Things to Do in Cape Town

Cape Sidecar Adventures

Popular Attractions in Cape Town

Experience a one-of-a-kind tour of the beautiful Cape in vintage World War II sidecars. A fleet of 25 sidecars are available for chauffeured tours, transfers, fun events and much more. Take your pick from a variety of itineraries, ranging from a spin around the Peninsula, to a meander through the Winelands. Drivers are well qualified and fully licensed. Groups of all sizes are welcome, so phone in to book your adventure.

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Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain Front

Hiking Trail in Table Mountain National Park

Kasteelspoort via the Valley of the Red Gods is an incredibly scenic route ascends on the Twelve Apostles side of Table Mountain. Starting walking from the top of Teresa Ave in Camps Bay or at the beginning of the Pipe Track. Take a moment to appreciate the imposing Twelve Apostles and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, Lion's Head and Robben Island before tackling the strenuous hike up the gorge. The Valley of the Red Gods and Valley of Isolation are characterized by and mind-blowing views, pretty fynbos and elaborate rock formations. Once at the top you’ll reach Fountain Peak where you can catch your breath before going down in the cableway. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

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UCA Gallery

Galleries and Museums in Observatory

This all white minimalist space features innovative exhibitions showcasing some of South Africa's rising young talent as well as established artists. UCA Gallery regularly curates conceptual and visual artists in solo and group shows. Their dual focus is to promote Cape Town talent and bring in other vibrant artists from other parts of South Africa to the Mother City.Need to know? Gallery hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 1pm

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Long Beach

Beaches in Simons Town

Long Beach is a lovely stretch of sand that can be spotted just as you drive into beautiful Simon's Town. This is a popular beach for walking dogs, kayaking and diving courses. There is parking available, and it's also an easy walking distance from the train station.

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Barnard Gallery

Galleries and Museums in Newlands

Located in Newlands, The Barnard Gallery is a modern, stylish space showcasing exceptional fine art.

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Artscape Theatre Centre

Popular Attractions in City Centre

The Mother City's 'One-Stop-Shop of Creative Excellence' is situated between Table Mountain and Table Bay. The Artscape Theatre Centre is home to the Artscape performing arts company and includes the Opera House, Theatre, Arena, Piazza and News Café. Originally established 40 years ago as the official performing arts council for the Western Cape, Artscape has today developed into a vibrant, multi-functional creative arts centre, offering exceptional venue facilities and specialist theatrical services. With its close proximity to Cape Town's central business district, the new International Convention Centre and the V&A Waterfront, Artscape is ideally situated to serve the Cape's performing arts, film, tourism, entertainment, conference and exhibition industries. Artscape Opera House auditorium is the largest theatre in the Western Cape and seats 1187 and offers a variety of productions from contemporary opera to ballet, large scale musicals to semi-staged orchestral performances. Artscape Theatre auditorium seats 540 if the pit is not utilised. The size of the orchestra pit determines the number of seats. The Artscape Arena theatre was originally the right side of Artscape Theatre. The raked auditorium can seat up to 140 people. A cosy bar at street level offers opportunities for intimate art exhibitions and private parties. DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town +27 (0) 21 410 9800

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Kommetjie to Noordhoek Beach Walk

Hiking Trail in Kommetjie

Start at either of the Kommetjie Beach parking areas at Surf Way or at the end of Wireless Road. You’ll get the best views of Table Mountain, Hout Bay and the end point at Chapman’s Peak by walking this way. The midsection of the route is wild and isolated with the rusty wreck of the Kakapo lying almost halfway. The end point at the foot of Chapman’s Peak is a great spot for a picnic or sundowner. It’s best to time this walk at low tide. Leave a car at the other end unless you’re planning to walk back again. Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Distance: 5.5 km Warning: Walk in groups and do not carry valuables (there have been a few mugging incidents)

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Lion's Head

Popular Attractions in Tamboerskloof

A long standing tradition in Cape Town is to climb Lion’s Head at full moon.The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop with Table Mountain to the cityscape of Cape Town.Arm yourself with a bottle of Cape bubbly and plonk yourself down on the summit to watch the sun set over the ocean. The 360 degree views of the city and ocean are hypnotic, you won’t want to leave. Be sure to muster up a healthy sized group – it is not advisable to hike alone.You could also get really brave and book a tandem paraglide flight with an instructor. Lion’s Head is a popular launching site for paragliders.

