A - Z of Things to do in Cape Town
Things To Do in Cape Town & Surrounds
Experience the many tourist attractions in Cape Town and Cape Town's northern suburbs and surrounds when staying at Old Oak Guest House. A heartbeat from all of the most exciting tourist attractions you will not be disappointed when you make Old Oak Guest House your accommodation choice. Choose from international heritage attractions such as Robben Island and Table Mountain or visit one of the many wine estates within minutes from Old Oak Guest House for a fabulous day of fun and sight seeing.
See below for a concise list of things to do in and around Cape Town
An incomparable adrenaline rush
Abseiling Table Mountain
For an adrenalin rush and a view as never before try your hand at abseiling down Table Mountain. Trips and tours vary with various operators and can be from 1 hour to half day tours which include a hop around Cape Town to take in the hotspots.
A plethora of curios
Green Market Square
A vibey market place venue, the oldest of its kind where you'll find arts, crafts and curios, jewelery, clothing, shoes, sandals and so much more. Restaurants and coffee shops serve up the most enticing fare. You simply cannot miss Green Market Square on a visit to the Mother City.
Penguins @ Boulders Beach
Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat.
An entrance fee is payable, please click on the link above to see current rates.
This allows access to the beach in addition to walkways and viewpoints.
World class shopping experience
V & A Waterfront
Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina. We invite you to discover the experience... live, work, shop and play at the V&A Waterfront.
Endless choices
Beaches In Cape Town
Cape Town has some of the very best beaches in the world. Endless stretches of soft white sand and beautiful boulders, magnificent sunsets and some beaches which offer wind free spots for most of the year.
A world heritage site
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch was established in 1913 to promote, conserve and display the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of southern Africa, and was the first botanic garden in the world to be devoted to a country's indigenous flora.
A world heritage site
Robben Island
From the 17th to the 20th centuries, Robben Island served as a place of banishment, isolation and imprisonment. Today it is a World Heritage Site and museum, a poignant reminder to the newly democratic South Africa of the price paid for freedom.
Wine Estates & Eateries
- Constantia Wine Route
- Durbanville Wine Routes
- WineCountry - Your online guide to wine estates, restaurants, eateries and a complete business directory of the Paarl Winelands
- Stellenbosch & its Wine Routes
- Swartland Wine Routes
- Overberg Wine - Elgin, Botriver, Hermanus, Stanford, Napier, Greyton, Theewaterskloof, Bredasdorp
An iconic destination
Cape Point Nature Reserve
An incredible view of the south-western tip of African. Do NOT miss this spectacular scenic wonder where the "two oceans meet". Declared a national park there is an abundance of natural fynbos and animals in the park.
An iconic destination
Cape Point Nature Reserve
An incredible view of the south-western tip of African. Do NOT miss this spectacular scenic wonder where the "two oceans meet". Declared a national park there is an abundance of natural fynbos and animals in the park.
An unmissable destination
Table Mountain Cableway
The Cableway has provided more than 20-million visitors with an unforgettable experience, taking them to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. Get a bird's eye view of the Mother City and enjoy a fabulous meal as you take in one of the most spectacular views in the world.
An iconic destination
Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and was build between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company who ruled at the time. Guided tours are offered daily or take a self guided tour through the buildings.
An iconic destination
Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and was build between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company who ruled at the time. Guided tours are offered daily or take a self guided tour through the buildings.
Two Oceans Aquarium
The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
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