Things to Do in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town The V&A Waterfront features a major shopping mall, a marina, and multiple large hotels. It's a lively spot with upmarket residential apartments and access to attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Zeitz Mocaa museum.
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Zeitz MOCAA ★ 4.4 · 5.6k★
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Two Oceans Aquarium ★ 4.6 · 25.1k★
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront ★
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbour.
Cape Town Hop-on, Hop-off bus ★ 4.7 · 5.5k
A hop-on, hop-off bus tour offers various routes, including the Blue Line and Red Route, providing views of coastal scenery, city landmarks, and historical information via audio commentary.
Every day 8 AM – 5:30 PM
V&A Waterfront ★ 4.6 · 110.3k
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor.
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Aafricaa - Contemporary African Fashion, Homeware and Gifts ★ 5.0 · 573
A curated contemporary African design emporium located in The Alfred at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Every day 9 AM – 8 PM
Oranjezicht City Farm Market ★ 4.6 · 7.3k
Weekly farmers' market offering produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 4 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri Closed
Sat 8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Afrikoa Luxury Craft Chocolate ★ 4.6 · 123
A producer of award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate, known for using direct trade heirloom cocoa from Africa.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 5 PM
Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
The Watershed ★ 4.5 · 6.8k
Over 150 shops for locally designed goods, including crafts, offered in a cool, industrial space.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in V&A Waterfront
Tiger's Milk V&A Waterfront ★ 4.6 · 4.5k· R 200–800
Mon–Thu 9 AM – 10 PM
Fri 9 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Grand Africa Café & Beach ★ 4.4 · 6.7k· R 500+
Bar, cafe and restaurant in historic waterfront warehouse with wooden deck and private beach.
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Cooked The Watershed ★ 4.6 · 736· R 100–200
Every day 9 AM – 6 PM
Saray Turkish Restaurant ★ 4.5 · 3.4k· R 200–700
A Turkish cuisine restaurant located at the V&A Waterfront, known for its traditional dishes like mixed grill, kofta, and kebabs, served in a warm atmosphere with authentic decor.
Every day 11 AM – 11 PM
Den Anker ★ 4.4 · 5.4k· R 200–600
Airy restaurant with harbourside terrace, serving Belgian beers and seafood-orientated dishes.
Every day 9 AM – 10:30 PM
PIER Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 662· Más de R 1,000
A fine dining establishment in Cape Town, this restaurant offers a curated set menu with a view of the harbor.
Every day 12 PM – 1 PM, 6 PM – 8 PM
Mozambik V & A Waterfront ★ 4.5 · 2.2k· R 200–300
A waterfront restaurant in Cape Town, it is known for its varied menu including prawns, biryani, and peri peri sauce, with views of the waterfront.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM Planning time in V&A Waterfront?
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1 Zeitz MOCAA 2 Two Oceans Aquarium 3 Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 4 Cape Town Hop-on, Hop-off bus 5 V&A Waterfront 6 Aafricaa - Contemporary African Fashion, Homeware and Gifts 7 Oranjezicht City Farm Market 8 Tiger's Milk V&A Waterfront 9 Afrikoa Luxury Craft Chocolate 10 The Watershed Ready to plan V&A Waterfront? Turn these V&A Waterfront picks into a day-by-day Cape Town plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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