Cape Town is a beautiful city with so much to offer, and this six-day plan is built with families in mind. It moves from beach relaxation and city landmarks to a peninsula drive, , a wine day trip and a final sunset at the gardens and coast.
Arrival and relaxation
An easy first day to settle in, explore the neighbourhood and enjoy the beaches.
Morning
Arrive and settle in
Arrive at your hotel or Airbnb and get comfortable after the journey.
Morning
Stroll the neighbourhood
Take a gentle walk around the area to get familiar with your surroundings.
Afternoon
Relax at the beach
Spend the afternoon on one of Cape Town's beautiful beaches, such as or .
Table Mountain and city tour
Start high above the city, then explore its most iconic landmarks and finish at the waterfront.
Morning
Cable car up
Start early with the cable car to the top of for breathtaking views over the city.
Afternoon
Guided city tour
After coming down, take a guided city tour past some of Cape Town's most iconic landmarks, including the , the neighbourhood and the .
Evening
Dinner and shopping at the
End the day with dinner and some shopping at the .
Cape Peninsula tour
A full day along the peninsula's coastline, ending with an evening in the trendy neighbourhoods.
Morning
Peninsula tour
Take a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, with stops at , , and to see the penguins.
Afternoon
Seafood lunch in
Enjoy lunch at one of the many seafood restaurants in .
Evening
Explore or
Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon and spend the evening exploring the trendy neighbourhoods of or .
Robben Island and District Six Museum
A meaningful day exploring Cape Town's history, from Nelson Mandela's island prison to the and the colourful .
Morning
Ferry to
Take a ferry to , where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
Afternoon
After returning to Cape Town, visit the to learn about the forced removals of residents during apartheid.
Evening
and Cape Malay cuisine
Spend the rest of the day exploring the colourful streets of and trying some traditional Cape Malay cuisine.
Wine tasting in Stellenbosch
A relaxed day trip to the vineyards and charming town of , returning to Cape Town for dinner.
Morning
Day trip to
Take a day trip to the nearby town of , known for its beautiful vineyards and wine estates.
Afternoon
Wine tasting and town centre
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of wine tasting and exploring the charming town centre.
Evening
Dinner in Cape Town
Return to Cape Town in the evening for dinner at one of the city's many excellent restaurants.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and beach sunset
A garden morning followed by a peaceful sunset picnic by the coast and a farewell dinner.
Morning
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Spend the morning exploring the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which showcase South Africa's unique flora and fauna.
Afternoon
Sunset picnic at a quieter beach
Head to one of Cape Town's lesser-known beaches, such as Llandudno or Noordhoek, for a peaceful sunset picnic.
Evening
Farewell dinner
End your trip with a farewell dinner at one of Cape Town's top-rated restaurants.