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# Top Things To Do in Cape Town

By [Tayler Gill (@TravelingTayler)](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler)

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Published 24 November 2022 · Updated 24 November 2022

Category: travel

Cape Town is a city filled with fun activities and adventure. From exploring the beautiful beaches to water sports, there’s something for everyone. It is home to the beautiful Table Mountain, which you can hike and get a view of Cape Town that few people get to see, and much more. 

Here are my top activities to do in this beautiful city and make sure to add this to your travel bucket list!

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## Items

### 1. [Paragliding from Signal Hill](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/0/paragliding-from-signal-hill)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/om616rkekww9z5hpzngq.jpg)
- Location: Signal Hill
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9175912,"lng":18.4028427},"viewport":{"south":-33.9189651802915,"west":18.4014572697085,"north":-33.9162672197085,"east":18.4041552302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/school-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/school\_pinlet","name":"Fly Cape Town Paragliding","place\_id":"ChIJSdRgkgZnzB0Rhnr8JnSzz1I","types":\["university","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=5967185342740855430","utc\_offset":120,"website":"http://www.flycapetown.co.za/","searchTerm":"Fly Cape Town Paragliding, Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Adventure
- Description: Paragliding in Signal Hill, Cape Town is a must for adventure enthusiast and provides stunning views of the city and ocean. The pilots are all very experienced and friendly giving you a safe and memorable experience.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbR77Hm9Kk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbR77Hm9Kk)
- Visited: false

### 2. [Hiking Table Mountain](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/6/hiking-table-mountain)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bwqtfisusbohdhub278j.jpg)
- Location: Table Mountain
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Table Mountain, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.96282199999999,"lng":18.4098406},"viewport":{"south":-33.9720759360019,"west":18.39383317622858,"north":-33.95356705716609,"east":18.42584802377142}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Table Mountain","place\_id":"ChIJbQTmV-ZnzB0RYkP6\_MCaVK8","types":\["natural\_feature","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=12633893008349741922","utc\_offset":120,"searchTerm":"Table Mountain, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Adventure
- Description: A scenic view is the reward once you have reached the top of table mountain.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=488&end=589](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=488&end=589)
- Visited: false

### 3. [Sunset hike of Lion's Head](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/8/sunset-hike-of-lions-head)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i8jlefax3n3s6ijgvjjw.jpg)
- Location: Signal Hill
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Lion's Head, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9350375,"lng":18.3889709},"viewport":{"south":-33.94429445775847,"west":18.37296347622858,"north":-33.92577953580607,"east":18.40497832377142}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Lion's Head","place\_id":"ChIJ7Tf0rQVnzB0REQJgaykzKEg","types":\["natural\_feature","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=5199462022787367441","utc\_offset":120,"searchTerm":"Lion's Head, Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Adventure
- Description: This is one of the most beautiful and adventurous experiences you will ever have. This spot has one of the greatest views you'll ever witness in Cape Town.
- Video Link: -
- Visited: false

### 4. [Try the food](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/12/try-the-food)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/css0fso96onquui8hjqq.jpg)
- Location: Cape Town
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Cape Town, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9248685,"lng":18.4240553},"viewport":{"south":-34.35980610964359,"west":18.3074487758017,"north":-33.47127004603382,"east":19.00466996799566}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Cape Town","place\_id":"ChIJ1-4miA9QzB0Rh6ooKPzhf2g","types":\["locality","political"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Cape+Town,+South+Africa&ftid=0x1dcc500f8826eed7:0x687fe1fc2828aa87","utc\_offset":120,"searchTerm":"Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Food
- Description: Cape Town was surprisingly has a lot to offer when it comes to food. Every meal we have feasted was super good and delicious!
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqtC5X11mpE&t=108s&start=109&end=242](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqtC5X11mpE&t=108s&start=109&end=242)
- Visited: false

