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Opening days in Cape Town: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Cape Town with known opening hours, 1 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Thursday in Cape Town
0 closed · 5 open
Closed on Thursday
Nothing closes on Thursday — all 5 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Thursday
- Table Mountain (Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town)8:00–18:30
- V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town)9:00–21:00Open late
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Newlands, Cape Town)8:00–17:00
- Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point)9:30–17:30
- Bo-Kaap (Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Cape Town)9:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountain (Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town) | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 |
| V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town) | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Newlands, Cape Town) | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8–17 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 |
| Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point) | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 | 9:30–17:30 |
| Bo-Kaap (Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Cape Town) | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ |
Open late in Cape Town
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town)Open late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Cape Town closed on Sunday?
Some are. 1 of the 5 top sights in Cape Town with known hours close on Sunday: Bo-Kaap (Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Cape Town). The other 4 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Cape Town?
On Sunday, 4 of the 5 top sights in Cape Town are open: Table Mountain (Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town), V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Newlands, Cape Town), Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point).
Which attractions in Cape Town are open every day?
4 top sights in Cape Town are open all seven days: Table Mountain (Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town), V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Newlands, Cape Town), Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point).
Which sights in Cape Town are open late?
V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town) stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Johannesburg).
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