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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 week in Cape Town
Table Mountain, wine lands and two-ocean beaches. Here's how to spend 1 week in Cape Town: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Cape Town trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Cape Town itinerary, day by day
1
Day 1
09:00
Statue of Nelson Mandela, Cape Town City Hall~$5
A Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled on 24 July 2018. It was placed on the balcony of Cape Town City Hall overlooking the Grand Parade, Cape Town, South Africa. Nelson Mandela w
12:30
Redoubt Duijnhoop
The Redoubt Duijnhoop was a square demi-bastioned clay and timber Redoubt built fort constructed at the mouth of the Salt River, leading into Table Bay, South Africa in January–Feb
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2
Day 2
09:00
Cape Town~$5
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city
12:30
Cape Town City Hall~$18
Cape Town City Hall is a large Edwardian building, built in 1905, and located in Cape Town's city centre. It is located on the Grand Parade, to the west of the Castle, and is built
16:00
Statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr
The statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr in Church Square, Cape Town, is a sculpture of the South African journalist and politician Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, affectionately known as "Onze Jan"
3
Day 3
09:00
South African Women's Open~$5
The South African Women's Open is a golf tournament. It was first played in 1988, is sanctioned by the Women's PGA of South Africa and is played as part of the Sunshine Ladies Tour
12:30
Grand Parade (Cape Town)~$5
The Grand Parade is the main public square in Cape Town, South Africa.
16:00
Fort of Good Hope~$18
The Fort of Good Hope was the first military building to be erected in what is now Cape Town. It was built in 1652, and was in use until 1674 when it was superseded by the Castle o
4
Day 4
09:00
District Six Homecoming Centre~$5
The District Six Homecoming Center, formerly the Fugard Theatre, is a small theatre in Cape Town, South Africa. It was opened in the District Six suburb in February 2010. The theat
12:30
Mutual Building~$5
The Mutual Building, in Cape Town, South Africa, was built as the headquarters of the South African Mutual Life Assurance Society, now the "Old Mutual" insurance and financial serv
16:00
Groote Kerk, Cape Town
The Groote Kerk is a Dutch Reformed church in Cape Town, South Africa. The church is South Africa's oldest place of Christian worship. The first church on this land was built in 16
5
Day 5
09:00
District Six Museum~$15
District Six Museum is a museum in the former inner-city residential area known as District Six, in Cape Town, South Africa housed in an old Methodist church. The floor of the muse
12:30
C. H. Pearne Building~$5
The C. H. Pearne Building is a commercial building situated in Cape Town, South Africa.
16:00
Standard Bank Building (Cape Town)~$5
The Standard Bank Building is a commercial building located in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Day 6
09:00
Slave Lodge, Cape Town~$5
The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town, South Africa, with a history spanning more than three centuries. The building has served various purposes over the year
12:30
2022 Parliament of South Africa fire~$5
The 2022 Parliament of South Africa fire was a major fire at the parliamentary complex in Cape Town, South Africa.
16:00
Local food tour of Cape Town~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Cape Town.
7
Day 7
09:00
Statue of Nelson Mandela, Cape Town City Hall~$5
A Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled on 24 July 2018. It was placed on the balcony of Cape Town City Hall overlooking the Grand Parade, Cape Town, South Africa. Nelson Mandela w
12:30
Redoubt Duijnhoop
The Redoubt Duijnhoop was a square demi-bastioned clay and timber Redoubt built fort constructed at the mouth of the Salt River, leading into Table Bay, South Africa in January–Feb
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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What 1 week in Cape Town costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Cape Town?
1 week in Cape Town: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Cape Town?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Cape Town, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Cape Town?+
Start with Statue of Nelson Mandela, Cape Town City Hall, Redoubt Duijnhoop and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Cape Town cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?+
The best months to visit Cape Town are January, February, March and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.