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Cape Town travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Table Mountain, Cape Town
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Common scams in Cape Town

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Cape Town, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Cape Town — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Cape Town

6 places worth your time in Cape Town, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Cape Town →

Top food to try in Cape Town

6 dishes to eat in Cape Town, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Cape Town →

Traditions and customs in Cape Town

5 customs and traditions in Cape Town — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Cape Town →

Getting around Cape Town

How to travel around Cape Town — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Cape Town: transport and taxi apps →

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