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"So, what are the things you have to see if you are in Cape Town?"

Cape, Africa - The list of Cape Town attractions for tourists has an number of variations, given differences in personal taste!

BUT if you were to ask any resident

-- like me ;o) --

for a list of breathtaking Cape Town sight seeing destinations, you'd likely find the ones below on it.

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Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

One of the most flexible ways to see the central Cape Town sights with your family is to take the red Cape Town topless bus for a day.
It's run by Capetown Tourism and is a good value, hop-on, hop-off option. You explore at your own pace with two routes to choose from.
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Cape Town really is an incredible family destination...

When I sat down to compile this list, I considered the first classic things to do in Cape Town that sprang to mind. Then I asked myself

"Would I send my friends to do these with kids?"

and yes, I would!

So if you're thinking "Hang on, my kids don't do sight-seeing" -- relax! Neither do mine! But they've been to pretty nearly all the places on my list below and loved them :o)

Cape Town's "A" List

These are the iconic sites in Cape Town -

Robben Island

Cape Point

Kirstenbosch Gardens (and Kirstenbosch photos)

Table Mountain

The V and A Waterfront

the Winelands

Simonstown

the Castle of Good Hope

District Six museum

the townships

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Cape Town Things to Do
Cape Town Safari
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Cape Town City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Hop-on, hop-off as you explore Cape Town onboard an open top double decker bus which offers two routes to choose from. This is the easiest way to get around town and see all the sights in just one day.
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Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town

Take a relaxing journey to the Cape Peninsula, an area of wild natural beauty with breathtaking scenery, wildlife and vegetation around every corner.
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Cape Point Sightseeing Tour

Spend a few hours exploring stunning Cape Point. Enjoy one of South Africa's most spectacular coastal drives through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Wind your way to Chapman's Peak (if open) from Hout Bay, enjoying breathtaking views with every turn.
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Table Mountain and Cape Town Half-Day Trip

See superb views of Cape Town spread out before you from on top of Table Mountain, then take a close-up tour of the city. From mountain-top views to on-the-ground sightseeing, you'll get a great overview of the beautiful South African city of Cape Town on this half-day tour.
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