5-Day Cape Town Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   3h · 4.9★ · 335 reviews

   Township Tour in Cape Town South Africa

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $50 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 4.8★ · 74 reviews

   Half-Day Small-Group Township Tour South Africa from Cape Town

   • 4.8★ · 74 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $48 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h · 4.7★ · 2.3k reviews

   Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town

   • Top-rated · 4.7★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $60 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h to 3h · 5.0★ · 119 reviews

   African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $113 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h 30m · 4.7★ · 268 reviews

   From Cape Town: African Dinner and Drumming Experience

   • 4.7★ · 268 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $62 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 4.9★ · 486 reviews

   The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $143 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   5h · 4.7★ · 364 reviews

   From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour

   • 4.7★ · 364 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $59 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   9h 30m · 4.9★ · 317 reviews

   Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $66 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   144h · 5.0★ · 325 reviews

   6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Instant confirmation

   From $851 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   48h · 4.8★ · 288 reviews

   2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $360 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.9★ · 156 reviews

   Cape Town Kayak Adventure in Table Mountain Marine Reserve

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $38 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h to 5h · 5.0★ · 70 reviews

   HIKE Cape Town-South Africa With a Private Guide

   • 5.0★ · 70 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Private tour

   From $158 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   8h to 10h · 4.9★ · 266 reviews

   Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $199 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h · 4.9★ · 11 reviews

   Cape Peninsula & Boulders Beach Day Trip from Cape Town

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $47 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h · 5.0★ · 3 reviews

   Full-Day Tour to Cape of Good Hope & Penguins from Cape Town

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $57 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h to 4h · 4.2★ · 134 reviews

   Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Half-day

   From $59 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   1h 30m · 4.3★ · 107 reviews

   Catamaran Sunset Champagne Cruise Cape Town

   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $41 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.2★ · 393 reviews

   Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Likely to sell out

   From $47 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h · 4.3★ · 173 reviews

   Champagne Cruise (Pre-Sunset) from Cape Town

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Likely to sell out

   From $28 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.8★ · 75 reviews

   Sunset Boat Cruise Cape Town

   • 4.8★ · 75 reviews
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $41 a personReserve on Viator