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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Cape Town  /  Cape Town Central  /  Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

4.5
#2 of 4,658 in Things to do in South Africa
Must see · Marina · Pier / Boardwalk
Take a relaxing walk along Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a scenic harbor promenade designed in a Victorian style and featuring a variety of shops and restaurants. Named after Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, the waterfront, originally developed in the 1860s, offers postcard-like views of Table Mountain and the ocean. You can take a ride on the Ferris wheel, or just enjoy a reinvigorating walk or jog along the ocean. Boasting more than 400 stores and hailed for its exquisite dining scene, the waterfront offers visitors plenty of distractions. Using our international travel planner, Cape Town attractions like Victoria & Alfred Waterfront can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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FROM $165 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town City Historical Tour
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FROM $11 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Cape Wheel Admission Ticket
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Duration: 12 minutes
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town City Private tour
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Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day City, Table Mountain & Cruise
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Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Robben Island Boat Ticket & Mandela Long Walk To Freedom Tour With Hotel Pick Up
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scooter Rentals
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  • By TealOfAmber
    Wonderful restaurants! A relaxing place to spend some time in Cape Town. We enjoyed dinner here after a day filled with city tours.  more »
  • By othmanea001
    I had the sunset boat with champagne 🍾 for the captain and sailors were friendly and welcoming it was great experience i do recommend  more »
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