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Cape Town, South Africa

Top things to do in Cape Town

14 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Table Mountain
Sight4.6

Table Mountain

17,618 reviews

Iconic flat-topped mountain offering sweeping views of Cape Town and a network of hiking trails.

V&A Waterfront
Landmark

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What is the most visited attraction in Cape Town?

Table Mountain draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Cape Town, with 17,618 of them, rated 4.6 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Cape Town do visitors rate highest?

Camps Bay holds the highest rating in Cape Town among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.7 out of 5 from 4,390 reviews. It is less busy than Table Mountain, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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4.5

V&A Waterfront

14,609 reviews

Historic working harbour with shops, restaurants, and the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Two Oceans Aquarium
Museum4.2

Two Oceans Aquarium

5,408 reviews

Explore marine life from two oceans at this world-class aquarium, featuring a giant kelp forest and African penguins.

Camps Bay
Neighborhood4.7

Camps Bay

4,390 reviews

Trendy beachside suburb with a stunning white-sand beach and lively promenade, perfect for sunbathing and people-watching.

Lion's Head (Cape Town)
Sight4.7

Lion's Head (Cape Town)

4,390 reviews

A iconic peak offering a popular hiking trail with 360-degree views of Cape Town, the ocean, and Table Mountain.

Signal Hill (Cape Town)
Sight4.5

Signal Hill (Cape Town)

3,909 reviews

A short hike to a flat-topped hill offering panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Bo-Kaap
Neighborhood4.1

Bo-Kaap

2,772 reviews

Vibrant Cape Malay quarter known for its brightly painted houses, cobbled streets, and spicy cuisine.

District Six Museum
Museum4.3

District Six Museum

2,159 reviews

A poignant museum in Cape Town that memorializes the vibrant community destroyed by apartheid-era forced removals.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Park & nature4.2

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

1,769 reviews

World-renowned botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, showcasing South Africa's unique fynbos and other indigenous flora.

Greenmarket Square
Landmark3.6

Greenmarket Square

1,311 reviews

A historic cobblestone square in Cape Town's city center, surrounded by colonial buildings and a vibrant daily market.

Castle of Good Hope
Landmark3.6

Castle of Good Hope

1,008 reviews

The oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa, now a museum and cultural venue showcasing Cape Town's early history.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Museum4.3

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

980 reviews

Museum of contemporary African art housed in a historic grain silo at the V&A Waterfront.

Clifton, Cape Town
Neighborhood4.3

Clifton, Cape Town

428 reviews

Exclusive residential area with four pristine coves and beaches, offering a more secluded and upscale beach experience.

Iziko South African National Gallery
Museum3.9

Iziko South African National Gallery

170 reviews

South Africa's premier art museum, showcasing centuries of local and international works in a neoclassical building.