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ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY CENTRE

Table Mountain Hikes

Professional guided hikes up the mountain, on a variety of routes.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Kloof Nek, between City Bowl & Camps Bay | Revolving cable car to the top of the mountain.

Scootours

Gardens | Downhill freewheeling on non-motorised scooters.

Baikt Ceramics

Kloof St, Gardens | A pottery studio that offers unique ceramic experiences

Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Mt Nelson

Gardens | Delicious food, music, and lazy Sundays at the Nellie

Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson

Gardens | Dozens of teas and cakes and pastries in one of Cape Town's most iconic locations.

The Gallivanting Goose

The Castle, Waterfront, Kirstenbosch & other venues | An app-driven scavenger hunt.

Sky-Hi Ride

Foreshore | Amusement park ride offering a bird's eye view of Cape Town.

Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

Company Gardens | An audio and visual experience of the planets, stars and galaxies.

Skybar and Pink Flamingo Cinema

Long St, City Centre | A unique rooftop bar and private cinema in the heart of Cape Town.

The Chef’s Studio

Bree St | A unique concept space for interactive dining

Slave Route Challenge

1 June 2025 | A unique race with historic significance.

Clay Cafe in the City

Bree Street | A ceramic painting venue and tapas bar.

Pink Room Games Night Extravaganza

30 May 2025 | A night of fun and games hosted by Mr Monopoly.

MEET THE LOCALS: SOCIAL EXPERIENCES IN THE CITY CENTRE

First Thursdays Cape Town

City Centre | A celebration of art, culture, and creativity that enchants both locals and tourists...

Slave Route Challenge

1 June 2025 | A unique race with historic significance.

Cape Town Craft Club

1st & 2nd Wed of every month | A social circle for creative people, from seasoned makers to first...

Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

Selected Wed evenings | Cosy crafting while watching films at the Labia Theatre.

The Nine Four

City Bowl | Running crew with nightclub after-parties

CITY CENTRE TOURS

Free Walking Tours Cape Town

Central City | A relaxed, fun and informative tour for all ages.

Bo Kaap Cooking Tour

Bo Kaap | Zanie Misbach shares Cape Malay lifestyle and cooking skills in a cultural tour and...

Urban Safari by Kiff Kombi Tours

By arrangement | Alternative Cape Town experience, with District Six, Bo Kaap, Chapman’s Peak,...

Cape Fusion Tours

By arrangement | Cape Malay cooking with Cass Abrahams.

Hop On – Hop Off Bus Tours

Check website for spots to join the bus | Explore the city from an open top bus.

Culture Connect

By arrangement, or check website for upcoming tours | Art and cultural tours of Cape Town.

Cape Heritage Tours

Check Instagram for meeting points | Story-based walking tours of the old Cape.

HEALTH & WELLNESS: CITY CENTRE

The White Lotus Wellness Centre

Gardens | A multicultural collection of wellness practitioners and facilitators

Urban Boutique Spa

City Central | Cosmetic treatments as well as full-body massages, scrubs and exfoliations.

Nude Foods & Wild Eatery

East City | Plastic-free grocery store and vegan food truck

Roark Gyms

East City | Personal and group training.

Sleek Barbershop

Bo Kaap | A full grooming experience in-house or as a call out.

All about Yoga

Tamboerskloof | Private and group yoga lessons.

Librisa Spa at Mount Nelson

Gardens | World class treatments, wellness programs and workshops.

The Grotto Spa at Capital 15 on Orange

Gardens | A tranquil retreat in the heart of Cape Town

CITY CENTRE SIGHTSEEING

St George’s Cathedral

Central City | The oldest cathedral in Southern Africa.

Auwal Mosque Bo Kaap

Bo Kaap | The oldest mosque in South Africa.

Groote Kerk

Central City | South Africa's oldest place of Christian worship.

St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral

Central City | The mother church of all Catholics in Southern Africa.

Tikvat Israel Synagogue

Gardens | The first synagogue in South Africa.

South African Jewish Museum

Gardens | Texts, archival photographs, film footage, documents, multimedia displays and more.

District Six Museum

Buitenkant St | Preserving the memories of District Six and displaced people everywhere.

Signal Hill and the Noon Gun

Signal Hill | A historic cannon, fired (nearly) daily since 1806.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Kloof Nek, between City Bowl & Camps Bay | Revolving cable car to the top of the mountain.

The Castle of Good Hope

Central City | The oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa, built between 1666 and 1679.

