{"id":60575,"date":"2018-02-24T17:19:16","date_gmt":"2018-02-24T17:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=60575"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:34:40","slug":"things-to-do-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Cape Town – From Heart-Pumping Hikes to Serene Sunsets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you\u2019ve already heard about Cape Town and how people fall in love straight away, both with the city itself and the people who live there. Maybe you\u2019ve heard about the spectacular scenery and the breathtaking natural beauty this country has to offer. Cape Town is massive – and has become a key player on every traveller\u2019s bucket list. To help you plan your trip properly we’ve put together a list of all the best things to do in Cape Town, stuff you can\u2019t afford to miss out on. As well as telling you about the city\u2019s traditional sights, we\u2019ll give you a couple of Cape Town insider tips and let you know about some amazing highlights of the city that are sure to make your trip even more unforgettable.<\/p>\n

1. Go up the Tafelberg and take in the views over the city<\/h2>\n

In first place is one of the most touristy sights of all – the Tafelberg. You can climb up it yourself or take the cable car up. If you\u2019re reasonably fit, I would strongly recommend hiking up – believe me, the views on the way to the top are worth every single drop of sweat – they\u2019re absolutely incredible! There are many different trails starting off from different points, with some of them more challenging than others. Because of this, it\u2019s a good idea to look up the various options in advance. Going up takes about three hours, depending on the route you take. Of course, you\u2019ve got to get down again too, but on the bright-side, if your legs are a bit tired and wobbly you can easily just take the cable car back down. One-way costs \u20ac12 and a return is about \u20ac21. If you\u2019re a student you should go on a Friday if you can – you\u2019ll pay just \u20ac5 for a single and about \u20ac9 for a return. When taking a trip to the Tafelsberg the weather is key, so make sure there isn\u2019t too much low cloud, since it\u2019ll stop you from seeing all that much from up there. Often the cable car doesn\u2019t run at all if it\u2019s too windy. However, when the sun\u2019s out, there\u2019s nothing like being up on the mountain.<\/p>\n

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2. Go on a free walking tour<\/h2>\n

A lot of cities offer free city tours, and now Cape Town is one of them! If you don\u2019t want to go on an expensive city tour, they\u2019re the perfect alternative. The tours run on a tipping-system, meaning you decide at the end how much it was worth. In Cape Town, you can choose between two history tours and a tour of the well-known and colourful Bo-Kaap district. There are several tours every day, all starting from the same point in the city centre. The tour guides are young, laid-back, funny and, of course, they\u2019re locals. They have a load of interesting things to say about their native city, and you won\u2019t find their tips in any travel guide, that\u2019s for sure! Because of this, as well as getting a tour, you\u2019ll get a glimpse into the life of a bona fide Cape-Tonian. Getting to know the city in this way is a real pleasure.<\/p>\n

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3. Treat yourself to a wine-tasting<\/h2>\n

Take it from us, you can\u2019t leave Cape Town without doing a wine-tasting first. The city is surrounded by vineyards that seem like they go on for ever, like Franschhoek, Durbanville and Stellenbosch. I chose to go on the hop-on hop-off tour in Stellenbosch. It\u2019s about a 40 drive from the city centre, and allows you see up to six vineyards in a day. You get picked up from where you\u2019re staying and taken to each of the different vineyards. Then, at the end of the day, they leave you back again. It\u2019s you who gets to decide where to stop off and do a tasting. If you\u2019re not sure, ask your driver, they\u2019ll be able to tell you exactly which type of wine is served at which vineyard. The whole thing will set you back about \u20ac22, with the individual wine tastings costing between\u00a0 \u20ac2 and \u20ac5 on top of that. The drivers look after you the whole time and are really funny, cheerful and are constantly cracking jokes. You\u2019re guaranteed to have a good time!<\/p>\n

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4. Conquer the Lion\u2019s Head<\/h2>\n

More hiking already?! And there\u2019s no way to get out of it this time, there\u2019s no cable car. Still, it\u2019s only an hour and a half each way, but the last part of the walk up is something else – it\u2019s more of a climb than a hike and definitely not for the faint hearted, particularly if you\u2019re not a fan of heights. But in the end you\u2019ll\u00a0 be rewarded for all that blood, sweat and tears – and what a reward! Unlike the Tafelberg, the Lion\u2019s Head gives you a 360 degree view over Cape Town. The city looks absolutely stunning from up here. A lot of people take on the trail so they can watch the sunset. In Cape Town, watching the sun go down from up on the Lion\u2019s head seems to be something of a tradition, especially at full moon. Oh, I almost forgot! Naturally, it\u2019s the perfect place for your latest Instagram shot.<\/p>\n

