Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StGreat outdoor seating & service
At the foot of Cape Town's vibrant Kloof Street, risen from a fairy-lit garden, lies a dining oasis. Set in a magnificent Victorian House
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StAt the foot of Cape Town's vibrant Kloof Street, risen from a fairy-lit garden, lies a dining oasis. Set in a magnificent Victorian House
Carne Kloof
153 Kloof StGreat steak restaurant
Nelson's Eye
9 Hof StAnother amazing steak restaurant in casual setting
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bombay Bicycle Club
158 Kloof StEclectic bar & restaurant with great cocktails
A trendy street lined with many bars and restaurants. Every first Thursday of the month they have First Thursdays, where bars, restaurants and galleries open out onto the street till late - great vibe
207 locals recommend
Bree Street
Bree StreetA trendy street lined with many bars and restaurants. Every first Thursday of the month they have First Thursdays, where bars, restaurants and galleries open out onto the street till late - great vibe
Long Street could be described as the funkiest and loudest street in Cape Town. Bustling with markets, vintage clothing shops and boerewors roll stands during the day and hosting parties of all kinds at plethora of bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs lining this iconic road once the sun sets.
387 locals recommend
Long Street
Long StreetLong Street could be described as the funkiest and loudest street in Cape Town. Bustling with markets, vintage clothing shops and boerewors roll stands during the day and hosting parties of all kinds at plethora of bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs lining this iconic road once the sun sets.
Another vibey street of restaurants, bars and coffee shops to suit every taste.
189 locals recommend
Kloof Street
Kloof StreetAnother vibey street of restaurants, bars and coffee shops to suit every taste.
Sightseeing
Hop on hop off open top tourist bus with a few routes to choose from - great way to explore and get to know the city
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StHop on hop off open top tourist bus with a few routes to choose from - great way to explore and get to know the city
Is an exhilarating nine kilometre road cut into the mountainside with sheer cliffs dropping into the sea. The route snakes its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek along the rocky Atlantic Coast. Close to the most south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most magnificent ocean drives on the planet.
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrIs an exhilarating nine kilometre road cut into the mountainside with sheer cliffs dropping into the sea. The route snakes its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek along the rocky Atlantic Coast. Close to the most south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most magnificent ocean drives on the planet.
Arts & Culture
For nearly 400 years, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here at Robben Island that rulers sent those regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
For nearly 400 years, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here at Robben Island that rulers sent those regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society.
District Six was the name of the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town, established in 1867. The museum acts as a reminder of the terrible forceful removal of the residents during South Africa's apartheid era.
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StDistrict Six was the name of the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town, established in 1867. The museum acts as a reminder of the terrible forceful removal of the residents during South Africa's apartheid era.
An exciting new theatre in Cape Town’s legendary District Six, The Fugard, is home to the internationally acclaimed Isango Portobello Theatre Company.
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
An exciting new theatre in Cape Town’s legendary District Six, The Fugard, is home to the internationally acclaimed Isango Portobello Theatre Company.
Known for its brightly coloured houses and situated at the foot of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is the spiritual home of the Cape’s Muslim community.
275 locals recommend
Bo-kaap
71 Wale StKnown for its brightly coloured houses and situated at the foot of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is the spiritual home of the Cape’s Muslim community.
The oldest museum in sub-Saharan Africa, the South African Museum (SAM) has been adding to their collections for nearly 200 years and was established in 1825.
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StThe oldest museum in sub-Saharan Africa, the South African Museum (SAM) has been adding to their collections for nearly 200 years and was established in 1825.
This theatre was opened in 1971 and aims to promote the performing arts. It consists of a team of expert designers, seamstress and other theatre staff.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
This theatre was opened in 1971 and aims to promote the performing arts. It consists of a team of expert designers, seamstress and other theatre staff.
