Neighbourhood · Waterfront, Cape Town

V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront
Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It combines working docks with retail and leisure developments. The Two Oceans Aquarium and Clock Tower are key sights. Boat tours depart from the jetties.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

Visiting V&A Waterfront: what to know

Tickets
Free to enter the area
Time needed
2 to 4 hours
Best time
Morning to avoid peak crowds
Getting there
Taxi or MyCiTi bus from central Cape Town

Cape Town itineraries with V&A Waterfront

Day 1 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

Table Mountain and the Waterfront

How V&A Waterfront fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Table Mountain Aerial CablewayTable Mountain
  2. 13:00Bo-KaapBo-Kaap
  3. 16:00V&A WaterfrontWaterfront
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V&A Waterfront FAQs

What is there to do at V&A Waterfront?

Shop at the malls. Visit the aquarium. Take boat trips from the harbour.

Is V&A Waterfront safe?

The area has security patrols. Stay in busy zones after dark.

What are the opening hours?

Shops open from 9am. Some attractions close earlier.

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