Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Cape Town, Western Cape

December 14, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit.
Restaurants in Cape Town

1. Wine Escapes

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Wine Escapes

Wine Escapes was born out of a love for South Africa, its great wine and a passion to share our wine culture and heritage. Our vision is thus to partner with various wine farms in building South Africa's reputation as a wine destination of choice. To do this we offer specialized, exclusive wine tours where guests are introduced to some of the best Estates and wines, whilst providing them with excellent service and hospitality.

2. African Moon Adventures

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African Moon Adventures

African Moon Adventures is an owner operated tours and activities company that specialises in the Western Cape area of South Africa. We offer small group tours, made up of singles, couples and friends from all around the world. Max of 7 pax per tour. We take you on the routes less travelled!

3. Ebike Cape Town

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Ebike Cape Town

Ebike Cape Town is driven by a passion for travel and a love for the outdoors and we can't wait to share this with you. We invite you to join us on an adventure of a lifetime, discovering the most breathtaking sights in Cape Town. You will feel at one with nature as the fresh ocean breeze blows through your hair – an e-bike is an ultimate way to explore our beautiful city.

4. Uthando Tours

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Uthando Tours

Uthando (Love) South Africa is an internationally award winning and unique Non Profit Organisation and Fair Trade certified company. Uthando raises funds and other forms of assistance for a broad range of inspiring and innovative community development projects in South Africa. Uthando runs tours as daily scheduled tours AND tailormade private tours (for groups of any size). We take visitors into the townships (impoverished areas created during Apartheid on the outskirts of Cape Town) to visit incredible community development projects. We shine a light on the remarkable people and projects that are helping to build the new South Africa at grass roots level. On our tours we tell the remarkable story and history of South Africa and its brutal past, we discuss pertinent issues confronting our people, and provide an inspiring sense of hope through the efforts of dedicated grass roots leaders. Our tours are authentic, meaningful, non-invasive, respectful and very importantly beneficial to the communities being visited. The cost of our tours incorporate contributions to the projects that we visit and can thus also be considered philanthropic in nature. UTHANDO IS FAR MORE THAN JUST A NON PROFIT COMPANY, IT IS A LABOUR OF LOVE DEDICATED TO HELPING CREATE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE BRAVE NEW WORLD !

5. Siviwe Township Tours

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Siviwe Township Tours

We specialize in eye-opening guided visits of Langa, Cape Town’s oldest township. You will learn about our culture, lifestyle, history, hopes and dreams and you will get the chance to interact with us locals along the way. The visit takes approximately 2-hours. Private tours are possible on request and can be tailored to suit your preferences. It's possible to use your own transport to get to the tour or have transport included. Safe parking is provided if you come with you own transport.

6. Cape Fusion Tours - Day Tours

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Cape Fusion Tours - Day Tours

Cape Fusion Tours specializes in offering a "Taste of the Cape" - as such all of our tours offer a gourmet twist! We were the first to launch a Cape Town City Food Tour. We call it The Cape Town Eats Tour. This tour is the best way to immerse yourself into the culture of our city & our people. It introduces you to who we are - both past & present. Next plan your Cape Wine & Peninsula tour with us to gain a full TASTE OF THE CAPE

7. Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours

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Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours

You will get to visit world famous estates. BUT even better...as you will also get to taste the wine lands in a more real way by visiting hidden farms only known to locals. Share stories with the local wine makers, drink wine directly from the barrel, endless cheese, local treats, cellar tour, vineyard walk, various wines, Stellenbosch etc. This is what we pride ourselves in. It’s a must for the traveller wanting to experience the best of everything the wine lands has to offer. Our tours are something memorable, immensely fun and mostly a real South African experience in the heart of one of world’s most renowned regions.

