is the southernmost city on the African continent. It is the gateway to the globally renowned Cape Winelands which includes the towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. 433,688 people · [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.92527777777778&mlon=18.42388888888889#map=12/-33.92527777777778/18.42388888888889) · [Wikivoyage](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cape_Town) · fetched Nov 12, 2026 ## Places worth going 60 [Open the map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.92527777777778&mlon=18.42388888888889#map=12/-33.92527777777778/18.42388888888889) 1. ![Cape Floral Region Protected Areas](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GX53QPC388CZP1Z9F3M3Z?w=640) ### [Cape Floral Region Protected Areas](/place/cape-floral-region-protected-areas-plc_KRA3R3EMWJG8GGEPYPR4YDGWYF) nature reserve Photo: Rialfver at nl.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AFloraregio_van_de_Kaap.jpg) 2. ![Castle of Good Hope](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWCZQ6KQ157F947RGHXJ44?w=640) ### [Castle of Good Hope](/place/castle-of-good-hope-plc_CECW32Y015XR2ZMRW40ZMPE3CY) attraction Photo: Martinvl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACastle_of_Good_Hope_Entrance_%281682%29.jpg) 3. ![Bo-Kaap](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWCK366VT64ZVV2QQCKNNY?w=640) ### [Bo-Kaap](/place/bo-kaap-plc_EXCWXHZXQT68WXDZF3TPADTWVN) attraction Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ABo-Kaap_from_roof_of_Strand_South_hotel%2C_Cape_Town.jpg) 4. ![Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWD63VH6ZQNYBH3VHVT8M4?w=640) ### [Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden](/place/kirstenbosch-national-botanical-garden-plc_E8YH6CJVKGQ0WZR8WMR5FZ3VMB) attraction Photo: Didier B ( Sam67fr ) · CC BY 2.5 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKirstenbosch_-_View_from_the_Botanical_Gardens.jpg) 5. ![Two Oceans Aquarium](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWDZGQRP0VCG9MD0TKJ03Y?w=640) ### [Two Oceans Aquarium](/place/two-oceans-aquarium-plc_A9WE5VA9CKP7DJPST5BERS2MT3) attraction Photo: HelenOnline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ATwo_Oceans_Aquarium_entrance.jpg) 6. ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWDCDSMFQTGVBG4CV7A8GG?w=640) ### [Victoria and Alfred Waterfront](/place/victoria-and-alfred-waterfront-plc_DG99020GHNWSY5446S8HTK5Y9E) attraction Photo: Damien du Toit · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AWaterfront_panorama.jpg) 7. ![Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWEC51WV5SYZ8ANK04YF5T?w=640) ### [Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art](/place/zeitz-museum-of-contemporary-african-art-plc_NDEPAYWKVZQYHGEC189DZYSN30) attraction Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AZeitz_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art_Africa%2C_Cape_Town_%28_1050775%29.jpg) 8. ![Rhodes Memorial](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWDS79KAB4F7EMPY1Q9SP3?w=640) ### [Rhodes Memorial](/place/rhodes-memorial-plc_966WC5KF510ZHJK4YZ8VX4AP4E) attraction Photo: Glassbottle at English Wikipedia · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARhodes_memorial.jpg) 9. ![South African Houses of Parliament](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWCSBRC8YF42DRKQSM1QHA?w=640) ### [South African Houses of Parliament](/place/south-african-houses-of-parliament-plc_X312CVGXBRJJPMCKB2587KGX3P) attraction Photo: PhilippN · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHouses_of_Parliament_%28Cape_Town%29.jpg) 10. ![Table Mountain National Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GWRQWCWBGGB2W4C2QA0ZC?w=640) ### [Table Mountain National Park](/place/table-mountain-national-park-plc_RXS0RRK10ECDP41A6GHJ4TB883) nature reserve Photo: Hilton Teper · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AP1000280_Table_Mountain_from_slopes_of_Lion's_Head.jpg) 11. ![Artscape