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Liebermann Pottery

Shops in Faerie Knowe

Liebermann Pottery retails a vast collection of ceramics – traditional tableware designed and developed by Sammy and Mary Liebermann, rare porcelain from the Far East, functional ware from Africa and South East Asia, garden planters of all kinds, bric-a-brac, and collectables. The shop is set on a smallholding featuring an organic veggie shop, and indigenous garden. Open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Weekend 10:00 – 15:00.

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Kalk Bay to the Amphitheatre

Hiking Trail in Table Mountain National Park

The path starts on Boyes Drive above St James – look for the Ou Kraal sign. Take the left-hand path and relish the sweeping views Kalk Bay, Seal Island and across False Bay to the Hottentots Holland mountains and Cape Hangklip. You should be able to see surfers at Kalk Bay Reef and fishing boats coming back to the harbour. Once on the jeep track, keep following the signs marked “Amphitheatre via Spes Bona Forest”. After an hour of walking, you’d enter this enchanting forest of old Yellowood, Cape Beech and Assegai trees. Keep walking up until you reach a four-way intersection and turn left towards the Amphitheatre. Choose a shady alcove here for a tea break. Continue across and turn left into Echo Valley and another magical forest, Amazon Forest, also called Kroon se Bos. After leaving the forest, head down to the little weir, Wandering Willy’s Weary Wait. Turn left here to reach the starting point. Duration: 3 – 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6 km

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Shipwreck Trail

Hiking Trail in Cape Point

A cairn amoungst the fynbos marks the route to the beach from Olifantsbos. The other option is to hike part of the Sirkelsvlei Walk. This section has great views, is good for spotting birds and links up with the Shipwreck Trail. One of the most easily accessible and extensive wrecks is the Thomas T Tucker. It looks a bit like a scrapyard and provides a roosting spot for numerous seabirds to bask in the sun. Thomas T Tucker wreck ran aground in 1942 on her maiden voyage carrying war cargo from the USA. Another wreck is the Nolloth that ran aground in 1965. The cargo was reputed to have been a large quantity of liquor! Direct Route: 1.5 hours (along seashore and return) Circular Route: 2.5 hours (trail turns inland 1.5 km south of T.T. Tucker) Duration: 4 hours (Direct) to 6 hours (Circular) Difficulty: Easy

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Camps Bay African Craft Market

Shops in Camps Bay

A short distance along the coastal road from Camps Bay to Hout Bay is an extensive and colourful African craft market. Here you will find an array of wooden animal carvings of all sizes, crocheted clothing, colourful and vibrant beach wraps, unique jewellery and beadwork.

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CTICC

Big Event Venues in City Centre

Widely regarded as one of the leading convention venues in the southern hemisphere, the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) couldn't be more appropriately positioned. Situated in the heart of the City Centre against the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and next to the V&A Waterfront, it is a place where people from all walks of life are brought together. The CTICC is an International exhibition and conference venue featuring auditoriums, exhibition and trade show space, grand ballroom, meeting suites, galleries, conservatories and landings as well as the largest, most advanced kitchen facility in the Western Cape.

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The Little Theatre Complex

Galleries and Museums in Gardens

The Little Theatre Complex is home to the University of Cape Town's drama and fine arts departments. The facility is actually three theatres with the Little Theatre ironically being the largest, providing seating for 240 people. The Intimate and Arena offer space for about 70-80 folk. This trio offer a variety of delightful shows ranging from cutting-edge plays by critically acclaimed playwrights to work by emerging performers and students. A poster-plastered bar is popular for pre-show socialising. +27 (0) 21 480 7129 Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town

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Silvermine to Kalk Bay Amphitheatre

Hiking Trail in Table Mountain National Park

Walking through Silvermine’s rocky landscape and stunning fynbos to the Kalk Bay Amphitheatre is gentler than the more direct uphill from Boyes Drive. The trail traverses Maiden Peak, offering impressive views of Constantiaberg, and across False Bay to Cape Point. Part of the route is on an old fishermen’s path that linked Hout Bay to Kalk Bay before roads were built. Duration: 4 – 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 7.5 km

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Things to Do in Cape Town

Cape Town

Things To Do

Cape Town Overview

Cape Sidecar Adventures

Kasteelspoort to Table Mountain Front

UCA Gallery

Long Beach

Barnard Gallery

Artscape Theatre Centre

Kommetjie to Noordhoek Beach Walk

Lion's Head

Liebermann Pottery

Kalk Bay to the Amphitheatre

Shipwreck Trail

Camps Bay African Craft Market

CTICC

The Little Theatre Complex

Silvermine to Kalk Bay Amphitheatre

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