Cape Town is one of the most beautiful city destinations in the world. With Table Mountain towering behind and the vast Atlantic Ocean stretching out in front of it, this is a city that invites exploration all year round.
Washed by the blue waters of Table Bay and located at the foot of Signal Hill, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is Cape Town’s tourist showpiece, and with more than 24 million visitors annually, is one of Africa’s most visited destinations. Named after Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, who began construction on the harbour in 1860, the V&A Waterfront located on the oldest working harbour in South Africa. This is a place where crowds gather to eat, drink, shop, socialise, and admire the gorgeous views of Table Mountain. There are a hundred ways to spend your time at the V&A Waterfront, with activities ranging from helicopter tours, to some of the city’s top-rated restaurants and sightseeing attractions. The V&A Waterfront is a favourite for local and international visitors alike.
Though still a working harbour, and you’ll doubtless catch glimpses of fishing boats and container ships, the V&A Waterfront is more usually thought of as a shopping and entertainment destination. With more than 80 eateries, 500 retail stores, 5 museums, 12 hotels and live entertainment 365 days a year, showcasing some of the best local talent, you are spoiled for choice. Immerse yourself in a wide variety of activities and attractions like sunset cruises, helicopter flights, free audio tours, or visit the award winning Two Oceans Aquarium and much more. The Waterfront is also home to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), housed in the converted historic Grain Silo, and home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.
Top things to do at the V&A Waterfront
Take a Historical Walking Tour
Start your V&A Waterfront experience with a guided walking tour. The Waterfront is part of Cape Town’s working harbour, of which the harbour itself dates back to 1654, when the first jetty was built by famous Dutch colonist Jan van Riebeeck. See the landmarks that make up the area’s history, including the Breakwater Prison, Clock Tower, New Port Captain’s Office, Pumphouse, and the Robinson Dry Dock. Alternatively, there’s a free GPS Audio Tour called Reinventing the Tavern of the Seas available on VoiceMap.
Get an aerial view on a helicopter tour
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