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5. Gaze in wonder at boulder\u2019s beach<\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t<\/em> like penguins? In Cape Town you\u2019ll have the chance to see a whole gaggle of these sweet little creatures on the beach. Boulder\u2019s beach is in Simon\u2019s Town, around a 45 minute drive from the middle of Cape Town. The beach is part of the Table Mountain National Park, meaning you have to pay a small admission fee of\u00a0 \u20ac4. Watching the penguins here is a typical tourist attraction, so be prepared for the possibly of it getting a bit crowded. Despite this, you definitely shouldn\u2019t miss out on Boulder\u2019s Beach – just plan your visit as a stop off on your way to the Cape of Good Hope.<\/p>\n

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6. Take a trip to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re planning a visit to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point (both lying on the Cape Peninsula) you should set aside a whole day, since there are a few more worthwhile stops along the way. A lot of people think that the Cape of Good Hope is Africa\u2019s most southerly point, but that\u2019s not actually the case. The southernmost point, and the dividing line between the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, is Cape Agulhas. Still, a trip to the Cape of Good Hope is right up there on the to-do list of anyone who visit\u2019s Cape Town. You\u2019ll come across a lot of tourists here, especially in the summer months. Thankfully, the Cape Peninsula is covers a wide area, meaning the groups of tourists are well spread out. The Cape of Great Hope and Cape Point are in the Table Mountain National Park, so the same thing applies: take money with you for the admission.<\/p>\n

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7. Surf in Muizenberg<\/h2>\n

Muizenberg is a suburb of Cape Town and is also known as the birthplace of surfing in South Africa. So, if you want to learn how to surf, or brush up on your skills, this is the place to be! Oh, yeah! It\u2019s also the place with the famous brightly-coloured beach huts (your Instagram-Feed will be pleased). The atmosphere here is so laid-back and carefree that time flies by, and before you know it, the sun\u2019s already going down. You can easily spend the whole day at the beach, surfing and soaking up the sun. If you are just starting to surf, you should definitely put Muizenberg on your list: the waves here are likely to be perfect for beginners. So, get going and snap up the best waves!<\/p>\n

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8. Enjoy the unbelievable sunsets<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably cottoned on to this already: sunsets in Cape Town are magical. In fact, there are a number of places where you can go to take in breathtaking views. Lion\u2019s Head and Signal Hill are just some of the places with absolutely stunning views over the city. It\u2019s impossible to capture the amazing\u00a0 colours in a photo, you\u2019ve got to see them with your own eyes \u2013 IT IS INCREDIBLE! Nowhere else but in Cape Town can you see such stunningly beautiful sunsets. What\u2019s more, you can sit and watch how the sun sinks into the sea from almost any beach. However, Clifton Beach is a particularly beautiful little spot, one that\u2019s worth visiting – somewhere that really stirs up that romantic holiday feeling. Or channel your inner Leonardo DiCaprio\/Zac Efron and enjoy these magical minutes with a drink in your hand in Cafe Caprice in Camps Bay. Here you can soak in the wonderful energy the city exudes, as the sun bathes the Lion\u2019s Head and the 12 Apostles in a rose-tinted glow. You\u2019ll never grow tired of these picture-postcard scenes, believe me.<\/p>\n

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9. Discover the local markets<\/h2>\n

There are a huge number of markets in Cape Town and the surrounding area. Visiting them (or at least one of them) is a must. Here you will find incredible street-food, local goods, live music plus an atmosphere you won\u2019t find anywhere else. It gives you the feeling of being able to take a little bit of South African culture with you. The Nout Bay Weekend Market is open every weekend from Friday to Sunday and always has something going on. People either meander through the old market hall or sit on benches, enjoying the tasty delicacies – whether it\u2019s sweet or savoury, there\u2019s something for everyone here! I\u2019d also recommend the Old Biscuit Mill, which sits in the heart of the Woodstock district. Every Saturday from 9 to 2 it hosts the Neighbourgoods Market, where you can find fresh natural products, fashion, art, jewellery, furniture\u00a0 and much much more.<\/p>\n

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10. Check out some secluded beaches<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve had enough of all the tourists and hubbub at Clifton Beach, you\u2019ll be at home on Llandudno Beach. This is considered as a bit of an insider tip, as there are only small number of tourists mixing among the locals here. A lot of Cape Tonians come here to surf and enjoy the peace and quiet. There\u2019s no point looking for caf\u00e9s, restaurants or shops here, and this is one reason why not many tourists end up at Llandudno Beach. Here you can enjoy a day by the sea, far away from the tourist beaches, relaxing and soaking up the sun. I\u2019d also recommend Bikini Beach in Gordon\u2019s Bay (about 50km from Cape Town), which makes for a perfect day trip. The little beach is right by the harbour. It\u2019s sheltered from the wind and the water here\u2019s a bit warmer than at the beaches in the middle of Cape Town, as it\u2019s not far from the Indian Ocean. At the weekend this picture-postcard town is a particular draw for native Cape Tonians.<\/p>\n