### 5. [Horseback Riding](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/1/horseback-riding)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qa0otavcwwcuo2sozlaa.jpg)
- Location: Noordhoek Beach
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"13 Beach Rd, Chapmans Peak, Cape Town, 7979, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.0993632,"lng":18.36996139999999},"viewport":{"south":-34.1006926302915,"west":18.36852106970849,"north":-34.09799466970851,"east":18.3712190302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/lodging-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#909CE1","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/hotel\_pinlet","name":"Noordhoek Beach Cottage","place\_id":"ChIJvUFnErdrzB0R0c7hyKIDhUE","types":\["lodging","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=4721183782057660113","utc\_offset":120,"website":"http://www.noordhoekbeachvilla.co.za/","searchTerm":"Noordhoek Beach Cottage, Beach Road, Chapmans Peak, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: Horseback riding is a fantastic outdoor activity for your family. The scenery in Cape Town is amazing, and the horses are extremely well trained and well cared for.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=89&end=126](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=89&end=126)
- Visited: false

### 6. [Visit the Franschhoek Wine Tram](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/4/visit-the-franschhoek-wine-tram)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bzyzmvddsphcedrqitud.jpg)
- Location: Franschhoek
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Corner of Main Road and, Cabriere St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9058036,"lng":19.1131168},"viewport":{"south":-33.9073548302915,"west":19.1116941197085,"north":-33.9046568697085,"east":19.11439208029151}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal)","place\_id":"ChIJZbjfvPS8zR0RSkk22Wwx8MQ","types":\["point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=14190896769414875466","utc\_offset":120,"website":"https://winetram.co.za/?utm\_source=gmb&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=franschhoek\_terminal","searchTerm":"Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal), Cabriere Street, Franschhoek, South Africa"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: Enjoy the beauty of Franschhoek while discovering its heritage and unique flavors. This guided tour will take you through the beautiful Franschhoek Wine Route as you enjoy tasting different types of wine while riding in a tram.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=313&end=342](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=313&end=342)
- Visited: false

### 7. [See Simon's Town and Boulders Beach Penguins](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/5/see-simons-town-and-boulders-beach-penguins)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/m9y6zcoon8x0tfp98unr.jpg)
- Location: Simon's Town
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.195684,"lng":18.4494302},"viewport":{"south":-34.1970975802915,"west":18.4479317697085,"north":-34.1943996197085,"east":18.4506297302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#13B5C7","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Boulders Beach","place\_id":"ChIJKeByCDY-zB0RECn0gAHgvHw","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=8988305253387741456","utc\_offset":120,"website":"https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table\_mountain/tourism/attractions.php#boulders","searchTerm":"Boulders Beach, Kleintuin Road, Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: Simon's Town and Boulders Beach Penguins is a fantastic opportunity to get up close with the world famous African penguins, who live in their natural habitat in Boulders Beach.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=452&end=486](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=452&end=486)
- Visited: false

### 8. [Picnic at Cape Point Vineyards](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/10/picnic-at-cape-point-vineyards)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rj0b5dfidpbijeqjdguf.jpg)
- Location: Noordhoek
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Silvermine Rd, Noordhoek, Cape Town, 7979, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.09923879999999,"lng":18.3824583},"viewport":{"south":-34.1005610802915,"west":18.3810812197085,"north":-34.0978631197085,"east":18.3837791802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Cape Point Vineyards","place\_id":"ChIJkU4E9BNpzB0Rfs0CcD4HDp0","types":\["tourist\_attraction","food","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=11316990878377233790","utc\_offset":120,"website":"http://www.cpv.co.za/","searchTerm":"Cape Point Vineyards, Silvermine Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: Enjoy an afternoon picnic with friends and family at Cape Point Vineyards. They can provide you with delicious food, great selection of wines and beers and a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=423&end=436](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=423&end=436)
- Visited: false

