Waterfront, Art and Peninsula Choices

Why go

The aquarium and gallery each make a focused city visit. Simon’s Town adds False Bay scenery and maritime history farther south. These options suit someone choosing between culture, marine life and a peninsula day; distant entries in the original selection do not form one Cape Town route.

Useful to know

• Keep the aquarium with waterfront time and the gallery with a City Bowl visit.
• Set aside a separate peninsula outing for Simon’s Town.

The route, stop by stop

1. 01

   Optional · – min

   City Bowl

   Cape Town’s central basin sits between Table Bay and the slopes of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Devil’s Peak. It is useful for linking civic history, streets and mountain views in one area.

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2. Walk · 46 min · Estimated

   02

   Optional · – min

   Two Oceans Aquarium

   At the V&A Waterfront, this aquarium offers a close look at marine life from the waters around southern Africa. It is an indoor stop with a clear focus on ocean habitats.

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3. Walk · 43 min · Estimated

   03

   Optional · – min

   Iziko South African National Gallery

   This Cape Town gallery brings South African art and changing exhibitions into one visit. Go for a closer reading of the country’s visual culture, with the exact display varying over time.

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4. Walk · 491 min · Estimated

   04

   Optional · – min

   Simon’s Town

   Simon’s Town sits along the steep False Bay shore, with a naval harbour and a compact historic centre. It is a useful base for exploring the peninsula’s eastern coast.

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