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11. Cruise along Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive<\/h2>\n

Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive is a scenic route carved into the cliffs\u00a0 and one of the most spectacular roads in the world! There are lay-bys every hundred metres. You\u2019ll need them too, since the views are incredible, just breathtakingly beautiful. You feel like you\u2019re standing in front of a perfectly painted picture, or that you\u2019re dreaming! You can\u2019t get enough of the panoramic views. Unfortunately, this is by no means an insider tip, but still, you just have to go and see it! Tip: Round off your day-trip to the Cape Peninsula by heading along Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive, it\u2019ll take you back to the centre of Cape Town too!<\/p>\n

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12. Spend an Evening on Bree Street<\/h2>\n

The main nightlife strip in Cape Town is actually Long Street. It gets a bit chaotic there, especially on the first Thursday of the month, or simply \u201cFirst Thursday\u201d, leaving you fighting for a spot at one of the area\u2019s many bars. Amongst the locals Bree Street is known as \u201cthe better Long Street\u201d. There aren\u2019t so many tourists here, making it especially popular with Cape Tonians – it\u2019s a bit quieter and less hectic. Bree Street runs parallel to Long Street, meaning it\u2019s only a stone\u2019s throw away and well worth the visit. There you\u2019ll find one of the best burger bars in the city (IYO Burger). There\u2019s also Love thy Neighbour, where locals like to relax with a beer after a hard day\u2019s work, as well as lots of modern caf\u00e9s and La Paranda, where there\u2019s genuinely always something going on. If you\u2019re in Cape Town, it\u2019s not to be missed. Tip: stop by the Honest Chocolate Caf\u00e9. It\u2019s actually on Wale street, but it\u2019s right round the corner (I promise). On top of endless amounts of chocolate in all its possible forms, there\u2019s a gin bar out back. It\u2019s so inconspicuous, a lot of people just walk right past this hidden gem.<\/p>\n

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13. Enjoy the culinary variety<\/h2>\n

When it comes to food, Cape Town is a city for connoisseurs. It has everything your heart could possibly desire, and it always tastes fantastic. South Africans love meat, and they\u2019re brilliant at cooking it too. Still, there\u2019s also a massive variety on offer for vegetarians and vegans. Here, a hot dinner, wine and a bottle of water for two people will set you back \u20ac20 tops. This makes eating out in Cape Town really affordable by European standards, so even if you\u2019re on a tight budget, you won\u2019t have to miss out on these culinary delights.<\/p>\n

In the young and fashionable district of Observatory, it\u2019s worth paying a visit to \u201cThe Woodlands Eatery\u201d. It\u2019s got tasty Italian and Mexican dishes on offer, as well as heavenly chocolate cake. For a tasty and nutritious breakfast, head to Scheckter\u2019s RAW Gourmet in Sea Point. Nourish\u2019d Caf\u00e9 and Juicery in Kloof Street offers a great variety of vegan food to start off the day with.<\/p>\n

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14. Take part in a braai<\/h2>\n

If you get the chance, you absolutely have to go along to a braai, a South African-style barbecue party. The locals go to one every week (if not every day!) Every weekend there\u2019s an amazing braai party in the Gugletu Township, about 15km from the city centre. Mzoli\u2019s is a butcher\u2019s shop where, on weekends, a party is held that sees locals and tourists celebrating and enjoying good food together. There\u2019s eating, dancing, chatting and laughing. It\u2019s a unique experience in a neighbourhood where people live in very poor conditions – because that\u2019s also a side of Cape Town, and one you should experience.<\/p>\n

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One more tip: club together with a couple of people from your hostel and rent a car together for the time you\u2019re in Cape Town and surrounding area. Although there\u2019s been a really well-developed bus network since the World Cup, they don\u2019t go very often and make a lot of detours on the way to their destination. Cape Town is huge and a lot of excursions will take you out to the suburbs and the Cape Peninsula. Having a car will definitely save you time and hassle.<\/p>\n

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About the author:<\/p>\n

Teresa is 24 years-old and studies Communication and Media Studies in Bremen. In her free time she tries to see as much of the world as she can, and enjoys immersing herself in other cultures and getting to know new people. Follow her adventures on Instagram @teresaklr<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n

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