Top Cape Town Tickets & Passes

Cape Town sits at the intersection of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, making its surrounding waters a unique ecosystem teeming with marine life. Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium with skip-the-line access, where you can see some of the region’s most famous aquatic residents including sharks, yellowfin tuna, Knysna seahorses, the rare hagfish, and much more.

Visit the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island to learn about apartheid and see where Mandela and other activists and politicians were incarcerated during the regime. After lunch (own expense), visit Table Mountain and enjoy free time at Bo-Kaap, a neighborhood known for its colorful houses and Cape Malay culture.

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s oldest colonial buildings, dating back to the 17th century. This admission ticket lets you arrive at time of your choice and spend as long as you like inside. Take in highlights including the daily Key Ceremony, the Castle Military Museum, and the William Fehr art collection on a self-guided tour, or join one of the guided tours (included) to see the dungeons, ramparts, and armouries.

Skip the ticketing line to buy the Robben Island Ticket. Take a shared boat trip to Robben Island Museum and explore the island where former South African President Nelson Mandela was held as a political prisoner for 18 years. View his prison cell, and learn about the dramatic history of the island and South Africa from a former political Robben Island prisoner. Take a historical walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on the Long Walk to Freedom pathway. This is one of the most significant historic tours you will experience on your journey to Cape Town, South Africa. South African Citizens are welcome to purchase this ticket as there is limited availability.

District Six is one of Cape Town most notorious neighborhoods and one of the areas of the city that suffered the most during apartheid. The District Six Museum is an emotional tribute to those who were forcibly removed from their homes in District Six, as well as offering important insight into the apartheid regime. With this prepaid admission ticket, opt to take in the exhibitions independently or join a guided tour, and spend as long as you like inside.

Plan your trip to Cape Town ahead of time by purchasing the Cape Town City Pass, which includes more than 70 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Depending on your schedule and budget, choose from a 2-, 3-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour bus, which makes it easy to get around town.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around four different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Enjoy a city walking tour or upgrade to include a Signal Hill sunset tour and a boat cruise to Seal Island.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Take an exciting private helicopter tour from Cape Town to see two oceans in one 25-minute flight. Fly around iconic Table Mountain to see the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the Cape Peninsula and then continue until you get to the Indian Ocean on the other side. Watch the terrain far below change as you fly, from beaches and rolling hills to rugged cliffs.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting & cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Pre-book your admission tickets for Zeitz MOCAA to ensure you don't miss one of Cape Town's top cultural attractions. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa exhibits, collects, preserves, and researches contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora and hosts rotating temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent collection. The striking building in which it is housed is worth the admission alone.

Wildlife fans—this is the one for you. Get the most out of limited time in Cape Town by seeing the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and Seal Island in just half a day. Start with a hotel pickup, then head directly to Boulders Beach. Watch the endangered African penguins, then travel to Hout Bay for a boat trip to view the seal colony near their namesake island.

Discover the best hidden Gems in Cape Town, with local! Let us show you a couple of our favourite bars and venues located in different parts of the city, and enjoy a locals night, Meeting at the Hidden Gin Bar a trendy pubs in a vibrant and creative part of town influenced by fashion and Culture!. Ending the night in downtown CBD, where locals and internationals meet in one of top's Cape Town live jazz venues and dance the night away. *What's Included* Welcome Drink at the meeting spot. Light Snack during live music. Entry ticket

Cape Town has become famous for its trendy underground. As locals, we know that our city has so much more to offer. Join us as we dedicate a night to showcasing Cape Towns' best-kept secrets, hidden cocktail bars and vibey clubs that the locals love. Meet locals and fellow travelers a like as we dedicate the evening to learning the flavor profiles and testing the delicious delicacies at the best mixology bars Cape Town has to offer. Highlights include: Delicious cocktail tastings, experimental cocktail bar (serving beautiful 'Insta-Worthy' drinks), rooftop cocktail lounge that many travelers miss, a bohemian/steampunk themed bar, a secret prohibition styled speakeasy (so secret that you need a password to get in) that hosts live jazz on the weekend & trendy local bar/club with dance tunes and much more. Join us for a night we'll struggle to remember but a night we'll never forget!

Experience a night of pure excitement and exhilarating fun, tasting Authentic African flavors of up to 14 dishes from the African continent, and feeling the beat of the drum in your heart as you enter the doors at GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town. African drummers, singers, and dancers dressed in traditional African attire will entertain you with their drumbeats and musical song and dance as you enjoy interactive djembe drumming sessions. Get swept away as you immerse yourself in a unique African experience which includes Mali puppetry and dancing to the rhythms of marimba percussions and djembe drums. Benefit from hotel pick up and drop off in Cape Town.

World of Birds, in Cape Town, is Africa's largest bird sanctuary, home to more than 3,000 birds of more than 400 different species, from eagles to flamingos. Also home to squirrel monkeys and reptiles, it draws many visitors daily, but you can ensure entry (and skip the ticket line) by pre-booking your admission ticket.

Have an educational Cape Town experience with a difference by visiting the Heart of Cape Town Museum. The museum is dedicated to the world's first successful heart transplant, which took place in Cape Town in 1967. By booking in advance, you can skip the ticket line and arrange to be picked up from around Cape Town CBD.

Instead of encountering the steep hike up to Cape Point’s upper lighthouse area—the Flying Dutchman Funicular is an easy, quick, and stress-free alternative. A one-way ticket is provided, which saves time waiting in the ticket line, and the endpoint offers stunning views of the fynbos vegetation and the coast below.

South Africa is known for its use of gold, diamonds and tanzanite in crafting fine quality jewelry. Learn about it first-hand on a private half-day tour from Cape Town. Beginning with a visit to a bespoke jewelry specialist, you'll have a chance to meet diamond-cutters and designers, discover the 4 'Cs' of diamond cutting, embark on a guided tour of a diamond cutting and polishing factory and view a large collection of tanzanite jewelry and African works. You can even order a customized piece for yourself (own expense).

Immerse yourself in the history of the Jewish community in South Africa with this visit to the South African Jewish Museum. This prepaid admission ticket is good anytime during opening hours, so you can visit at a convenient time according to your vacation schedule. Take in the impressive architecture that connects new and old traditions, visit the connected Cape Town Holocaust Centre, and see the world's finest collection of Netsuke.