Guidebook for Cape Town
Parks & Nature
There's nothing better than a summer concert at Kirstenbosch Gardens on a Sunday afternoon.
The Botanical Gardens are world famous and definitely worth a visit. We've supplied equipment if you'd like to picnic. Or else there are a couple of restaurants and a tea garden. (Please remember to bring your trash home with you if you picnic- as per Kirstenbosch rules).
There are guided walks and hikes in the garden and also up Table Mountain. Refer to the Kirstenbosch website for further info.
Remember to take sunblock and a cardigan or jacket as Cape Town can experience 4 seasons in a day!
http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThere's nothing better than a summer concert at Kirstenbosch Gardens on a Sunday afternoon.
The Botanical Gardens are world famous and definitely worth a visit. We've supplied equipment if you'd like to picnic. Or else there are a couple of restaurants and a tea garden. (Please remember to bring your trash home with you if you picnic- as per Kirstenbosch rules).
There are guided walks and hikes in the garden and also up Table Mountain. Refer to the Kirstenbosch website for further info.
Remember to take sunblock and a cardigan or jacket as Cape Town can experience 4 seasons in a day!
http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdSightseeing
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg Rdobvs
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrRobben Island is where Nelson Mandela spent many of his years of imprisonment. Taking a tour of the prison is definitely worth doing.
Apart from the historical aspect of it, the view of Table Mountain from the island is a sight to behold
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela spent many of his years of imprisonment. Taking a tour of the prison is definitely worth doing.
Apart from the historical aspect of it, the view of Table Mountain from the island is a sight to behold
The Hop on Hop off red bus tour is a fantastic way to see Cape Town. There are stops at most of the major tourist destinations, each with an experience waiting to be had.
Here are all their current Cape Town stops: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/cape-town/stops
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StThe Hop on Hop off red bus tour is a fantastic way to see Cape Town. There are stops at most of the major tourist destinations, each with an experience waiting to be had.
Here are all their current Cape Town stops: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/cape-town/stops
Shopping
V&A Waterfront is a one of a kind experience, with the shopping mall set up in a working harbour. There is plenty to do here, but perhaps the best thing is to just take a walk around and discover why so many Capetonians love it.
Fact: The most heard quote at the Waterfront is "I love this place."
If you're hungry, take a look at Gibsons (burgers); Balducci (pasta/pizza); or Dalliance (one of a kind style of eating)
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdV&A Waterfront is a one of a kind experience, with the shopping mall set up in a working harbour. There is plenty to do here, but perhaps the best thing is to just take a walk around and discover why so many Capetonians love it.
Fact: The most heard quote at the Waterfront is "I love this place."
If you're hungry, take a look at Gibsons (burgers); Balducci (pasta/pizza); or Dalliance (one of a kind style of eating)
The Cape Quarter is just down the road. You can do your grocery shopping, browse the upmarket stores and enjoy meals and coffees.
203 locals recommend
Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdThe Cape Quarter is just down the road. You can do your grocery shopping, browse the upmarket stores and enjoy meals and coffees.
Food Scene
Gio's offers a great deli counter, friendly staff and good coffee. Their 'choose your own toppings' sandwiches are particularly legendary.
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdGio's offers a great deli counter, friendly staff and good coffee. Their 'choose your own toppings' sandwiches are particularly legendary.
Ice Dream is an Italian Ice Cream shop in Hout Bay. I have been visiting this place since I was about 5 years old and I still love it. It is one of the first things I do after returning from an overseas trip. Look out for the chocolate, coffee, vanilla, pistachio, poppy seed, lemon and choc.mint flavours.
To make it extra special, grab your ice cream and then drive about 5 minutes up the road to one of the Chapman's Peak lookout points. Great ice cream with a great view of the Sentinel Mountain and Hout Bay Harbour. This is a great way to end a day at Llandudno Beach
NOTE: Ice Dream is closed on a Monday and closes every year through the winter months. contact them at 021 790 2496
8 locals recommend
Ice Dream
Main RoadIce Dream is an Italian Ice Cream shop in Hout Bay. I have been visiting this place since I was about 5 years old and I still love it. It is one of the first things I do after returning from an overseas trip. Look out for the chocolate, coffee, vanilla, pistachio, poppy seed, lemon and choc.mint flavours.
To make it extra special, grab your ice cream and then drive about 5 minutes up the road to one of the Chapman's Peak lookout points. Great ice cream with a great view of the Sentinel Mountain and Hout Bay Harbour. This is a great way to end a day at Llandudno Beach
NOTE: Ice Dream is closed on a Monday and closes every year through the winter months. contact them at 021 790 2496
Okay, there are some good burgers in Cape Town. But this is the best. You can also tell a great burger joint by their shakes, and these won't disappoint. (check out the sweet potato fries as well)
127 locals recommend
Royale Eatery
20 Vineyard RoadOkay, there are some good burgers in Cape Town. But this is the best. You can also tell a great burger joint by their shakes, and these won't disappoint. (check out the sweet potato fries as well)
These guys don't take bookings, so be sure to rock up early to get a seat. It'll be worth it
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StThese guys don't take bookings, so be sure to rock up early to get a seat. It'll be worth it
Essentials
Get everyday items here, down the hill and to the left. It is in and around a bunch of coffee shops and breakfast/lunch restuarants... Just in case the shopping takes it out of you
144 locals recommend
Woolworths Green Point - Portside
Get everyday items here, down the hill and to the left. It is in and around a bunch of coffee shops and breakfast/lunch restuarants... Just in case the shopping takes it out of you
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Alexander Bar is a unique downtown establishment and offers a great night out if you enjoy quirky places and an intimate theatre experience.
Visit for a drink, a meal, a play, a musical performance or even a quiz evening.
See what's on at https://alexanderbar.co.za
87 locals recommend
Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
76 Strand StThe Alexander Bar is a unique downtown establishment and offers a great night out if you enjoy quirky places and an intimate theatre experience.
Visit for a drink, a meal, a play, a musical performance or even a quiz evening.
See what's on at https://alexanderbar.co.za
The Grand is open every day from midday to late. Have a couple of drinks on the beach with an amazing view to keep you company.
More here: http://www.grandafrica.com/Downloads/FactSheet.pdf
275 locals recommend
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardThe Grand is open every day from midday to late. Have a couple of drinks on the beach with an amazing view to keep you company.
More here: http://www.grandafrica.com/Downloads/FactSheet.pdf
Arts & Culture
Artscape Theatre Centre
On the evening of the First Thursday of every month many Capetonians visit art galleries and other cultural attractions in the central and East city districts. Join them!
http://www.first-thursdays.co.za/cape-town
207 locals recommend
Bree Street
Bree StreetOn the evening of the First Thursday of every month many Capetonians visit art galleries and other cultural attractions in the central and East city districts. Join them!
http://www.first-thursdays.co.za/cape-town