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With kids · Cape Town itinerary

Cape Town with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Cape Town is great for families, with penguins, the cable car and beaches. Here is how to spend a family trip in Cape Town — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Table Mountain
  2. 2Boulders penguins
  3. 3V&A Waterfront
  4. 4Two Oceans Aquarium

Ride the cable car

Go up Table Mountain for the views.

Meet the penguins

See African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Explore the Waterfront

Enjoy the V&A Waterfront and aquarium.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cape Town — prices per person.

Cape Point Penguin Tour
Cape Town
Cape Point Penguin Tour
5.0(48)·8 hours
from$330/ person
via Viator
Cape Town Half-Day Table Mountain Cable Car Experience
Cape Town
Cape Town Half-Day Table Mountain Cable Car Experience
5.0(24)·4 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Cape Town Half Day City Tour
Cape Town
Cape Town Half Day City Tour
5.0(38)·4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
Full-Day Tour to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
5.0(35)·8 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Table Mountain Boulder's Beach and Cape Point Tour
Cape Town
Table Mountain Boulder's Beach and Cape Point Tour
5.0(21)·8 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City
Cape Town
Half-Day Tour of Cape Town City
5.0(32)·4 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Sightseeing Full day
Cape Town
Private Tour Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Sightseeing Full day
5.0(34)·8–9 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - Cable Car Down
Cape Town
Table Mountain Hike with an Expert Guide - Cable Car Down
5.0(20)·2–4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator

Cape Town with kids — FAQ

Is Cape Town good for kids?
Yes — the Table Mountain cable car, the African penguins at Boulders Beach, the V&A Waterfront with its aquarium, beaches and wildlife make Cape Town a fun, varied family destination.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town with children?
Top family picks are the Table Mountain cable car, the Boulders Beach penguins, the V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium, and a Cape Peninsula drive.
Is Cape Town easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with penguins, the cable car, beaches, an aquarium and wildlife, plus tours with hotel pickup, Cape Town is a great family destination.

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