Nightlife things to do in Cape Town

We rank 35 nightlife and evening things to do in Cape Town, South Africa. The highest scoring is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
35
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
35
From
$20

Nightlife in Cape Town compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Cape Town by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike94$10003.5h5/5 (1,654)
Cape Town Airport Private Transfer89$7550.8h5/5 (558)
2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town88$570948h4.8/5 (289)
2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town88$1035048h4.8/5 (408)
Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town83$17500.5h5/5 (449)
African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre82$13502h5/5 (124)
Vintage Train to Elgin Railway Market80$97510h4.7/5 (645)
Cape Town: Lion's Head Hike Sunrise coffee/tea or Sunset80$9704h5/5 (88)
Cape Town Airport Transfers77$5501h5/5 (48)
HALF Day Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony76$7505h4.8/5 (181)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Cape Town

Nightlife in Cape Town: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Cape Town?
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 1,654 traveler reviews. Cape Town Airport Private Transfer, 2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town, 2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town follow close behind. We rank 35 nightlife experiences in Cape Town in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Cape Town cost?
Expect around $1461 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Half Day Tour to Robben Island with Reserved Tickets from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Cape Town for today?
Yes. 35 of the 35 top-ranked nightlife experiences we track in Cape Town currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank nightlife experiences in Cape Town?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable nightlife options in Cape Town, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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