Theatre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWFC0V7KAJNC5SXSAM38MW?w=640) ### [Artscape Theatre](/place/artscape-theatre-plc_HQTXRC2B7SZ13YY30EQG3XYXYC) attraction Photo: Adamina · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AArtscape_Theatre_Centre_%2828522803654%29.jpg) 12. ![Groot Constantia](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWEJGPHM1N7CPQWDPKWM8S?w=640) ### [Groot Constantia](/place/groot-constantia-plc_RA8EN96KMNRXK67S290TE1K1J0) attraction Photo: Martinvl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGrootConstantiaHomestead.jpg) 13. ![District Six Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWES0JB2CHRTW6RNE4K445?w=640) ### [District Six Museum](/place/district-six-museum-plc_MBW0TPWSG882AXAQ243X4YDSZF) attraction Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAt_Cape_Town_%28MP%29_2018_029.jpg) 14. ![Slave Lodge](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWF5P2R52DBDATMYFQNY8Q?w=640) ### [Slave Lodge](/place/slave-lodge-plc_NPAKW03KRVY8H18QSKQK7PBHBF) attraction Photo: HelenOnline · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASlave_Lodge_museum.jpg) 15. ![Baxter Theatre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWFJD9828E2TW09GX7V1YC?w=640) ### [Baxter Theatre](/place/baxter-theatre-plc_S14P7KVN6W2ZCGASFKNVV8CQNS) attraction Photo: Zaian · CC0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ABaxter_Theatre.JPG) 16. ![Cape Town Science Centre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWDJWMAMT55GC9XM0A0Q0R?w=640) ### [Cape Town Science Centre](/place/cape-town-science-centre-plc_PYAAS4DR4KT9WX0S5ZRCYYD44S) attraction Photo: Axxter99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACape_Town_Science_Centre.jpg) 17. ![Labia Theatre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWEZG5FXGGPFKV7WFYYKSC?w=640) ### [Labia Theatre](/place/labia-theatre-plc_SQAX5BR0EJBFX1SF0211J5RPPS) attraction Photo: Ben Sutherland from Crystal Palace, London, UK · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ALabia_Theatre%2C_Cape_Town_%288490360519%29.jpg) 18. ![Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6ZWD63VH6ZQNYBH3VHVT8M4?w=640) ### [Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens](/place/kirstenbosch-botanical-gardens-plc_2VQX2FX74JJEVANJQ817J2RY8E) attraction · Rhodes Drive, Newlands Photo: Didier B ( Sam67fr ) · CC BY 2.5 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKirstenbosch_-_View_from_the_Botanical_Gardens.jpg) 19. ![Chavonnes Battery Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GS6AP8XES75MSTY81HEVH?w=640) ### [Chavonnes Battery Museum](/place/chavonnes-battery-museum-plc_AJ2JP0ASHCTC5SXRGG3SVN4T48) Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AChavonnes_Battery%2C_Cape_Town_2018_33.jpg) 20. ![Iziko South African Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GSSB8W1FN0APVAE2GAF89?w=640) ### [Iziko South African Museum](/place/iziko-south-african-museum-plc_2NG50ZHXZ01JFWJ13CQNTETQF8) Photo: Discott · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AIziko_South_Africa_Museum_petrified_wood.JPG) 21. ![Rietvlei Wetland Reserve](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GV5QB8A7GA4PZEV5VGAKY?w=640) ### [Rietvlei Wetland Reserve](/place/rietvlei-wetland-reserve-plc_RB2ZRES4N1PQMZESNGJ8T22M86) nature reserve Photo: Abu Shawka · CC0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARietvlei_wetland_reserve_-_Cape_Town_2.jpg) 22. ![Groote Schuur](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GT60D0VSFSC8SHYMVSQH2?w=640) ### [Groote Schuur](/place/groote-schuur-plc_4ADTAAQ5X27CEWHXZZ98C71B59) museum Photo: Janek Szymanowski · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A9_2_111_0072_001-Groote_Schuur-Wynberg-s.jpg) 23. ![Company's Garden](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GWYYKTFR3JFR2YDTFV659?w=640) ### [Company's Garden](/place/company-s-garden-plc_3SQXGRRYBSSBVC1BAWSRSH2P88) Photo: Jorge Lascar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AWalking-companygardens.jpg) 