Cape Peninsula Travel Guide

Cape Town

A coastal landscape with a wooden boardwalk, cliffs, and the ocean.
A coastal cliff with a rugged coastline and deep blue ocean waves.
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a mountain, beaches, and a clear blue sea.
A rugged coastline with turbulent waves crashing against rocky shores and a backdrop of mountains.

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A rocky beach with large boulders, clear turquoise water, and a few penguins on the shore.

Boulders Beach

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Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
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Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins

Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins

Rp1.140.362
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Cape Town: Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour

Rp548.038
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
Come Join Us on the Cape Convoy

Avoid the Lines! - Avoid the Crowds! With Convoy Tours!

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Avoid the Lines! - Avoid the Crowds! With Convoy Tours!
Group eating at a table with haystack benches at a market in Cape Town

Cape Town Half Day Food Markets and Greenmarket Square Experience

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Cape Town Half Day Food Markets and Greenmarket Square Experience
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

Rp1.328.577
per adult
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Private Half-Day Boulders Beach Penguins and Simon’s Town Tour

Private Half-Day Boulders Beach Penguins and Simon’s Town Tour

Rp1.992.866
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Private Half-Day Boulders Beach Penguins and Simon’s Town Tour
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Where to stay in Cape Peninsula

Find the best Cape Peninsula areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a large building with a sign reading "Spirit of Victoria," and a wooden dock with a 'Please Keep' sign.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Two Oceans Aquarium or Nelson Mandela Gateway might round out your trip.

A coastal town with rocky shores, a beach, and mountains in the background.
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Camps Bay

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

A coastal park with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Point

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.

A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.

Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Houses of Parliament, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.

Green Point

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cape Peninsula Travel Guide