25 Wholesome Things to Do in Cape Town on Sunday

Last Updated on October 10, 2025 by Hannah Stephenson

I absolutely love Sundays in Cape Town. It’s the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all of the wholesome and outdoorsy activities on offer here, from hitting the beach to having brunch a farmer’s market, or enjoying some wine tasting!

I’ve spent many a happy Sunday in Cape Town since I moved here in 2021, so if you’re searching for the perfect Sunday activity, look no further because I’ve got a super detailed list of the best things to do! 

1. Go to the Oranjezicht Market 

I loooove the Oranjezicht Market.

I’m not alone in this either. It’s probably the most popular thing to do in Cape Town on Sunday!

It’s an upscale farmer’s market that takes place in Granger Bay at the Waterfront every weekend. Its Sunday hours are from 9 am – 2 pm.

Here, you’ll find everything from yummy food to locally made artisan goodies. For me, the Vadas Bakery is the star of the show. Their pastéis de nata always sell out well before closing time, so I recommend making a beeline for that stall when you arrive! 

You can find also food from all over the world here, from Cape Malay Cuisine to German flammekueche (flatbread pizza). I’ve also picked some really nice clothes and lovely handmade soaps.

A visit to the Oranjezicht Market is a very solid way to start your Sunday. If you want to find out more about visiting, check out this guide. 

2. Have a beach day 

During the summer months, hitting the beach is easily one of the best things do to in Cape Town on Sunday. It’s also an awesome free activity!

There are tons of gorgeous beaches, from hotspots like Camps Bay and Clifton to the lesser-known sands of Beta Beach and Oudekraal. Or, you can head over to Muizenberg and learn how to surf. 

As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing better than whiling away a Sunday on the sand. 

For more on the best beaches in Cape Town, check out this guide!

3. Take the cable car up Table Mountain 

Heading up Table Mountain is always a fun experience, and the views really are second-to-none. I’ve been up several times and it never gets old.

The cable car is the fastest way to get up, and it revolves to ensure that you get a 360° view on the way up. Once you’re at the top, you’ll be able to see the entire city and for miles along the Cape Peninsula on a clear day. It’s a beautiful way to get the lay of the land!

To get here, you can either drive or take an Uber to the Cableway. Parking is free! I do recommend buying your tickets before you arrive, though, as they’re cheaper online than at the ticket kiosks. The prices are as follows:

At the top, there are plaques around with lots of information about Table Mountain and the Cape Floral Kingdom. You can even hike all the way to Maclear’s Beacon, which is the highest point on Table Mountain. It takes about 45 minutes each way and you can only do it on a clear day, otherwise it’s too dangerous.

After you’ve finished exploring, you can head to the cafe for a coffee (or a beer) and relax a little before you catch the cable car back down again. 

The opening times for the cable car are as follows:

• 1 December – 31 January: 8 am – 8 pm, last car down at 9 pm 
• 1 February – 31 March: 8 am – 7 pm, last car down at 8 pm 
• 1 April – 30 April: 8 am – 6:30 pm, with the last car down at 7:30 pm 
• 1 May – 31 August: 8:30 am – 5 pm, last car down at 6 pm
• 1 September – 31 October: 8:30 am – 6 pm, last car down at 7 pm
• 1 November – 30 November: 8 am – 7 pm, last car down at 8 pm

For more on visiting Table Mountain, check out this guide!

4. Go hiking

There are a ton of amazing hikes to enjoy in Cape Town. I wasn’t much of a hiker before I moved here but the Mother City has definitely opened my eyes to just how much fun hiking can be. And what better day of the week to hit the trail than Sunday?

I absolutely love the following routes:

• Lion’s Head – Well duh! This is a Cape Town classic. It’s a moderate hike and you’ll need about 3 hours to get up and down.
• Kasteelspoort – A steep but straightforward route up the western side of Table Mountain, with stunning views all the way up. You can hike up and down (which is what I did) or hike all the way to the cable car. It takes about 4 hours either way!
• India Venster – India Venster is the opposite to Kasteelspoort in that its technically difficult but not that strenuous. It’s a very scenic hike and it ends at the cable car, which is handy! It involves some scrambling, so I went on this guided tour.
• The Newlands Ravine trail is less famous but it takes you through the forest and up a steep ravine to see Cape Town from a different perspective! It’s steep but technically easy, and it takes 2-3 hours.
• Kloof Corner is a short 20-minute hike to a viewpoint on the side of Table Mountain. Watching the sunset from here is the perfect end to a Sunday if you ask me!

