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

1Table Mountain
2Boulders penguins
3V&A Waterfront
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 Town

Ruta del jardín de 7 días + Safari Addo con Cape Point y Cape Winelands

Zipline Ciudad del Cabo: desde el pie de la reserva de Table Mountain

Cape Town City Pass : Ahorra Más del 50% en 80 + Atracciones Top

City Tour Privado Table Mountain + Teleférico Ticket Camps Bay H/D

4.9(17)·5 horas

desde$181/ persona

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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.

Cape Town with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

At a glance

Ride the cable car

Meet the penguins

Explore the Waterfront

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Cape Town with kids — FAQ

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