### 9. [Surfing in Muizenberg](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/3/surfing-in-muizenberg)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/et76slr6kfeqwsd5h9ux.jpg)
- Location: Muizenberg
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"72 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.1076529,"lng":18.4704558},"viewport":{"south":-34.1091374302915,"west":18.4691721697085,"north":-34.1064394697085,"east":18.4718701302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"72 Beach Rd","place\_id":"ChIJOzRMolZAzB0Rs6j-3ke4YTk","types":\["street\_address"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=72+Beach+Rd,+Muizenberg,+Cape+Town,+7950,+South+Africa&ftid=0x1dcc4056a24c343b:0x3961b847defea8b3","utc\_offset":120,"searchTerm":"72 Beach Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Water Activity
- Description: Experience the thrill of surfing in Muizenberg, one of South Africa’s most popular beach cities. Surfing is a fantastic way to spend your day, learning something new and exploring new places.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=242&end=257](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=242&end=257)
- Visited: false

### 10. [Enjoy Camp's Bay Beach](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/7/enjoy-camps-bay-beach)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bocvziwznbpezpm0hhyi.jpg)
- Location: Cape Town
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9506605,"lng":18.3776413},"viewport":{"south":-33.95370695931059,"west":18.37486343662846,"north":-33.94763210922464,"east":18.37869223044336}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Camps Bay Beach","place\_id":"ChIJuUZtdVNmzB0R-7OvUK-IBzE","types":\["natural\_feature","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=3532942719249789947","utc\_offset":120,"searchTerm":"Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Beach
- Description: Camp's Bay Beach is a long stretch of white sand filled with restaurants, clubs and hotels. The bay provides a great swimming spot, with clear blue water and a few surf shops near by.
- Video Link: -
- Visited: false

### 11. [Work at CoWorking Spaces](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/11/work-at-coworking-spaces)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nk3gidbbblktqswoxvqb.jpg)
- Location: De Waterkant
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"16 Ebenezer Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9124908,"lng":18.4186935},"viewport":{"south":-33.91390578029149,"west":18.4173787697085,"north":-33.9112078197085,"east":18.4200767302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/lodging-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#909CE1","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/hotel\_pinlet","name":"Old Foundry Hotel","place\_id":"ChIJYZmC7FxnzB0RaxbMGu2VnsI","types":\["lodging","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=14023811135267673707","utc\_offset":120,"website":"https://www.oldfoundryhotel.com/","searchTerm":"Old Foundry Hotel, Ebenezer Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Working Essential
- Description: This coworking space is perfect for tourists looking to do a little work while on vacation.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyYH8dXvlMk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyYH8dXvlMk)
- Visited: false

### 12. [Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/2/kirstenbosch-botanical-garden)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xzeq8hh8hut1kebwv5xb.jpg)
- Location: Rhodes Drive
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-33.9875011,"lng":18.432722},"viewport":{"south":-33.9948961,"west":18.42919155,"north":-33.98503609999999,"east":18.43704295}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden","place\_id":"ChIJecz6YqhCzB0RZqXqcdmKfBs","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1980610602659915110","utc\_offset":120,"website":"https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch/","searchTerm":"Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Nature
- Description: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town, and for good reason. It has a wide variety of plants and flowers, including some very rare ones.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=186&end=212](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vL4Pj2qPT0&start=186&end=212)
- Visited: false

### 13. [Cape of Good Hope](https://listium.com/@TravelingTayler/77308/top-things-to-do-in-cape-town/9/cape-of-good-hope)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mp8auxzxccml9ezs3gce.jpg)
- Location: Cape Peninsula
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Cape Point Rd, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-34.3568425,"lng":18.4739882},"viewport":{"south":-34.3582691802915,"west":18.4724568697085,"north":-34.3555712197085,"east":18.4751548302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Cape of Good Hope","place\_id":"ChIJZz\_grPwizB0R6aJ8t\_FcKDU","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=3830413676313879273","utc\_offset":120,"website":"http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table\_mountain/tourism/attractions.php#goodhope","searchTerm":"Cape of Good Hope, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa"}
- Category: Nature
- Description: Cape of Good Hope is one of the most significant historical places in South Africa, located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, which is also home to Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa.
- Video Link: -
- Visited: false