Westside Adventurers

If you’re worried about hiking alone, you can join the Westside Adventurers! There’s safety in numbers, and Westside organise hikes almost every day of the week. It’s a nice way to discover some scenic routes you might not have known about. 

I can attest that the group’s organiser, Carmen, is absolutely lovely – she was my AirBnb host! It costs R120 per month or R330 for the year, so it’s much cheaper than taking a hiking tour, and a great way to meet new people.

5. Enjoy an affordable meal at the Waterfront 

If you want to eat out without breaking the bank this Sunday, you can always head to one of the affordable eateries at the Waterfront for a meal. The Waterfront is such a nice area to explore and you can easily enjoy a meal with a view (and maybe a cheeky glass of wine) for under R200 here. 

Personally, I’m partial to the Life Grand Cafe because it’s perched right on the Harbour and does an amazing seafood pasta, but there are plenty of other great choices. Quay Four is also pretty cheap and they have some awesome specials!

6. Walk on the prom 

The Sea Point promenade is probably the most popular place to go for a walk in Cape Town, and with good reason. It’s super easy to access and it runs right along the oceanfront. There’s also a swimming pool, several rock pools, beaches, and food stalls to stop at along the way. 

If you’re in the mood for a really long walk, you can keep walking past Saunders Rocks Beach to Bantry Bay. Victoria Road runs all the way past the Clifton Beaches and through Camps Bay, and you’ll have amazing views of the Twelve Apostles along the way, too. I love this route!

7. Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach

Whether you’ve lived in Cape Town for years or are just here for a couple of days, visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach is always a great day out. 

It should take you about 45 minutes to drive from central Cape Town to Boulders Beach on a Sunday, and if you don’t have a car at your disposal you can always join this tour.

Once you arrive, entry costs R50 for South Africans, or R215 for internationals. Visitors from SADC countries get a discounted rate of R100.

Visiting the penguins is one of the very best things to do in Cape Town on any day of the week. Boulders Beach itself is so beautiful and it’s so cool to see African penguins up close. 

Plus, after you’ve said hi to the adorable penguins (and dassies), you can sunbathe on Foxy Beach next door, where you’ll probably see even more penguins, and maybe swim alongside them!

There are also some nice cafes and restaurants around. The Seaforth Restaurant has great fish and chips!

8. Take a Woodstock street art tour

Woodstock used to be an industrial hub, but now it’s one of Cape Town’s coolest neighbourhoods where all of the artists and hipsters hang out. So unsurprisingly, it’s one of the best places in Cape Town to see street art!

This 90-minute walking tour is an excellent way to not only find all of the neighbourhood’s best street art, but also to learn about the deeper meaning behind it. 

Woodstock’s street murals tackle important issues from climate change and conservation to racism and social justice, so this tour is a really thought-provoking experience. 

And on a more superficial level, it’s great for your Instagram feed!

The tour also takes you to the Old Biscuit Mill market, which is one of the coolest markets in the city with lots of great food and crafts from talented local designers. 

You can choose to leave at 8:30 am or 10 am, so it might cut your Sunday lay in slightly short, but I think it’s worth it! It costs R550 per person, including tea and coffee along the way. 

Click here to find out more and book!

9. Paint Ceramics at Clay Café

Painting plates, bowls, and mugs at Clay Café is such a fun and therapeutic thing to do. I always feel so calm and relaxed while I’m painting, even though I’m terrible at it! 

There’s a R45 fee per person to paint, and then you choose your item(s) first, which are priced individually. Then, you select three paints, which you can swap around later. They also have stencils and lots of different tools to help you make patterns, and the staff are on hand to help. 

You can also order food and drink along the way, whether you want coffee, wine, salad, or a pizza. The chicken and avocado salad is really good! 