Shopping
Every Saturday morning, small farmers, beer crafters, designers, artisan chocolate makers, bakers, and vintage collectors and lovers meet at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock to sell, buy, and share ideas.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdEvery Saturday morning, small farmers, beer crafters, designers, artisan chocolate makers, bakers, and vintage collectors and lovers meet at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock to sell, buy, and share ideas.
Is a non-profit project celebrating local food, culture and community through urban farming in Cape Town.
Saturday 9am-7pm.
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardIs a non-profit project celebrating local food, culture and community through urban farming in Cape Town.
Saturday 9am-7pm.
One of Cape Towns oldest markets, set on a cobbled square between Short and long Market Streets.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetOne of Cape Towns oldest markets, set on a cobbled square between Short and long Market Streets.
Basic shopping mall with everything you need!
220 locals recommend
FNB Bank ATM Gardens Shopping Centre
22 Mill StreetBasic shopping mall with everything you need!
Parks & Nature
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
Since the first person laid eyes on this iconic Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, drawing any and all who fall under its spell. Either hike to the top and down, or hike up and get a cable car down or get a cable car up and down
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadSince the first person laid eyes on this iconic Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, drawing any and all who fall under its spell. Either hike to the top and down, or hike up and get a cable car down or get a cable car up and down
Signal Hill, which connects Kloof Nek to Lion’s Head, in the distinctive shape of a lion’s rump, is one of the most famous spots in Cape Town for sundowners. Views from the 350m high summit are nothing short of spectacular, particularly at night, and picnic dinners with accompanying drinks is something of a capital pastime.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Signal Hill, which connects Kloof Nek to Lion’s Head, in the distinctive shape of a lion’s rump, is one of the most famous spots in Cape Town for sundowners. Views from the 350m high summit are nothing short of spectacular, particularly at night, and picnic dinners with accompanying drinks is something of a capital pastime.
The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop with Table Mountain to the cityscape of Cape Town. 360 degree views, including the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches.
90min moderate hike with 2 routes for different levels.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadThe peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop with Table Mountain to the cityscape of Cape Town. 360 degree views, including the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches.
90min moderate hike with 2 routes for different levels.
Is a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond and aviary.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
Is a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond and aviary.
Every day this beautiful space acts as a meeting ground for dogs and their walkers, children, picnickers, slack rope walkers, tree and bird enthusiasts, runners and everyone in between.
74 locals recommend
Cape Town De Waal Park 1 station
Every day this beautiful space acts as a meeting ground for dogs and their walkers, children, picnickers, slack rope walkers, tree and bird enthusiasts, runners and everyone in between.
Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard has a spectacular beachfront promenade, stretching the length of Mouille Point and Sea Point, and copies the coastline curves with views of the sea and small beaches. A green lawn separates this beachside path from the roadside pavement (sidewalk) which follows the coastal Beach Road.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadCape Town's Atlantic Seaboard has a spectacular beachfront promenade, stretching the length of Mouille Point and Sea Point, and copies the coastline curves with views of the sea and small beaches. A green lawn separates this beachside path from the roadside pavement (sidewalk) which follows the coastal Beach Road.
Camps Bay Beach
Beautiful beach with great strip of beach front restaurants
Clifton
4 beautiful beaches sheltered between boulders.
Entertainment & Activities
One of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes shopping, entertainment, restaurants, bars, boat trips, Robben Island Museum, Nelson Mandela Gateway, art, helicopter tours.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdOne of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes shopping, entertainment, restaurants, bars, boat trips, Robben Island Museum, Nelson Mandela Gateway, art, helicopter tours.
At the V&A Waterfront is without doubt one of the most exciting attractions in the city, particularly if you have children. There is a wonderful child play area, child-height window benches and a ‘touch pool’ where they can touch and feel kelp, shells and anemones add to the appeal.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadAt the V&A Waterfront is without doubt one of the most exciting attractions in the city, particularly if you have children. There is a wonderful child play area, child-height window benches and a ‘touch pool’ where they can touch and feel kelp, shells and anemones add to the appeal.