Things to do

8 places

The V&A Waterfront and harbour buildings.

V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront and the red harbour boat

Thirty minutes on the red boat past the seals and the working harbour, then the Waterfront itself: the Cape Wheel, the shops, and a prayer room open around the clock with Jumu'ah on Fridays.

Opening: Operates daily. Departure times vary by route and season; use the current timetable for your stop.

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.

The Watershed sign and roof at the V&A Waterfront.

V&A Waterfront

Watershed at the Waterfront

A place to browse local design, ceramics, fashion and gifts, next to the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Opening: Daily 10am to 6pm.

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.

375 Albert Road, Woodstock

Old Biscuit Mill and Neighbourgoods Market

Woodstock’s weekend market at the Old Biscuit Mill, with food stalls and local design to browse.

Opening: Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm.

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

Confirm on the day.

Kloof Street, Gardens, City Bowl

Kloof Street shopping and a city stroll

Independent shops and local design along a sloping City Bowl street, with places to pause between browsing.

Opening: A public street with individual shop hours; plan shopping during the daytime.

31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay

Bay Harbour Market

Browse craft and food stalls inside a former fish factory at Hout Bay’s working harbour.

Opening: Friday 9.30am to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 5pm; public holidays 9.30am to 5pm.

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

Confirm on the day.

Check access and confirm on the day.