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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.

7-daagse tuinroute + Addo Safari met Cape Point & Cape Winelands
Cape Town
7-daagse tuinroute + Addo Safari met Cape Point & Cape Winelands
4.9(30)·168 uur
vanaf$1,341/ persoon
via Viator
Halve dag City & Table Mountain Tour
Cape Town
Halve dag City & Table Mountain Tour
5.0(3)·4 uur
vanaf$206/ persoon
via Viator
Kaapstad City Pass : Bespaar meer dan 50% op 80 + Top attracties
Cape Town
Kaapstad City Pass : Bespaar meer dan 50% op 80 + Top attracties
4.5(50)·120 uur
vanaf$125/ persoon
via Viator
Cape Town Private, Tour Robben Island Gateaway & Table Mountain Car
Cape Town
Cape Town Private, Tour Robben Island Gateaway & Table Mountain Car
3.0(2)·8 uur
vanaf$300/ persoon
via Viator
Activiteiten in de omgeving van Color House City tour-Table Mountain Cable Car
Cape Town
Activiteiten in de omgeving van Color House City tour-Table Mountain Cable Car
8 uur
vanaf$251/ persoon
via Viator
Kaapstad, Nelson Mandela Gateway & Table Mountain Car Tour
Cape Town
Kaapstad, Nelson Mandela Gateway & Table Mountain Car Tour
8 uur
vanaf$300/ persoon
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.

Explore more in Cape Town

Table MountainCape Point & PenguinsRobben IslandWinelands