8. Skaris Touring

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Skaris Touring

Skaris Touring specializes in private tours in the Western Cape and operates out of Camps Bay. Harley Davidson day tours, Harley Davidson Chauffeur rides, Jeep Chauffeur drives, Shark Cage diving, helicopter flips & Private day tours in my Mercedes Vito. We can handle groups from 1 - 150 people at one time We also offer power boating and Classic Vintage cars for transfers and special occasions. Check out my Face Book, Trip Advisor, Instagram accounts ,and my website.. You are most welcome to contact me directly...

9. Baraka Gifts and Decor

Shop 13A, Dixon Street, Cape Quarter Green Point, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa +27 21 425 8883 [email protected] http://www.barakashop.co.za
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Baraka Gifts and Decor

Baraka Gifts and Decor will take you on an inspiring journey to a dreamworld filled with an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, jewellery, decor and much more! We also sell vintage and antique items because we believe retro design is still very relevant today. At Baraka you will find a range of handmade leather notebooks and photo albums, hand crochet hats, shell and driftwood spoons, affordable jewellery, out-of-the-box art, quirky once-off pieces, unusual non-curio African goods, Panama hats, handbags, hand-woven Zulu baskets made from recycled telephone wire – and the biggest selection of scarves in Cape Town, to mention but a few. Our vision is to afford you an extraordinary shopping experience at very affordable prices. Baraka's loyal customers refer to the shop as a “treasure trove” and “the little shop with the big heart”. But you have to experience it for yourself!

Reviewed By LoveThePlanetFamily - Johannesburg, South Africa

If you are looking for a unique and out of the ordinary gift shop, Baraka is the place to get an unusual variety of South African Arts and crafts, quirky and vintage lovely pieces. The owners will greet you with a genuine smile and will help you with any questions you may have about their well thought out selection of hand crafted pieces and posters. Located in trendy De Waterkant, this is a place to spend time at the best gift shop of the Mother City.

10. Perfume Prive Workshop

2 Huguenot Road Franschhoek Franschhoek, Cape Town Central 7690 South Africa +27 72 342 4174 [email protected] http://www.perfumepriveworkshops.com/
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Perfume Prive Workshop

What We Like •One to three-hour perfume workshop •Learn to make your own perfume and cream, that can be taken home •Ideal for team-building, women’s day, bachelorette/birthday parties, corporate/year-end functions, fundraisers •Suitable for men and women •Fragrances have a beneficial effect on irritation, stress and depression •Refills of your perfume codes can be purchased at a discounted rate •Groups up to 25 peoples in Kumanov Perfume Prive Workshop premises •Outside our premises there is no limit of people attending Perfume Prive Workshop scent expedition begins with a brief history into the deliciously fragrant world of perfume and perfume crafting; guiding you through various base notes and perfume composition. Then you will choose original perfume oils imported from Grasse, France as the make-up of their one-of-a-kind scent. Thereafter they will mix the oils with the help of the Kumanov team until your personalized scent smells like a million bucks and then bottled for take-home. Once your formula has been recorded, you will use the same base to produce your complementing cream while you chat with friends on what you wish to name your fragrance. All supplies are included with this workshop, so budding scent scholars should only bring themselves, a bubbly personality and an eagerness to learn about scent-making. Learn to weave your signature scent from authentic perfume oils and be the envy of all your friends and family

Reviewed By IsabelleBrett - Cape Town Central, South Africa

My sister received this Diamond Package perfume workshop experience, as one of her 60th Birthday gifts from her son. I was the lucky one, as he said that she could invite another person to join her. Daniela is extremely knowledgeable on the history of perfumes and in fact "anything perfume". A beautiful and friendly atmosphere and in the workshop a grand experience of your senses, as your sense of smell is bombarded with fragrances that enhance your "happy place" mood. I walked away, clutching my precious gift bag of concentrated perfumed oil, 60ml of perfume spray and perfumed crème, vowing to be back when I had used up my stash. Daniela assisted me to create a unique scent for myself, which I will be using as my signature scent. I cannot sing the praises of this workshop more!!!

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