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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
021-424-8181
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Type: Trams
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.
Useful Information: Lockers / storage, Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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New Milford, Connecticut
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Wouldn't want to do this in bad weather (don't worry - they close it!) but we had great views and the 360-degree turns made it nice for everyone. Blue-screen pictures were a fun addition!

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Chatham, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Fun trip up table mountain on rotating cable car. If you have clear day this is not to be missed. Enjoyed by all.

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Kuwait City
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

If you are visiting Cape Town, taking the cableway is unmissable. I am terrified of heights but felt perfectly safe in the cablecar and loved the rotating platform on ascent/descent. The view from the top of Table Mountain is almost without parallel in the world - allow at least 2 hours to explore the top and take your time... it... More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The cable car going up table mountain is quite overrated and expensive. There are over 60 people in one cable car (quite cramped). Until and unless you are near the window or tall enough, you cant really see much. Plus, there isn't any excitement of being in such a big cable car. I think had there been a seating option... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We went up shortly after arriving late afternoon. Excellent trip up in the cable car despite initial fear. A must for any visit to Called Town. Be aware that it closes in bad weather.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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70 reviews 70 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Fantastic experience. Clear or cloudy - just do it! I have managed to avoid this experience shying away from long lines. Now I understand why there are long lines. Amazing beauty.

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Only do this in very good clear weather as otherwise the mountain top will be under a cloud! Fantastic panoramic views on the cableway and it's lovely at the top too.

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Anna Maria Island, FL
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Your trip to Cape Town is not complete unless you take this experience. The cable car is unique and very safe. We experienced both sunshine and cloud-type rain. Our group had a small snack at the café on the top. We did not have 'rand', so we used our credit card.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We used the cableway after hiking up the mountain. Table mountain is a must for any new visitor to Cape Town. Hiking up takes ~2 hours and make sure you are relatively fit (I am not). The view throughout is magnificent. Had a nice hot drink in the well equipped restaurant at the top before taking the cableway down. Doing... More

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South Africa
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Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Well set out tourist attraction - good and safe cable car, lots of useful and additional info for the walk on the top of the mountain about the history of the mountain and the incredible floral kingdom. Reasonable snack facilities up there... altogether quite a nice trip. ... but I'd still prefer to walk than catch the cable car -... More

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