Experiencing Cape Town

While the list of things to do in Cape Town is fairly endless, here are our top recommendations for how to make the most of your time here:

Andrew and Stephanie's favs:

Go up the Table Mountain cable car

Wander around the Kirstenbosch gardens

Explore Kalk Bay: The bride has many shopping recommendations, and the groom can tell you where to go for the best fish & chips in the city

See the penguins at Boulders Beach

Eat and drink along Bree and Kloof Streets

Enjoy the Camps Bay beach

Visit the V&A Waterfront

Book a ticket for the hop-on-hop-off Red bus to get a feel for the city's layout

Pop into a Woolworth's whenever you see one! Think South African Target but 10x better

Try the Old Biscuit Mill, Noordhoek Night Market, or the Oranjezicht Market for a combined shopping and dining vibe

Check out Groot Constantia for an amazing wine tasting experience in the city

Grab a cocktail at the bar at the Silo, a favorite of the bride and groom

For culture and arts lovers:

Check out Zeitz MOCAA

Go on a Bo Kaap tour

Try Cape Malay cuisine

Visit the District Six museum

Visit Robben Island

For nature lovers:

Hike Lion's Head (in a group)

Check out Cape Town's great scuba driving, windsurfing, and sea kayaking activities

For cyclists: try mountain biking at Silvermine or Tokai Forest — Jamie, Gravin, and Darwin can point you in the right direction!

If you're brave, go on a shark watching tour!