Entrance to Victora and Alfred Waterfront

Photo Credit: Sebastian Canaves

The V&A Waterfront, named for Queen Victoria and Prince Alfred of the United Kingdom, is a bustling hub for shopping and home to numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars with offerings of fresh and authentic South African cuisine. This is a must-see destination during your travels to Cape Town!

Robben Island Prison

Photo Credit: Grant Durr

Visit Nelson Mandela's former prison cell on Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of the apartheid system once enforced by the South African government. Deepen your knowledge of Mandela's courageous fight against racism and segregation in this historically significant Cape Town museum.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Photo Credit: Thomas Bennie

Ascend to Cape Town's highest heights on Table Mountain! Whether you trek by foot or glide along in a cable car, this peak (and the view from the top) is well worth a visit.

For transportation around Cape Town, a nonshared taxi is one recommendation, while taking Uber is another option. Cape Metro Rail is another way to go, but remember that the trains stop weekdays at 6 p.m.

If you're feeling limber, bicycles are available for rent all around Cape Town, and the city has dedicated bike lanes.