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The Cape Wheel
- 4.511k reviews
- Open now · till 9 pm
40 m observation wheel at the V&A Waterfront with 30 enclosed, air-conditioned cabins overlooking the harbour, city and Table Mountain.
Quick answers
The Cape Wheel in short
When is The Cape Wheel open?
Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM; Sun 10 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Cape Wheel?
It's at its best mornings and 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 The Cape Wheel indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is The Cape Wheel good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Cape Wheel cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Cape Wheel?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Cape Wheel?
About 30 minutes.
Where is The Cape Wheel?
The Lawns, Breakwater Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is The Cape Wheel wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
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 · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 9 pm
- Outdoors
24°
Clear
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12pm
25° - 1pm26°
- 2pm26°
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
Open now · till 9 pmsunday10 AM–9 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Cape Wheel
- 2 PRIMI V&A Waterfront · 2 min
- 3 City Grill Steakhouse · 3 min
- 4 tashas Waterfront · 3 min
- 5 Oranjezicht City Farm Market · 3 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 11k reviews
Known for
- Table Mountain views
- Sunset rides
- Air-conditioned cabins
- Harbour views
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly staff and sunset, city and Table Mountain views
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
PRIMI V&A WaterfrontItalian · 2 min walk
City Grill SteakhouseSteakhouse · 3 min walk
tashas WaterfrontCafé · 3 min walk
Good nowOranjezicht City Farm MarketOpen-air market · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm