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.

Zeitz MOCAAArt Museum
Two Oceans AquariumZoo & Aquarium
Victoria & Alfred WaterfrontViewpoint

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Top things to do in V&A Waterfront

Zeitz MOCAA
★ 4.4 · 5.5k
Art Museum★
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Two Oceans Aquarium
★ 4.6 · 25.0k
Zoo & Aquarium★
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
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Viewpoint★
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbour.
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Cape Town Hop-on, Hop-off bus
★ 4.7 · 5.5k
Walking Tour
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
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V&A Waterfront
★ 4.6 · 109.7k
Shopping Mall
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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AAFRICAA - Contemporary African Fashion, Homeware and Gifts
★ 5.0 · 527
Boutique
A curated contemporary African design emporium located in The Alfred at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
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Oranjezicht City Farm Market
★ 4.6 · 7.2k
Market
Weekly farmers' market offering produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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AFRIKOA Luxury Craft Chocolate
★ 4.6 · 119
Chocolate Shop
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
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The Watershed
★ 4.5 · 6.8k
Market
Over 150 shops for locally designed goods, including crafts, offered in a cool, industrial space.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in V&A Waterfront

Tiger's Milk V&A Waterfront
★ 4.6 · 4.5k
Bar & Grill· R 200–800
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 10 PM
Fri
9 AM – 11 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11 PM
Sun
9 AM – 11 PM
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
★ 4.4 · 6.7k
Restaurant· R 500+
Bar, cafe and restaurant in historic waterfront warehouse with wooden deck and private beach.
Every day
11 AM – 12 AM
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COOKED The Watershed
★ 4.6 · 722
Coffee Shop· R 100–200
Every day
9 AM – 6 PM
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Saray Turkish Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Turkish· 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
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PIER Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 654
Restaurant· 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
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Mozambik V & A Waterfront
★ 4.5 · 2.2k
Restaurant· 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
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Bascule Bar
★ 4.6 · 223
Bar· $$$
Cozy, sophisticated waterside spot with a patio offering upscale bar fare & over 500 whiskies.
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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