Cape Town and the Western Cape
Things To Do in Cape Town Central

Do it in Luxurious Style on the Blue Train
Where: Pretoria to Cape Town
How much (per person): On Request
We rush to meetings, far too often grab a meal on the run and very rarely take the time we need to relax. More than once in my life I have ... more information

Abseiling Table Mountain
Where: Cape Town
How much (per person): R201 to R500
A thrilling experience of adrenaline and achievement: a 112 metre controlled descent off Cape Town's magnificent Table Mountain. Step off ... more information

Attend a Parliamentary Session
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free
The city of Cape Town, despite not being the capital of South Africa, is home to South Africa’s Parliament (Cape Town is the legislative ... more information

Bathe at Long Street Baths
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Facing the Long Street Bath's heritage doors, look to the right for a view of Table Mountain, look to the left for a vibey Long Street and ... more information

Be Cool at Daddy Cools
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
The Grand Daddy’s hotel bar is the ‘blingest’ in the land. It’s not just a cool bar, it’s a Daddy Cool bar! A palette of metallics and a ... more information

Carriage Tour of Cape Town
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Cape Town Carriage Company offers the experience of exploring Cape Towns Central Business District and the Company’s Garden in style and ... more information

Coffee & Cake at Jardine on Bree
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
One of our very favourite coffee stops, Jardine ingeniously opened a New York style coffee hatch next to their main restaurant, where one ... more information

Coffee at Birds Boutique Café
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
Birds Boutique Café is a unique, artistic refuge for the hungry and city weary! The owner, a keen and talented ceramicist, will have you ... more information

Diamond Cutting Tours
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The Diamond Works is a one-stop, exciting experience for tourists, both young and old. Situated on the ground floor of the Metropolitan ... more information

Dine at Addis
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
Addis in Cape provides you with an inviting ambience and a unique dining experience right in the heart of the city. With its talented ... more information

Eastern Food Bazaar
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
If you thought you could no longer afford to eat out in Cape Town, consider the Eastern Food Bazaar in what used to be the Wellington Fruit ... more information

Find Your Rhythm - Try Drumming
Where: Cape Town
How much (per person): On Request
Find your rhythm to the beat of your own drum. Stomp your feet in 'rain boots' like a traditional African dancer and learn the Gumboot ... more information

Fugard Theatre in District 6
Where: District Six, Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
An exciting new theatre in Cape Town’s legendary District Six, The Fugard, is home to the internationally acclaimed Isango Portobello ... more information

Iziko Planetarium
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Planetarium, which is housed in the South African Museum building in Cape Town, is a celestial theatre in the round, utilizing the ... more information

Koopmans-de Wet House
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Dating from the early eighteenth century, this museum is furnished as a lived-in house of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth ... more information

Lions Head Walk
Where: Cape Town City Bowl
How much (per person): Free
Like Signal Hill, the walk to the top of Lions Head is popular with both tourists and locals alike. Generally the walk takes about 90 ... more information

Observe African Jewlers
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Showcased in London, The Cullinan diamond (530ct) known as the 'Star of Africa' is a small piece of South Africa, proud home to many ... more information

On Broadway
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Bright neon lights spell out 'On Broadway' signage in the heart of Cape Town city. This theatrical stage and restaurant entertains ... more information

Open-top Bus Tour around Cape Town
Where: Cape Town
How much (per person): R101 to R200
The best way to see the City. Join us for a 2 hour guided, open-top bus trip around the Mother City. The tour includes the Waterfront and ... more information

Pink Flamingo Rooftop Cinema
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
In days gone by, one dressed for the movies, probably in a bow tie or ballgown. Whilst we are not suggesting you book an appoinment with ... more information

Self-tour Art Deco Architecture
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free
The Central Business District (CBD) of Cape Town city is a gallery of architectural achievement. South African angles of symmetry in design ... more information

Sip speciality Tea
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Fergus & Green revitalise the loved ritual of tea with evolutionised sipping of their Revoltion Tea blends at their pristine Oolong Café. ... more information

Zip-Zap Circus School
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
Raising a kid who wants to run away and join the circus? Now is your chance to fulfil their childhood dream without them having to leave ... more information

Table Mountain Hike
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R201 to R500
A quite strenuous 3 hour hike up the front of Table Mountain, above the city centre. The most popular of all routes up the mountain. Once ... more information

Zula Sound Bar
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
At Zula we combine the finest music , mix it with comedy every Monday night , and a sprinkling of poetry, Verses last Wedenesday every ... more information

Worldart Gallery
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Worldart specialises in the managing and marketing of artists and their art, while simultaneously providing a service that seeks to add ... more information

Tandem-Paraglide off Lions Head
Where: Cape Town
How much (per person): R501 to R1000
During the flight you can relax and enjoy the view from your bird’s-eye perspective. You can take photos while in the air and your pilot is ... more information

The Pan African Market
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Tour the African continent on three goods laden floors under one roof of a grand old Victorian building on famed Long Street in the city ... more information

Tour the Castle of Good Hope
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Cape of Good Hope, South Africa's version of America's Pentagon, is a five point, star shaped fortress, and South Africa's oldest ... more information

Wine Tasting by Bicycle
Where: Stellenbosch / Start in Cape Town
How much (per person): R201 to R500
Push pedal through the vineyards in a scenic outdoor experience educating you on the local wine and landscape. This 'slow tourism' caters ... more information

Visit The Cape Gallery
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The Cape Gallery, 60 Church Street is set in the heart of the old city off the Church Street walking mall, flanked by the colourful ... more information

Visit the District Six Museum
Where: District Six, Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
District Six was so named as it was literally the Sixth District of the Western Cape in 1867. District Six was so loved as a community of ... more information

Visit the SA Jewish Musuem
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The South African Jewish Museum was officially opened by Nelson Mandela in 2000. Standing proud in the 'Museum Mile' in central Cape Town ... more information

Visit the Slave Lodge in Cape Town
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Slave Lodge attempts to confront the legacy of slavery in South Africa and pay homage to the estimated 63,000 African and Asian slaves ... more information

Destress at Cayenne Spa
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
Cayenne Spa is a tranquil place to completely unwind and remove the stresses of the day. Our spa boasts a fully equipped gym, sauna, heated ... more information

Cape Town Evening Cycle
Where: V&A Waterfront
How much (per person): On Request
This Bike & Saddle signature trip is a unique, eco-friendly and invigorating way to experience the Mother City. Start your guided and fully ... more information

Dear Me
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
Located in Longmarket Street, in Cape Town’s City Bowl, Dear Me is one of Cape Town’s newer delightful additions to the upmarket restaurant ... more information

iArt Gallery
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): Free to Browse
iArt was established in 2006 in Cape Town. This fast rising gallery has become one of the leading galleries to represent primarily ... more information

Honest Raw Organic Chocolate
Where: City Bowl
How much (per person): On Request
Find the Honest Artisan Chocolate shop in the City Bowl of Cape Town where you can indulge in their healthy raw organic chocolate ... more information

Royale Eatery
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
For those of you in search of the best burger in Cape Town you may well find it at the Royale Eatery on Long Street, with a selection of ... more information

Café Paradiso
Where: Gardens
How much (per person): On Request
A visit to Café Paradiso situated on Kloof Street in Cape Town is a unique dining experience in an idyllic garden setting. This haven ... more information
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