My Guidebook to Cape Town
Sightseeing
Cape Point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Peninsula Tours of Cape Town can be done via the red buses. The bus stop is 400m from the apartment.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Cape Point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Peninsula Tours of Cape Town can be done via the red buses. The bus stop is 400m from the apartment.
Sunset ride on the cable car to Table Mountain. The sunset trips are usually cheaper and it's a stunning sight. You can purchase tickets on WebTickets, at the Tourist Info Centre at Greenmarket Square or at the ticket office on the mountain.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdSunset ride on the cable car to Table Mountain. The sunset trips are usually cheaper and it's a stunning sight. You can purchase tickets on WebTickets, at the Tourist Info Centre at Greenmarket Square or at the ticket office on the mountain.
The Long March to Freedom” sculptural display. See over 500 statues that represent South Africa’s struggle for freedom. Head over via rental car or take an Uber, 15mins from the apartment by car.
The Long March to Freedom
Century BoulevardThe Long March to Freedom” sculptural display. See over 500 statues that represent South Africa’s struggle for freedom. Head over via rental car or take an Uber, 15mins from the apartment by car.
Activities
An awesome craft, food and artisanal market. Best day to go is on Saturdays as there is also a DJ and you can listen to tunes, sip on draft beer or cocktail and hang with locals.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdAn awesome craft, food and artisanal market. Best day to go is on Saturdays as there is also a DJ and you can listen to tunes, sip on draft beer or cocktail and hang with locals.
Great picnic spot and with an amazing treetop walkway called “Boomslang” translated as tree snake. You’ll be able to glimpse amazing views of CPT within the surrounds of our indigenous flora.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveGreat picnic spot and with an amazing treetop walkway called “Boomslang” translated as tree snake. You’ll be able to glimpse amazing views of CPT within the surrounds of our indigenous flora.
For a day at the beach to chill out and if you can brave the icy water, you can go for a dip!
94 locals recommend
Clifton 2nd Beach
For a day at the beach to chill out and if you can brave the icy water, you can go for a dip!
The best way to tour the different wine farms in Cape Town. Tickets can be purchased on the wine team website. The purple line is a favourite of mine. Babylonstoren is a highly recommended stop!
196 locals recommend
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetThe best way to tour the different wine farms in Cape Town. Tickets can be purchased on the wine team website. The purple line is a favourite of mine. Babylonstoren is a highly recommended stop!
One of my favourite wine farms, great tasting room and a beautiful aroma room to purchase scents and other goodies to take home!
183 locals recommend
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadOne of my favourite wine farms, great tasting room and a beautiful aroma room to purchase scents and other goodies to take home!
Divine wine tasting and picnic spot! One of my favourites that I know you’ll enjoy.
6 locals recommend
Quoin Rock
7600 Knorhoek RdDivine wine tasting and picnic spot! One of my favourites that I know you’ll enjoy.
More for taking pics of the infamous colourful change rooms. The water is also warmer for swimming, take care of your belongings on this beach.
253 locals recommend
Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdMore for taking pics of the infamous colourful change rooms. The water is also warmer for swimming, take care of your belongings on this beach.
SA History
‘From human wrongs to human rights’. Exhibitions in this museum explore the long history of slavery in South Africa; and through our changing, temporary exhibitions we address issues focused on human rights awareness.
Iziko Slave Lodge
Wale StreetThis is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. There is a museum at the V&A Waterfront and from there you can take boats that run daily to the island. Tickets can be purchased at the Centre or in WebTickets.
95 locals recommend
Robben Island
This is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. There is a museum at the V&A Waterfront and from there you can take boats that run daily to the island. Tickets can be purchased at the Centre or in WebTickets.
Brunch spots
An institution, the courtyard is beautiful. Brunch on Sunday with live jazz 11am until 2pm
146 locals recommend
The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach RdAn institution, the courtyard is beautiful. Brunch on Sunday with live jazz 11am until 2pm
Divine breakfast menu with a view of the ocean. You can take a walk on the promenade afterwards. Best on Sundays!
102 locals recommend
Sotano
121 Beach RdDivine breakfast menu with a view of the ocean. You can take a walk on the promenade afterwards. Best on Sundays!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Transport
If you don’t have a rental car the easiest way to get around the city is on the MyCity bus. The bus stop is right outside the apartment block on the street level of Adderley Street. Alternatively Ubers are quite reasonable as most distances in the city centre are 10mins away by car or a quick walk.
Customs and culture
People are generally friendly but stay safe
Most people speak English so getting around will be easy. Within the city centre there is a city improvement district zone with security guards wearing yellow and green vests should you get lost or feel unsafe. Keep your belongings safe and preferably don’t walk late at night. Uber is your safest mode of transport.