Iziko Slave Lodge

Central City | Moving insight into the slave trade in the Cape and the living conditions of the...

Koopmans-de Wet House

Strand St | A museum furnished as a home for a wealthy Cape family in the late 18th Century.

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Bo Kaap | Museum of local Islamic culture, Islamic decorative art and the history of the Bo-Kaap...

The Company’s Garden

City Central | A public park and botanical garden in the heart of Cape Town.

Mandela Exhibition

City Hall, Darling St | Permanent exhibition of the world-renowned peace icon.

Slave Route Challenge

1 June 2025 | A unique race with historic significance.

Iziko South African Museum

Company Gardens | Home to more than one-and-a-half million specimens of scientific importance.

Truth to Power: Desmond Tutu

Buitenkant St | A first-of-its-kind, permanent exhibition of the world-renowned archbishop.

The Camissa Museum

Inside the Castle of Good Hope | The untold stories of the Camissa Africans and those classified as...

Museum of Dogs

Gardens | A first-of-its-kind museum dedicated to celebrating dogs.

BOUTIQUE SHOPS IN THE CITY CENTRE

Chandler House

Church St, Central City | Small gallery, shop and studio in an 18th century Cape Georgian house.

The Book Lounge

East City | Much-loved independent bookshop that hosts launches, talks, and the Open Book Festival.

Nude Foods & Wild Eatery

East City | Plastic-free grocery store and vegan food truck

Plantify

Gardens & East City | South Africa's first online plant shop.

Honest Chocolate

Wale St, City Centre | The only dedicated chocolate cafe in the city.

Always Welcome Heritage House

Cape Town CBD | An extraordinary showcase of local design.

Sitting Pretty

Gardens | Ethically made clothing made with natural and environmentally friendly fibres.

Good Good Good

Bree St | Fashion brand specialising in functional basic menswear.

Vintage with Love

East City | Curated vintage clothing sold for charity.

OKHA

Gardens | Blending timeless classicism with cutting-edge modern design.

Block & Chisel

Diep River, Wynberg, Gardens | Exquisitely crafted furniture inspired by classic designs and...

Cécile & Boyd

Tamboerskloof | Designer homeware that blends classic, contemporary, European and African...

LIM

Gardens | Contemporary, locally handcrafted furniture and objects for the home.

Black Betty

Hout St, CBD | Fine jewellery and curated piercings

Merchants on Long

Long Street | High end boutique for African fashion and design

Afraid of Mice

East City | Fashionable thrift boutique store.

Dear Rae

City Centre | Sustainability focused jewellery brand.

Meraki

Gardens | Minimalist jewellery that embodies elegance and simplicity.

Raimondo

Gardens | Luxury bespoke jewellery

CITY CENTRE BARS, CAFES & RESTAURANTS

Ground Art Caffe

160 Strand St, De Waterkant | Coffee bar, café and micro gallery.

The Ladder Arts Studio

Bree St, City Centre | "Art. Coffee. Community."

Truth Coffee

East City | Winner of 'World's Most Luxurious Coffee Shop' (Daily Telegraph) 2 years in a row.

Culture Wine Bar at Grub And Vine

Bree St, City Centre | A stylish experience of all the South African wine industry has to offer.

Rocklands Park (Deer Park)

Vredehoek | A popular destination for families with young children.

Nude Foods & Wild Eatery

East City | Plastic-free grocery store and vegan food truck

The Chef’s Table

Gardens (in Mt Nelson hotel) | An immersive culinary experience, eating in the chef's kitchen.

Plant

Buiten St, City Centre | Helping locals to live a healthier and more eco-conscious life.

Aubergine Restaurant

Gardens | Sophisticated, intimate fine dining restaurant

TAP Bar at Table Mountain

Kloof Nek | Views over the city bowl from the lower cablecar station.

Honest Chocolate

Wale St, City Centre | The only dedicated chocolate cafe in the city.

Planet Bar

Gardens (in the Mt Nelson hotel) | One of the best bars around

The Gin Bar

Wale St, Central City | A speak-easy bar nestled within a Mediterranean-style secret courtyard.

Bacini’s Pizzeria & Deli

Kloof St, Gardens | Modern Italian dining done right

Our Local Restaurant

Kloof St, Gardens | Aesthetically pleasing scenery and food in a social atmosphere.

6 Spin St Restaurant & Gallery

City Centre | Art gallery and restaurant in a historic building.

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Various locations across the city and the peninsula | Dog-friendly South African restaurant chain...

