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Waterfront, Cape Town
- 4.75.6k reviews
- Free
Working-harbour precinct with shops, restaurants, a food market, boat trips, seals and views of Table Mountain.
Quick answers
Waterfront, Cape Town in short
When is the best time to visit Waterfront, Cape Town?
It's at its best afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Waterfront, Cape Town indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Waterfront, Cape Town good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Waterfront, Cape Town cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Waterfront, Cape Town?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Waterfront, Cape Town?
About 2.5 hours.
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Where is Waterfront, Cape Town?
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Waterfront, Cape Town wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the afternoon
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Waterfront, Cape Town
- 2 Willoughby & Co. · 1 min
- 3 tashas Waterfront · 2 min
- 4 Karibu Restaurant · 3 min
- 5 Mozambik V & A Waterfront · 3 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 5.6k reviews
Known for
- Harbour views
- Boat rides
- Shopping
- Seals
What people say
- People like:
- Harbour atmosphere, variety of shops, boat rides and sunset views
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowWilloughby & Co.Japanese · 1 min walk
Good nowtashas WaterfrontCafé · 2 min walk
Good nowKaribu RestaurantSouth African · 3 min walk
Good nowMozambik V & A WaterfrontSeafood · 3 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.