24. ![Greenmarket Square](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GXZ7BGYAHTSCQ8QNFMZ8X?w=640) ### [Greenmarket Square](/place/greenmarket-square-plc_C346PCR6WYY4QDM0N2DS28CBYR) attraction Photo: South African Tourism · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://www.flickr.com/photos/25779097@N08/6253214056) More places (36) 1. ![Noon Gun](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GVJETKRC0H374RD3NNFA7?w=640) ### [Noon Gun](/place/noon-gun-plc_3Q2GEND53AZ2YC3Q47NPM2TAV5) attraction Photo: Flickr user DanieVDM: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dvdmerwe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ANoon_Gun_Firing_Signal_Hill_Cape_Town_4_September_2008.jpg) 2. ![Irma Stern Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GWJA8B1DZBX6JDT2YMDMA?w=640) ### [Irma Stern Museum](/place/irma-stern-museum-plc_DGVJRZDNVWTWG4R6T4KCYRRBJY) Photo: Axxter99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AIrma_Stern_Museum.jpg) 3. ![Rust en Vreugd](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GWBVYWKBGM7XWW0107NQS?w=640) ### [Rust en Vreugd](/place/rust-en-vreugd-plc_3M61BDRKFTJC9JNF765ES7PX6P) museum · 78 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town Photo: Raymond Ellis · CC0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARust_en_Vreugd.jpg) 4. ![De Waal Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GSK0NMTKD4FBV9EJX5DSK?w=640) ### [De Waal Park](/place/de-waal-park-plc_71Z5VV3N338G4CWCMEEAZMZKTM) Photo: Magemu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADe_Waal_Park_Bench.jpg) 5. ![Arderne Gardens](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7488C18SW088H6PNG1GB6AE?w=640) ### [Arderne Gardens](/place/arderne-gardens-plc_FF1CH90HTZEVWWFK3Y8F7NFKHR) attraction Photo: Marie Frei · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AThe_grand_Norfolk_Pine_in_Arderne_Gardens.JPG) 6. ![Koopmans-de Wet House](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GVZ7RQ9KDDQQSFB5KXS5Y?w=640) ### [Koopmans-de Wet House](/place/koopmans-de-wet-house-plc_4GZREPNSW8WXKSC1HA7XDH1AX6) museum · 35 Long Street, Cape Town Photo: Martinvl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKoopmans-de_Wet_House_2015.jpg) 7. ![South African Sendinggestig Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GVRTK8113EK3S3K6KSG54?w=640) ### [South African Sendinggestig Museum](/place/south-african-sendinggestig-museum-plc_Y2XMGDETFSF9DJZZ5K3RNHPSRA) Photo: Jaline1632 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMuseum_Facade.jpg) 8. ![Arderne Gardens](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7488C18SW088H6PNG1GB6AE?w=640) ### [Arderne Gardens](/place/arderne-gardens-plc_E9ABX32ZJDQDC52D7Z16X6DCQ1) park · 222 Main Road, 7708, Claremont · step-free Photo: Marie Frei · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AThe_grand_Norfolk_Pine_in_Arderne_Gardens.JPG) 9. ![Cape Medical Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GRZYHF5C2V8P05XE08H5A?w=640) ### [Cape Medical Museum](/place/cape-medical-museum-plc_8H87RPF98ME8ZJT3N6KQ3F67N1) Photo: Nkansah Rexford · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMadam_Bongi.JPG) 10. ![Heart of Cape Town Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GXBJYQQH08DGVSMCEX2AY?w=640) ### [Heart of Cape Town Museum](/place/heart-of-cape-town-museum-plc_SEPHABVMNH5DR0XQEQVZCM17A3) Photo: Tiiu Sild · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGroote_Schuur_Hospital_in_South_Africa.JPG) 11. ![Waterworks Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GSCSCHDETABQM0W7KRYWR?w=640) ### [Waterworks Museum](/place/waterworks-museum-plc_N4QHV9A8DG92K2VPB1Z4X34FBV) Photo: Zaian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACrane_at_Waterworks_Museu.JPG) 12. ![Green Point Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GSZQB86SXXS7KFG08KTF6?w=640) ### [Green Point Park](/place/green-point-park-plc_R5AZPG00BVQ4XJVBD7WWKT65J6) Photo: Kapstadt entdecken! · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGreen_Point_Park_Cape_Town.jpg) 13. ![Keurboom Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GVC3PZEP7234KK60347QF?w=640) ### [Keurboom Park](/place/keurboom-park-plc_60E6MQF5DWPJW5CHFXWSC6JK6X) Photo: Zaian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKeurboom_Park_2010.jpg) 14. ![Old Town House Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GTZJBZTPAXE7YFG9NSTYG?w=640) ### [Old Town House Museum](/place/old-town-house-museum-plc_JDXRCCM0NNHFQ1YTWNDXN54FEE) 149 Longmarket Street Photo: User Georgio on fr.