Once you’ve finished painting your items, you paint your order number on the bottom and your server will collect your items from you. You’ll get an email once your items are ready for you to collect; it usually takes between 3 – 5 weeks. 

There are two branches of Clay Café in Cape Town. One is on Bree Street and the other is in Hout Bay. I’ve only been to the Bree Street one myself, but I always have such a great time there. 

Clay Café in the City (the Bree Street branch) is open from 9 am until 6 pm on Sunday, and the Hout Bay one stays open until 7 pm.

10. Get Tipsy on the Wine Tram 

The Franschhoek wine tram is an iconic Cape Town experience, so why not spend Sunday discovering its magic?

Hopping between wine farms on a historic tram is so much fun. It’s also tasting rather than binge drinking and the day wraps up pretty early, so it’s a fairly safe way to day drink without worrying about a sore head on Monday morning!

My favourite way to do the wine tram is on this tour from Cape Town because it includes round trip transport from the city, so no-one has to play designated driver. The tram line you do changes throughout the year, but it was the Navy route when I did this tour. Honestly, it doesn’t matter too much because you’ll have a blast either way.

Saying that, if you do end up on the Navy line, make sure to visit Bartinney. It’s just gorgeous! We ended up spending two hours here because we loved it so much.

I’ve got a full review of this tour here, but basically you’ll leave the city at around 8:30 am, travel to Franschhoek, and then have 6-7 hours to visit 4-5 wineries. The tour costs R765 per person, which includes transport, tram tickets, and a welcome drink, and then you pay for your own food and tastings on the day.

The wine tram is SUCH a fun day out, and a perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday. But you don’t just have to take my word for it, because you can read hundreds of glowing reviews right here!

Book this full day wine tram tour here and enjoy free cancellation!

11. Ride ATVs on the Sand Dunes 

Cape Town’s striking sand dunes are a bit of an oft-overlooked gem. So this Sunday, why not enjoy an exhilarating quad biking experience at the Atlantis sand dunes?

I’ve got a full review here, but it’s a pretty cool way to get an adrenaline rush! I was nervous but the ATVs were fairly easy to drive, and zooming over the sand dunes felt surreal at times. We also stopped halfway through for a mini photoshoot on our bikes!

The quad biking experience costs around R500 for an hour, which covers your ATV, helmet, and guidance from an instructor. Additionally, there’s a R118 entry permit fee for accessing the sand dunes on the day, which we paid with card.

Book this ATV adventure here!

12. Chapman’s Peak Scenic Drive

Chapman’s Peak Scenic Drive is regarded as one of the most beautiful roads in the world. Driving along this winding road past Hout Bay Harbour and alongside the red cliffs of Chapman’s Peak mountain is certainly a wholesome thing to do on a Sunday. 

The drive begins in Hout Bay, and you should definitely pull over to take some snaps of the harbour. Then, you follow the road along all the way to Noordhoek, where there are beautiful beaches and the Aegir Project, where you’ll find great burgers and beers. 

The road had a toll fee of R61, but it’s so worth it! Cash and card payments are accepted, although I find it’s best to bring cash as the card machine is often slow due to the lack of reception. Once you’ve paid, keep the receipt so that you don’t have to pay again when you drive back later.

You can drive to the starting point through the city, but I definitely recommend going via Camps Bay. This way, you’ll get to drive along the beautiful Victoria Road before you begin the main portion of the drive, so you get even more great views.

13. Watch a movie at the Labia Theatre

The Labia is the oldest independent cinema in South Africa. It’s a great place to catch a movie because it has a nice, old-timey cinema vibe and tickets are cheap! 

I also think part of the reason this place is so popular is that you can take alcoholic drinks into the theatre with you. They even serve slushie cocktails!

You can catch new releases here as well as old movies and independent films. It’s R90 for a ticket and they also partner with the Wolf House bar and restaurant on Kloof Street, so there are different meal-and-movie combos every day of the week – check out the full list here.

14. Take a seal harbour cruise 

Spotting seals is one of the best things to do at the Waterfront, but you can also take a seal harbour cruise to see them swimming and playing up close. This is such a nice, fun, and relaxing way to spend a Sunday, and I think it’s such a great activity for families!

