Observatory Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
Climb to the summit of this spectacular mountain and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Cape Town and the stunning surrounds of Table Bay.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town - Overnight Best of Inverdoorn Safari Game Reserve
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Other neighbourhoods around Observatory
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by Kloof Street or Company's Garden while you're exploring the area.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Parliament of South Africa, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- More holiday ideas
- Groote Schuur Hospital
- South African Astronomical Observatory
- Magnet Theatre
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape Town Stadium
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Spier Wine Estate
- Hout Bay Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Muizenberg Beach
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Lions Head