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Best Things to do in Cape Town (2026)

Many of the best experiences in Cape Town are outdoors and free. Hiking Lion's Head at sunrise or before sunset gives some of the finest views in the city, while Signal Hill offers almost the same panorama with a road to the top, making it ideal for a relaxed evening with a picnic. Wind is the main factor to plan around: avoid exposed hikes on very windy days and keep a flexible list of indoor options.

Closer to the centre, a walk through the Bo-Kaap introduces the city's Cape Malay heritage, its mosques and its colourful streets, and the Bo-Kaap Museum on Wale Street is the natural starting point. For beach time, Camps Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard has the classic view of white sand below the Twelve Apostles, though the water is cold, while Muizenberg on False Bay has gentler, warmer waves and surf schools for beginners. Both are busiest at weekends and in the December holidays, so go early in the day.

5 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Cape Town

  1. Lion’s Head Hike Hike and viewpoint, Signal HillThe path up 669-metre Lion's Head spirals around the peak to a summit with views over Table Mountain, the City Bowl and the Atlantic coast.
  2. Bo-Kaap Walk Historic neighbourhood walk, Bo-KaapOn the slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap's colourful houses, mosques and Cape Malay heritage make it the most rewarding neighbourhood for a short walk in central Cape Town.
  3. Signal Hill Viewpoint, Signal HillA road climbs to the top of 350-metre Signal Hill, a popular sunset spot with views across the city centre, the harbour and the Atlantic Seaboard.

Thing to do

2. Bo-Kaap Walk

Historic neighbourhood walkBo-Kaap

On the slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap's colourful houses, mosques and Cape Malay heritage make it the most rewarding neighbourhood for a short walk in central Cape Town.

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3. Signal Hill

ViewpointSignal Hill

A road climbs to the top of 350-metre Signal Hill, a popular sunset spot with views across the city centre, the harbour and the Atlantic Seaboard.

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