Things to do

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Hout Bay

Clay Café Hout Bay

Choose a ceramic piece and spend an unhurried afternoon painting. A creative outing to fit between the more active days.

Opening: Daily 9am to 5pm.

The Victoria Wharf atrium in a 2019 photograph.

V&A Waterfront

Shopping at the V&A Waterfront

Browse the Waterfront’s shops and make room for the harbour, the Aquarium or a walk along the water in the same visit.

Opening: Victoria Wharf shops generally open daily 9am to 9pm.

Century City

Canal Walk Shopping Centre

An indoor shopping stop in Century City, with stores for fashion, homeware and everyday essentials.

Opening: Daily 9am to 9pm.

Illustration of fresh produce at a fictional Cape Town harbour market.

Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

A weekend market for fresh produce, local food and a slow breakfast near the harbour. There is a seasonal Wednesday evening market too.

Opening: Saturday 8am to 2.30pm; Sunday 8.30am to 2.30pm. Wednesday evening 4pm to 9.30pm, closed during June and July.

Halal arrangements vary by stall. Confirm with the individual kitchen.

Confirm on the day.

Queen Victoria Street, City Bowl

Company’s Garden

A central garden for a shaded pause, with museums and the Iziko Planetarium close by.

Opening: Daily: September to March 7am to 7pm; April to August 7am to 6pm.

Queen Victoria Street, City Bowl

Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

A journey through space on the digital dome, beside Company’s Garden. Choose a scheduled show before you arrive.

Opening: Tuesday to Sunday, with timed shows. Iziko lists building access from 8am to 4pm, with winter weekend opening at 8.30am.

Green Point

Green Point Park

An easy park stroll with indigenous planting, open lawns and space to slow down near the stadium.

Opening: Daily 7am to 7pm, according to the published visitor guide.

Green Point and Mouille Point

Green Point and Mouille Point at sunset

Watch the evening light along the coast, with a promenade stroll near Green Point and Mouille Point.

Opening: Plan a daylight promenade walk and arrive before the day’s sunset.

Check access and confirm on the day.