You’ll also get great views of the Waterfront as you cruise around the harbour and your guide will teach you more about the history of the area and the marine life that inhabits its waters.

A seal harbour cruise costs R70 per person. Cruises depart once an hour, on the hour, from 11 am until 5 pm. To make a day of it, you could even grab a meal at the Waterfront before or after your boat ride!

Check availability and book your seal cruise here!

15. Go surfing in Muizenberg 

Surfers in Cape Town flock to Muizenberg for its warmer waters and rideable swell. So if you like surfing, or want to learn how, Muizenberg Beach is the best place to go. 

There are lots of surf rental places here, such as Lifestyle Surf Shop, and you can take lessons from Gary’s Surf School. I don’t surf myself but I’ve had lessons before and it is a ton of fun, so if you want to try something new this Sunday, why not give it a go?

16. Enjoy some live music at Mojo Market

Mojo Market is a fantastic indoor food market in Sea Point. You can find everything here from barbecue to bagels and shawarma to poké bowls, but they also have live music 365 days a year! It usually starts in the evening, around 8 or 9 pm, so it’s a nice way to end your weekend in Cape Town. 

17. Go for brunch

Who doesn’t love a good Sunday brunch?

There are a ton of amazing restaurants in Cape Town where you can go and grab a fantastic brunch, but Jarryd’s in Sea Point is easily one of the best places. Their pancake stacks are incredibly delicious and decadent, and I really love their huevos rancheros, too. 

Alternatively, Jason’s Bakery in Green Point is another perfect place for a Sunday carb load. Everything is freshly baked and they don’t use any preservatives or enzymes. I’m a fan of their blueberry danish pastries but honestly you can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu here.

18. Go for a swim at Sea Point Pool 

If you’re in the mood for a Sunday swim, the Sea Point Pool is the perfect place to go. It’s an Olympic-sized saltwater infinity pool that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it only costs R34.50 to swim. 

There are also two kids pools and a diving pool, so coming here is a great thing for families to do on Sunday. And after your swim, you can head to one of the food carts right next door to grab some falafel, a pizza, or a Cape Malay curry. I don’t know about you, but swimming always makes me hungry! 

The Sea Point Pool is open from 7 am until 7 pm during the summer and from 8 am until 5 pm during winter.

19. Ride the Cape Wheel at sunset

I think that riding the Cape Wheel at sunset is a pretty nice way to round off a weekend! The views of Table Mountain, the Waterfront, and the Green Point stadium are fantastic. It’s a pretty quick experience, lasting just 10-12 minutes, but it definitely fits the “fun and wholesome” criteria!

Cape Wheel tickets aren’t timed, so to make sure that we got the best sunset possible, we arrived at the Cape Wheel a little early and asked when we should get on. Then, we paid for our tickets and headed over the road for a drink at Tasha’s while we waited. We came back at the recommended time and, as promised, the sunset was incredible.

Tickets for R180 for locals and R275 for international visitors. For foreigners, it’s actually slightly cheaper to buy tickets through Get Your Guide but you’ll need to do it at least a day in advance.

20. Go paragliding

Paragliding over the Atlantic Seaboard is one heck of a way to end a weekend. In fact, paragliding was one of my all-time favourite experiences in Cape Town, which is really saying something! 

My friend, Sarah, bought me this tandem flight for my birthday, and I was lucky enough to go on a day with cloudless blue skies. I was definitely nervous, but there’s really nothing to worry about since the guides are friendly and set you at ease. Plus, you just have to run down the hill and the wind takes you, so there’s no jump or free fall involved. 

I launched off of Signal Hill, but sometimes they choose Lion’s Head instead, it just depends on the conditions of the day. You’ll glide over Sea Point and land on the prom – in fact, my best friend even caught footage of my flight from her apartment! 

The flight itself costs R1,750 and you can opt to purchase GoPro footage of your flight on the day. The files were transferred onto my phone pretty much as soon as I landed.

My only regret with paragliding was that I didn’t do it sooner. You can check out my full review here, but it really wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be!

