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Western Cape Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated May, 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Western Cape

What to Do

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Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope

4.7/5520 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park

4.4/520 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Table Mountain

Table Mountain

4.8/5417 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach

4.7/5350 Reviews
Duiker Island

Duiker Island

4.7/5210 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Boat tour"
Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles

4.8/550 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

4.7/543 Reviews
Signal Hill

Signal Hill

4.5/581 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
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The Companyโ€™s Garden

4.4/543 Reviews
Cape Point

Cape Point

4.8/549 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Chapman's Peak Drive

Chapman's Peak Drive

4.8/541 Reviews
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex

Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex

4.4/520 Reviews
"Museums"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Western Cape, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Pullman Cape Town City Centre

Pullman Cape Town City Centre

4.6/587 Reviews
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

4.8/559 Reviews
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers

Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers

4.3/560 Reviews
The Portswood Hotel

The Portswood Hotel

4.1/572 Reviews
Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre

Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre

4.0/554 Reviews
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

4.3/543 Reviews
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel

4.5/564 Reviews
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

4.3/545 Reviews
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4.4/5115 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

4.2/5108 Reviews
Cresta Grande Cape Town

Cresta Grande Cape Town

4.0/553 Reviews
The Marine Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus

4.6/579 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Western Cape dishes and foodie spots.
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Terrarium by Chris Erasmus

Terrarium by Chris Erasmus

4.4/533 Reviews
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"Western-style"
"View"
GOLD Restaurant

GOLD Restaurant

4.3/55 Reviews
Avg. GBP25/person
"African Cuisine"
"Open Late"
TTK Fledgelings

TTK Fledgelings

4.5/525 Reviews
Avg. GBP33/person
"Western-style"
Signal Restaurant Waterfront

Signal Restaurant Waterfront

3.0/52 Reviews
Avg. GBP81/person
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"Sea view"
La Colombe

La Colombe

5.0/514 Reviews
Avg. GBP17/person
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Stardust Theatrical Dining

Stardust Theatrical Dining

5.0/514 Reviews
Avg. GBP14/person
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The Granary Cafe

The Granary Cafe

5.0/53 Reviews
The Lighthouse Cafe

The Lighthouse Cafe

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The Pot Luck Club

The Pot Luck Club

4.0/59 Reviews
Avg. GBP26/person
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V&A Food Market

V&A Food Market

3.0/53 Reviews
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126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe

126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe

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