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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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What to do in Cape Town
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Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Cape of Good Hope
Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.

Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Discover the diversity of South Africa’s extraordinary flora with a stroll around the country’s premier botanic gardens.

Cape Point
Experience an end-of-the-world sensation while discovering dramatic landscapes and spotting myriad bird species at Africa’s most southwesterly point.
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Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Explore the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, offering shopping, dining, and attractions like Battery Park, the 1882 clock tower, and Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum.

Camps Bay
Affluent suburb with a picturesque bay, Camps Bay offers a variety of beaches, including the popular Camps Bay Beach and Glen Beach for surfing. Explore the open-air curio market at Koeël Bay and enjoy picnics at Oudekraal, all near hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Sea Point
Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

Green Point
Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Somerset West
Nestled between Hottentots-Holland mountains and Cape Winelands, this area boasts attractions like Vergelegen Wine Estate and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Enjoy shopping at Somerset Mall and convenient transport via Golden Arrow buses.
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- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Boulders Beach
- Cape of Good Hope
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Cape Point
- Stellenbosch University
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Franschhoek Wine Tram
- Sunset Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Kogel Bay Beach
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