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Cape Town has a rich history. As every tourist knows, the story of a country can’t be adequately told in history books. It’s in the people, the buildings, the laughter and the landscape; and it demands to be experienced before it can be understood.
Robben Island, the place where former South African president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year incarceration, is a bucket list experience for tourists visiting Cape Town. The island is home to fascinating history and boasts some of the most scenic views of Table Mountain.
Roughly 30km north of Cape Town city centre, Big Bay is one of two Bloubergstrand beaches (the other is called Little Bay or Small Bay).
We’re on a nationwide lockdown for now, so while we can’t welcome you physically, please enjoy these virtual tours of Cape Town. They’re sure to get you excited for your future trip to the Mother City.
Cape Town has a number of world-class museums that offer up a treasure trove to the past – both the good and the bad.
Here is our pick of the prettiest lighthouses in Cape Town. Visit them, and you’re guaranteed a great view and some fantastic photo ops.
Cape Town is a city with unrivalled culture and diversity, boasting a heady mix of old and new. Nothing speaks to this more than the iconic Big Six attractions.
We’ve summed up the 10 most Instagrammable spots in Cape Town to add to your itinerary.
Cape Town’s history is rich and turbulent. From its role in European colonisation to its part in the birth of South Africa’s democracy, the city has seen it all. Here are some of the best places to learn about Cape Town’s past.
Cape Town Tourism is the city of Cape Town's official Regional Tourism Organisation, responsible for tourism marketing, visitor and industry services.
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