The V&A Waterfront - Things to see and do
The V&A Waterfront - Things to see and do
Charlene Becker
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The V&A Waterfront is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors. There is so much to see and do at the V&A Waterfront. It offers everything from world-class shopping and dining to history, art, entertainment, and more.
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History and Heritage
V&A Waterfront Walking Tour with a local taste
An unforgettable exploration of the V&A Waterfront, where history, culture, and modernity converge in Cape Town’s most dynamic destination.
The Cape Town Diamond Museum
Cape Town Diamond Museum
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The Cape Town Diamond Museum is a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed.
Learn everything there is to know about diamonds in South Africa, the diamond industry, and the history of diamonds.
On this tour, you will see mining gear, diamond replicas, and how diamond jewellery is manufactured.
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Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
Robben Island Museum
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Explore South Africa’s famous World Heritage Site on this fully guided tour.
Learn about the history that changed South Africa and walk in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps. The ferry ride to Robben Island takes 30 minutes and the standard tour is about two and a half hours.
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Shopping and Markets
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
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The V&A Waterfront offers world-class shopping and dining with plenty of stores and restaurants.
Walking through the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre is an experience, even if shopping isn’t your thing.
From everyday convenience stores to high-end fashion, fast food to fine dining, and much more.
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Watershed
The Watershed
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The Watershed is a vibrant design and craft space where local artisans display their crafts, art, designs, fashion, and flavour.
Workshop17, a coworking space, is located at the Watershed, making this an ideal location for remote workers.
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Food Markets
Numerous food markets are located at and around the V&A Waterfront, which is perfect for foodies.
Time Out Market Cape Town
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Time Out Market is the newest addition. Experience different food options, drinks, local culture, and music at the Time Out Market.
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Oranjezicht City Farm Market
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The Oranjezicht City Farm Market is a very popular market open on Saturdays and Sundays. They also have a night market during the week now and then.
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Makers Landing
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Makers Landing is the first of its kind, South African food-business incubator, and food market with shared kitchen space.
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Arts and Culture
Zeitz MOCAA
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is a public not-for-profit contemporary art museum that collects, preserves, researches and exhibits 21st-century art from Africa.
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Nature and Wildlife
Two Oceans Aquarium
Two Oceans Aquarium
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The Two Oceans Aquarium is open every day of the year. With their kelp forest, shark and penguin exhibits, and more, discover something interesting around every corner.
You can easily spend a few hours observing and learning about our ocean’s incredible marine life.
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Battery Park and The Canal District
Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront
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Battery Park is a new urban park that forms the gateway to the V&A Waterfront and integrates Cape Town’s CBD and the V&A Waterfront through a series of pedestrian routes, including one alongside the canal. Visitors to the park will also be able to engage in a range of outdoor recreation, entertainment and retail activities in various levels of public spaces.
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You can experience the canal from a different angle with any of these water activities.
Sightseeing
Experience a different perspective of the Waterfront and Cape Town with these sightseeing options.
The Cape Wheel
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The Cape Wheel offers elevated views across Granger Bay, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the DHL Stadium.
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This Cape Town Travel Itinerary will significantly reduce your research and planning time. Have everything you need for planning your trip at your fingertips.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Visitor’s Guide
- Detailed 5-day itinerary
- Accommodation recommendations
- Restaurant recommendations
- Hidden gems and recommendations by locals
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Groups • Female Solo
$25.00
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Charlene Becker
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Founder of Pinpoint Tours, a tour company based in Cape Town.
At Pinpoint Tours, our mission is to provide travellers with well-planned and carefully curated travel experiences that showcase our passion, attention to detail, and support for local communities.
We are committed to eco-friendly and sustainable tourism by prioritising walking and public transportation on our day tours, wherever possible.
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