Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Lime Tree Cafe is a hidden gem in Bergvliet, owned by well-known foodie Graham Shapiro (formerly of River Cafe and Blue Water Cafe at Imhoff Farm). The interior is warm, simple and inviting and the food is truly delicious and they are not shy with their portion sizes!
17 locals recommend
Lime Tree Cafe
Lime Tree Cafe is a hidden gem in Bergvliet, owned by well-known foodie Graham Shapiro (formerly of River Cafe and Blue Water Cafe at Imhoff Farm). The interior is warm, simple and inviting and the food is truly delicious and they are not shy with their portion sizes!
Bistro 1682 is one of the classiest bistros in the Constantia Winelands on the Steenberg Wine Estate in Tokai. It's open for breakfast, lunch and early evening tapas, closing at 9pm. Food, decor and surroundings are spectacular.
67 locals recommend
Steenberg Vineyards
Steenberg RoadBistro 1682 is one of the classiest bistros in the Constantia Winelands on the Steenberg Wine Estate in Tokai. It's open for breakfast, lunch and early evening tapas, closing at 9pm. Food, decor and surroundings are spectacular.
Parks & Nature
It takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdIt takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
Kirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
Look for ostrich, zebra & antelopes on the way to Cape of Good Hope, the furthest south-west you can go in Africa – next stop Antarctica! Stare at the watery horizon and see the world curve. The Cape Point restaurant has amazing views, or take a picnic but watch out for thieving baboons!
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Look for ostrich, zebra & antelopes on the way to Cape of Good Hope, the furthest south-west you can go in Africa – next stop Antarctica! Stare at the watery horizon and see the world curve. The Cape Point restaurant has amazing views, or take a picnic but watch out for thieving baboons!
These soft white sand beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton attract Cape Town’s beautiful people. But forget about swimming - the water is freezing! Just top up your tan and eat at street-side cafés and people-watch.
394 locals recommend
Camps Bay Beach
These soft white sand beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton attract Cape Town’s beautiful people. But forget about swimming - the water is freezing! Just top up your tan and eat at street-side cafés and people-watch.
Sightseeing
Experience history, wine and Cape cuisine at Cape Town’s oldest wine estate Groot Constantia. It has Museum status and the ticket price includes visiting the old manor house, museum and a jolly fine wine tasting, where you take the glass home. www.grootconstantia.co.za
334 locals recommend
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia RoadExperience history, wine and Cape cuisine at Cape Town’s oldest wine estate Groot Constantia. It has Museum status and the ticket price includes visiting the old manor house, museum and a jolly fine wine tasting, where you take the glass home. www.grootconstantia.co.za
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
In the centre of Cape Town is part of the original gardens from the late 1600s with a replica of the vegetable garden that used to supply trading ships. Several museums and galleries line the edges of Company’s Garden and there’s a lovely restaurant too.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
In the centre of Cape Town is part of the original gardens from the late 1600s with a replica of the vegetable garden that used to supply trading ships. Several museums and galleries line the edges of Company’s Garden and there’s a lovely restaurant too.
Shopping
Everyone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEveryone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
The cobbled streets of Greenmarket Square in the middle of town, is where Cape Town's rainbow nation is evident. Barter at curio stalls and people watch from cafes around the square.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetThe cobbled streets of Greenmarket Square in the middle of town, is where Cape Town's rainbow nation is evident. Barter at curio stalls and people watch from cafes around the square.
Entertainment & Activities
The Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadThe Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.
Arts & Culture
This fascinating natural history Museum and Planetarium with daily shows, has a full-size whale skeleton, along with other oddities. It's located at the top of Company's Gardens and not many people know that you can park in the museum grounds if you display your ticket. And your entry ticket also allows you free entry to the SA National Gallery just across the gardens!
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StThis fascinating natural history Museum and Planetarium with daily shows, has a full-size whale skeleton, along with other oddities. It's located at the top of Company's Gardens and not many people know that you can park in the museum grounds if you display your ticket. And your entry ticket also allows you free entry to the SA National Gallery just across the gardens!
Artscape is the main theatre of Cape Town with several stages, so you are likely to find something on. The Cape Town City Opera and Ballet perform here, along with many plays and musicals.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
Artscape is the main theatre of Cape Town with several stages, so you are likely to find something on. The Cape Town City Opera and Ballet perform here, along with many plays and musicals.