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Cape Town in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Cape Town lets you add the Winelands. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Mother City — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Table Mountain & city
  2. 2Day 2: Cape Peninsula
  3. 3Day 3: Winelands
  4. 4Mountain, coast & wine

Day 1: mountain & city

Ride Table Mountain and visit Robben Island.

Day 2: Cape Peninsula

Drive to Cape Point and the penguins.

Day 3: Winelands

Taste wine in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve
Cape Town
Zipline Cape Town - From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve
5.0(4,782)·2 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.
Cape Town
Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.
5.0(190)·10 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town
Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town
5.0(97)·8 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Robben Island Museum Cape Town Experience
Cape Town
Robben Island Museum Cape Town Experience
4.8(16)·4 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local
Cape Town
Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local
5.0(281)·3 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Seal Island,Cape of Good Hope&Penguins Shared Tour,From Cape Town
Cape Town
Seal Island,Cape of Good Hope&Penguins Shared Tour,From Cape Town
4.9(177)·9 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions
Cape Town
Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions
5.0(729)·8 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
Cape Town Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Ferry Ticket
Cape Town
Cape Town Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Ferry Ticket
4.6(18)·5 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator

Cape Town in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Cape Town?
Three days is ideal — Table Mountain and the city on day one, the Cape Peninsula on day two, and the Winelands on day three, covering mountain, coast, history and wine.
What is the best day trip from Cape Town for 3 days?
The Cape Peninsula is the most scenic, the Winelands the most relaxing, and Robben Island the most moving; together they capture the Western Cape.
How do I plan a 3-day Cape Town itinerary?
Spend day one on Table Mountain and the city, day two on the Cape Peninsula, and day three in the Winelands, booking Robben Island and Table Mountain ahead.

Explore more in Cape Town

Table MountainCape Point & PenguinsRobben IslandWinelands