Things to do in Cape Town, compared

We rank 3,031 experiences in Cape Town, South Africa, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $20 per person, and 21 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $1000

Best value

Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Tour from Cape Town

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 83 · from $20

Best with kids

Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 94 · from $600

Most proven

Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 93 · from $745

Best short trip

Cape Town City Center Helicopter Tour with Champagne

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 79 · from $199

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Cape Town compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike	95	Peak Performance	$1000	3.5h	5.0/5 (1,688)	Free to 24h before
Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local	94	90+ Club	$149	4h	5.0/5 (282)	Free to 24h before
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour	94	90+ Club	$495	8h	4.9/5 (4,528)	Free to 24h before
#1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup	94	90+ Club	$49	9h	4.9/5 (1,294)	Free to 24h before
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town	94	90+ Club	$600	9h	4.9/5 (3,816)	Free to 24h before
Cape Town Winelands – Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Tour	93	90+ Club	$550	9h	4.9/5 (524)	Free to 24h before
Cape Point & Boulders Beach Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town	93	90+ Club	$47	8h	4.9/5 (424)	Free to 24h before
Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route	93	90+ Club	$1000	3.5h	5.0/5 (290)	Free to 24h before
Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries	93	90+ Club	$745	8h	4.9/5 (6,172)	Free to 24h before
Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour	92	90+ Club	$600	9h	4.9/5 (1,210)	Free to 24h before
African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands	92	90+ Club	$134	8h	4.9/5 (970)	Free to 24h before
Boulders Beach Penguins & Swimming Half-Day Tour from Cape Town	92	90+ Club	$480	6h	4.9/5 (306)	Free to 24h before
5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour	92	90+ Club	$13310	120h	4.9/5 (328)	Free to 24h before
Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town	91	90+ Club	$900	9.5h	4.9/5 (322)	Free to 24h before
Cape Town live guided Urban Safari: Inner City Tour	91	90+ Club	$55	0.8h	5.0/5 (182)	Free to 24h before
Avoid the Lines! - Avoid the Crowds! With Convoy Tours!	91	90+ Club	$93	8h	5.0/5 (164)	Free to 24h before
Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off	91	90+ Club	$1950	8h	5.0/5 (471)	Free to 24h before
Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.	91	90+ Club	$1500	8h	5.0/5 (191)	Free to 24h before
Township Tour in Cape Town South Africa	90	90+ Club	$650	3h	4.9/5 (350)	Free to 24h before
5-Star Small-Group: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap Tour	90	90+ Club	$950	10h	4.8/5 (1,317)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.