You can read 200+ reviews and book your tandem paragliding flight here!

21. Take a free class at Yoga Life

If you want a more zen kind of workout, there’s a free beginners yoga class every Sunday at 5 pm at Yoga Life in De Waterkant. It’s great for learning the basics of yoga and you’ll definitely feel good afterwards. It really is free – they don’t ask for tips or donations, so what have you got to lose? 

If you want to go, you’ll need to book a place via the Mind Body app and bring your own mat. 

22. Spot dolphins on a kayak adventure!

Make your Sunday memorable with a kayak adventure along the Atlantic seaboard! I went with Kaskazi Kayaks and got to see quite a few dolphins, as well as seals, a sunfish, and a lone penguin! It was so much fun, and a decent workout since you’re out on the water for two hours. You can read my full review here!

The kayaks have rudders which makes it so much easier to move across the water – and I say this as someone who has struggled A LOT with kayaking before. It’s actually a running joke with some of my friends, but I was totally fine on this tour. 

Kaskazi launch their kayaks from Three Anchor Bay Beach, and the 2-hour adventure costs R550 per person. I went at 9 am, but they have lots of different slots available, including sunrise and sunset adventures!

However, there’s also a top-rated tour that departs from the V&A Waterfront, so you could couple this with brunch at the Oranjezicht Market!

23. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are famous for their breathtaking beauty, as well as their extensive collection of indigenous South African plants. In fact, Kirstenbosch was the first botanical garden to be devoted to protecting a country’s indigenous flora!

This is a fantastic place to discover the unique plants that make up the Cape Floral Kingdom, or just enjoy a stroll with gorgeous views of Table Mountain in the background. 

There are lots of walking trails in the Gardens and you can even climb Table Mountain from here along Nursery Ravine or Skeleton Gorge. Or for something more chilled, you can follow the Yellowwood Trail around the park. 

One of the best ways to enjoy Kirstenbosch during the summer, though, is to attend one of the Sunday afternoon concerts. These run most Sundays between December and March, and you can check out what’s on here.

Entry costs R250 for international visitors or R100 for locals, and cash isn’t accepted.

24. Go for fish and chips in Hout Bay 

Hout Bay is absolutely stunning, with vivid blue water and lush green mountains. There’s definitely a slower pace of life in this fishing community, making it the perfect place to go hang out on a Sunday and enjoy some delicious fish and chips. 

There are a few places to grab fish and chips in Hout Bay, but my favourite is Fish on the Rocks. It’s perched right on the edge of the bay and offers beautiful views of Chapman’s Peak across the water. Plus, with its bright yellow paint and newspaper wrappings, it feels nostalgic and slightly tatty – just like a good fish and chip shop should! 

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, the fish and chips here is delicious. Definitely the best I’ve had in Cape Town! I got hake and chips for R115, which I felt was really reasonable. I was stuffed afterwards. 

25. Do a marine safari

Cape Town is home to lots of wonderful marine life, I booked this marine safari in an attempt to see as much of it as possible. It would be a very memorable way to spend a Sunday, that’s for sure!

My friends and I saw so much marine life when we went. I didn’t expect to see whales during the summer but we ended up seeing FOUR of them. One was so close to our boat that I’m sure I could have reached out and touched it.

As if that weren’t enough, we also saw seals, dolphins, and cute African penguins. It was a truly incredible experience, and so much better than I was expecting.

I also think this tour is great because it departs from the Waterfront and only takes about 90 minutes. Most other ones take you hours out of the city and have a lot of travel time, which is a waste if you ask me! You can read my full review of this particular tour right here.

Book this fantastic marine safari here, with FREE cancellation!

Thanks so much for reading this blog! I hope it helped you to plan the perfect Sunday in Cape Town. I have tons more resources dedicated to exploring the city, so make sure to check out the following:

• 1 Day Road Trip in Cape Town: Ultimate Cape Peninsula Itinerary
• Where to Stay in Cape Town – A Local’s Guide!
• Where to Find the Best Views in Cape Town
• The Perfect 3-Day Cape Town Itinerary
• The 25 BEST Things to Do in Cape Town at Night