See and Do

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ was an exciting time to be in Cape Town.

Visitors and locals celebrated together and will continue to enjoy the legacy of this event beyond 2010 – from the great public open spaces and newly created venues to improved infrastructure and public transport.

Experience Cape Town

While football was the main attraction during June and July 2010, Cape Town offered visitors to the city far more than just a great way to enjoy the beautiful game.

This is a city of experiences, a city designed to delight your senses, stimulate your mind and satisfy your thirst for fun and adventure. See our Top attractions page for detailed information on the myriad experiences this one-of-a-kind destination has to offer. If you prefer a shorter list, we have put together our recommended one-, two- and three-day itineraries as well as information on our suggested top winter experiences.

Visit our tour operators' database for all you need to know about every sort of tour available in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.

We also have information on nightlife, restaurants and culture, as well as information on what there is to do beyond Cape Town.

Visitor Information Network

Should you require the assistance of a local to help you plan your stay, please contact one of our trained visitor information and reservation consultants. Cape Town Tourism's call centre is open daily from 08h00 to 21h00. Call +27(0)21 487 6800 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Cape Town Tourism also operates an extensive visitor information network, which has been extended to include numerous information kiosks at convenient locations. Click here for directions to Cape Town Tourism's visitor information centres (VICs).

These are the main areas of Cape Town that World Cup visitors may have spent their time.

Key central city locations

Long Street

This is the place you want to be for a diverse African experience, trying out a variety of restaurants, from Zulu to Indian, and meeting tourists from all over the world. If you’re looking for a great vibe and an excuse to stay out all night and discuss the match goal by goal, visit Long Street, party capital of the Mother City.

Kloof Street

Want to really show your team's colours? Head to the shops in Kloof Street, the perfect place to buy your vuvuzela. Then, with Table Mountain looming above you, why not sit down with a drink at one of the great bars and soak up the view? The excitement keeps on coming as Kloof Street offers some of Cape Town’s best night entertainment – you can’t miss this one.

V&A Waterfront

South Africa’s most visited destination, the Waterfront attracts millions of visitors each year. It has something for everyone: a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium, museums showcasing local culture, nightspots and a great range of stores for the shopping fanatics. It is also where you'll find the Nelson Mandela Gateway – the embarkation point to Robben Island. All this and more in the city’s historic harbour, the Waterfront is a hub of varied activity and a Cape Town must-see.

Victoria Road

For those in search of glitz and glamour, head to Victoria Road in Camps Bay. It is the main drag and is packed with funky restaurants, trendy pubs, and bucket-and-spade shops on one side, with a palm-fringed beach on the other. It’s on the beach that the designer types flex their muscles and show off their soccer skills. Fancy launching a career in the spotlight? Soccer stars, supermodels and rock stars of the world are known to hang out at Camps Bay. It’s also a great place for families – the white sand beach is wide and flat, with plenty of space to relax between games.