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Overview

A coming-together of cultures, cuisines and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park.

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Best Things to Do

Cape Town’s top sights and activities, from hiking up Table Mountain to visiting the best wine estates.

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Best Time to Visit

From whale-watching and hiking to some glorious beach time, here's when to visit Cape Town.

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Things to Know

Cape Town offers paragliding and rappelling, thriving arts and dining scenes, and more. Here are nine tips to help you plan your visit.

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Transportation

Travel safely around Cape Town with this guide to the city’s transportation options.

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Free Things to Do

Thanks to vibrant markets, picture-perfect neighborhoods, urban hikes and glorious beaches, it doesn’t cost anything to see the best of Cape Town.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know Cape Town's unique mix of cultures and beautiful landscapes through its neighborhoods. These are 7 of our favorites to help you decide.

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Day Trips

Cape Town is hard to leave, but take a day trip outside the city, and you'll be glad you did.

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Money and Costs

Cape Town is home to some of the most spectacular attractions in the world and we want you to see them all without breaking the bank.

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Traveling with Kids

The best places for family fun in the South African capital.

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