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ShoppingBo-Kaap
Greenmarket Square
- 4.16.4k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Open-air market in a historic cobbled square selling African art, crafts, curios, clothing and souvenirs.
Quick answers
Greenmarket Square in short
When is Greenmarket Square open?
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Greenmarket Square?
It's at its best afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Greenmarket Square indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Greenmarket Square good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Greenmarket Square cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Greenmarket Square?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Greenmarket Square?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Greenmarket Square?
Burg St &, Longmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000.
Is Greenmarket Square wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
23°
Clear
- Feels
- 22°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 7pm
22° - 8pm
19° - 9pm
19°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday9 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Greenmarket Square
- 2 Mesopotamia Kurdish Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar · 2 min
- 4 Ethiopian Madam Taitou · 2 min
- 5 Bukhara Cape Town CBD · 2 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.1from 6.4k reviews
Known for
- African art
- Curios
- Souvenirs
- Crafts
What people say
- People like:
- Wide choice of souvenirs, crafts and African art; bargains
- Worth knowing:
- Bargaining expected; pushy sellers possible
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowMesopotamia Kurdish RestaurantKurdish · 1 min walk
Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & BarBar · 2 min walk
Good nowEthiopian Madam TaitouEthiopian · 2 min walk
Good nowBukhara Cape Town CBDIndian · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.