Glencairn
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
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.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
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.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Things to do
Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Town City Private Day Tour
Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Glencairn
Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.
Cape Peninsula
If you're spending time in Cape Peninsula, check out sights like Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Simonstown Station or Glencairn Station.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Cape of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Chapmans Peak
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Muizenberg Beach
- Lions Head
- Hout Bay Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Sea Point Swimming Pool
- Llandudno Beach
- Signal Hill