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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 98 activitiesCape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Classes & workshops
See all 3 activitiesCape town - Unique Private wine tour Blend & bottle own wine
History & culture
See all 18 activitiesIndulge in South Africas Finest Premium Wines
Wildlife & nature
See all 14 activitiesAquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 3 activitiesHot Air Balloon in Stellenbosch
What to do in Paarl
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Enjoy an outing to Franschhoek Wine Tram during your stay in Franschhoek. While in this quaint area, you can savour the wineries.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
This is the oldest and most prestigious botanical garden in South Africa, home to the first collection in the world dedicated solely to indigenous plants.
Areas of Paarl
Simondium
Simondium is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vrede en Lust Estate and Babylonstoren.
Windmeul
Windmeul is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Paarl area, you might plan a trip to Paarl Mountain Local Nature Reserve or Bain's Whisky Distillery.
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