Hotels in the City Bowl or V&A Waterfront HotelClose to sights and ride-hailing.
3Days
12Stops
9Meal tips
About £70-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Cape Town: Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, a drive along Chapman's Peak to Cape Point and Boulders penguins, and a day of wine tasting in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek. Weather changes quickly, so check the cable car status. Be careful with valuables and use ride-hailing at night.
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Day by day
Table Mountain and the city
08:00
Table Mountain cable car
A rotating cable car to the flat-topped mountain with 360-degree views. Go early for clear skies, and check wind closures.
View on map ↗💡 Book online to skip queues.
13:00
Bo-Kaap
A hillside neighbourhood with brightly painted houses and a Cape Malay food heritage.
View on map ↗💡 Try a Cape Malay curry.
15:30
V&A Waterfront
A working harbour with shops, restaurants and views of the mountain.
View on map ↗💡 Take the Two Oceans Aquarium if you want an indoor activity.
19:00
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastSouth African · $
lunchCape Malay currySouth African · $
dinnerSeafood by the seaSouth African · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Table Mountain cable car 🏨 Find a hotel
Cape Peninsula
08:30
Chapman's Peak Drive
A scenic coastal road carved into cliffs. A toll applies.
View on map ↗💡 Check for road closures.
10:30
Boulders Beach penguins
A colony of African penguins on a sheltered beach. Walk the boardwalks.
View on map ↗💡 Do not touch the penguins.
13:00
14:30
Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope
Dramatic cliffs and a lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. Take the funicular or walk.
View on map ↗💡 Keep food hidden from baboons.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastSouth African · $
lunchFish and chipsSouth African · $$
dinnerBraai (barbecue)South African · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Chapman's Peak Drive
Winelands
09:30
Drive to Stellenbosch
About 45 minutes from Cape Town. Arrange a driver if you plan to taste wine.
View on map ↗💡 Never drink and drive.
10:30
Wine tasting at two estates
Taste local wines such as Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. Many estates offer tastings with views.
View on map ↗💡 Book ahead at popular estates.
14:00
Lunch at a wine estate
Many wineries serve lunches with local produce.
View on map ↗💡 Reserve in advance.
17:00
Return to Cape Town
Drive back through the valleys in the evening light.
View on map ↗💡 Arrive before dark.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastSouth African · $
lunchWinery lunchSouth African · $$
dinnerFarewell dinnerSouth African · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Drive to Stellenbosch
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereCape Town International Airport is about 25 minutes from the centre by taxi or the MyCiTi bus.
🚆 Getting aroundHire a car or use Uber and Bolt. Public transport is limited. The MyCiTi bus covers the city and waterfront.
💷 CurrencySouth African rand (ZAR). Cards widely accepted; tip around 10%.
🗣 LanguageEnglish, Afrikaans and Xhosa. English is widely spoken.
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