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A800px-Old_Town_House_-_Le_Cap.jpg) 15. ![Table Bay Nature Reserve](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GV5QB8A7GA4PZEV5VGAKY?w=640) ### [Table Bay Nature Reserve](/place/table-bay-nature-reserve-plc_8SVM787XX5EF62BQH4KMWW0S56) Photo: Abu Shawka · CC0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARietvlei_wetland_reserve_-_Cape_Town_2.jpg) 16. ![Wynberg Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GW5KMPVCKK5N2DQ72KMHC?w=640) ### [Wynberg Park](/place/wynberg-park-plc_CCX460VS0P1W2J9FMH9D8ZRY4T) Photo: Zaian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APond_and_parties_in_Wynberg_Park.JPG) 17. ![Observatory War Memorial](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74GXHX98075EACN3WHN4SSH?w=640) ### [Observatory War Memorial](/place/observatory-war-memorial-plc_5K59ETWE4W86GSBY1T5B9G4VZC) attraction Photo: axxter99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AObservatory_War_Memorial.jpg) 18. ![World of Birds](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M74JKYMYXZ0P2ZTZXS3DNQZ2?w=640) ### [World of Birds](/place/world-of-birds-plc_1PJ0307QX95X7GZ1E4Y0KA3XVA) zoo · Valley Road, 7806, Hout Bay Photo: Dick Daniels ( http://theworldbirds.org/ ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAfrican_Black_Duck_RWD.jpg) 19. ### [Nobel Square](/place/nobel-square-plc_17QMCA9TYNCDK1ED7SP8FGC1QD) attraction 20. ### [Bo-Kaap Museum](/place/bo-kaap-museum-plc_2EQ1GPT7AGWX4R6FWD328NWAFT) attraction 21. ### [Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain](/place/cable-car-to-the-top-of-table-mountain-plc_N48WAF4QDX7SX8P70BPYC7ASYH) attraction 22. ### [City Hall](/place/city-hall-plc_5RR938ZP17EGSWVHZ7BVRXZA63) attraction 23. ### [Galleria Gibello](/place/galleria-gibello-plc_RYC0NEGC1098T8G0QJ4Y80E2H0) attraction 24. ### [Jolly Roger Pirate Ship](/place/jolly-roger-pirate-ship-plc_YZV5PFHS51N1YD24F9ED8SHFJB) attraction 25. ### [Newlands](/place/newlands-plc_2AM9HQ30FYG91Q3T3P021YRDTS) attraction 26. ### [Para-Taxi](/place/para-taxi-plc_Z3QG0BZGMSATRPRF6WH0NQ7VG0) attraction 27. ### [South African Air Force Museum Ysterplaat](/place/south-african-air-force-museum-ysterplaat-plc_D37A41J62CTTYEDZFSEGKJ0ZA8) attraction 28. ### [South African Jewish Museum](/place/south-african-jewish-museum-plc_0KAF74JXT2Y17KQVY5R4S57XK6) attraction 29. ### [Big Block Boulder](/place/big-block-boulder-plc_TZ4AY0CPC8047H5P7J02AA0YDZ) attraction 30. ### [Guga S'thebe Cultural Centre](/place/guga-s-thebe-cultural-centre-plc_SH8QSJ3AX041XQ59CFY2E002PR) attraction · King Langalibalele Drive, 7455, Cape Town 31. ### [Hamstrung Boulder](/place/hamstrung-boulder-plc_32XHF1XGZBYPNWT1Q4665KW3AT) attraction 32. ### [Low Seam Boulder](/place/low-seam-boulder-plc_7N7MJ9X5NFZMJ276W2XZQYEQE7) attraction 33. ### [River Boulder](/place/river-boulder-plc_Q6EN48EH5ZTD0QZQWRNFX74D89) attraction 34. ### [Schadenfreude Boulder](/place/schadenfreude-boulder-plc_80Z76C4AFHQKNYXM27P5VC3GBN) attraction 35. ### [Tigresse Catamaran Cruises](/place/tigresse-catamaran-cruises-plc_ZV1K8R6VZMXR6BCCR0GGFGKEZ0) attraction · Beach Road, 8002, Cape Town 36. ### [Tree Traverse Boulder](/place/tree-traverse-boulder-plc_YHBKP7ZBWF4DA5Z80KWXG5FHBA) attraction [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), ODbL 1.0 ## Self-guided routes from Wikivoyage's See list 1. 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