El Burro Taqueria

Green Point & Tamboerskloof | Dog-friendly Mexican restaurant.

Urchin Restaurant

Buitengracht St, City Centre | A variety of seafood dishes for the tastebuds.

Fyn Restaurant

City Centre | Award-winning fine dining from chef Peter Tempelhoff

The Red Room

Gardens (in Mt Nelson Hotel) | Pan-Asian inspired menu from the team at Chefs Warehouse.

The Athletic Club & Social

Central City | An elegant speakeasy-style bar with a large balcony.

Yours Truly

Kloof St | A vibey space to enjoy a sandwich or drink

Kloof Street House

Kloof St | A Victorian-inspired bar and restaurant in a series of character-filled rooms.

The Drinkery

Shortmarket St, City Centre | A contemporary speakeasy overlooking a vineyard

Publik Wine Bar

Tamboerskloof | An 'open' bar specialising in organic, natural and sustainable wines.

Dust & Dynamite

East City | A wild west themed bar.

Harringtons

East City | A classic cocktail lounge, restaurant and boutique bar.

House of Machines

Shortmarket St, City Centre | Coffee, beer, cocktails, and music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’.

Gigi Rooftop Bar

St George's Mall | A place "where overstaying your welcome is always encouraged".

Iron Steak Bar

Bree St | A 1920s inspired bar, accompanying a restaurant specialising in top class steaks.

Hacienda

Bree St | A modern twist on authentic coastal Mexican cuisine.

ëlgr Restaurant

Kloof St, Gardens | An outdoor/indoor intimate restuarant with global inspired cuisine

Ramenhead

City Centre | Japanese-inspired menu from the team behind the award-winning FYN restaurant.

Sea Breeze

Bree St | Elegant local seafood bistro with a social long table.

JC Brasserie

Zonnebloem | Popular sports viewing venue serving homemade comfort food in a relaxed vibe.

GelatoMania

Waterfront, Kloof St, Newlands, Sea Point, Hermanus, Stellenbosch | Unique family-run gelaterias.

Mountain Club Bistro

Tamboerskloof | Hidden bar at the top of the Cloud 9 hotel in the heart of Cape Town.

Ricks Café Americain

Kloof St, Gardens | Local, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine.

Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar

Longmarket St, City Centre | Japanese-inspired restaurant and rooftop bar.

Skybar and Pink Flamingo Cinema

Long St, City Centre | A unique rooftop bar and private cinema in the heart of Cape Town.

Barcadia

City Centre | Cape Town's first Bar-and-Arcade is packed with a selection of classic arcade games.

The Fireman’s Arms

Green Point | One of Cape Town's oldest pubs, and a popular spot for viewing live matches.

Van Hunks

Gardens | Popular spot offering Mzansi flavour and a sports viewing atmosphere.

The Perseverance Tavern

City Central | A golden oldie spot famous for soccer and rugby games live viewing

Tiger’s Milk

City Centre, Muizenberg, Claremont, Century City, Stellenbosch | Hearty pub food and live game...

Hudsons

Claremont, Gardens, Green Point, Muizenberg, Stellenbosch | American-inspired restaurant.

Jerry’s Burger Bar

Bloubergstrand, City Centre, Tyger Valley | A lively sports-friendly environment.

PERFORMANCE VENUES TO CHECK OUT IN THE CITY CENTRE

Alliance Française du Cap

Loop St, City Centre | A centre for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring bands and local...

Youngblood Africa

Bree St, City Centre | A platform for performance and visual artists of all genres.

The Homecoming Centre

East City | A multi-purpose space for arts, performance, learning & community.

House of Machines

Shortmarket St, City Centre | Coffee, beer, cocktails, and music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’.

The Selective

Gardens | A live performance and events venue.

Artscape Theatre Centre

Foreshore | Cape Town’s premiere performing arts venue.

The Wave Theatre

CBD | Hidden theatre venue on bustling Long Street

What's on in Cape Town City Centre: Articles

ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY CENTRE

MEET THE LOCALS: SOCIAL EXPERIENCES IN THE CITY CENTRE

CITY CENTRE TOURS

HEALTH & WELLNESS: CITY CENTRE

CITY CENTRE SIGHTSEEING

BOUTIQUE SHOPS IN THE CITY CENTRE

CITY CENTRE BARS, CAFES & RESTAURANTS

PERFORMANCE VENUES TO CHECK OUT IN THE CITY CENTRE

ART GALLERIES IN THE CITY CENTRE