Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Travel Guide: Top Sights in South

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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, a 123-hectare site by the Southern Hemisphere's oldest working harbour, combines history, culture, and modernity against Table Mountain. Originating from Jan van Riebeeck's 1654 jetty, it grew with Prince Alfred's 1860 harbour expansion, crucial for maritime trade and local development. The 20th-century land reclamation and 1988 revitalization by Transnet Ltd. transformed it into a bustling mixed-use precinct. Today, it blends artistic, entrepreneurial, and sustainable design, serving as a dynamic space for over 23,000 residents and professionals, while honoring its rich historical legacy.

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Reviews of V&A Waterfront

Karin Burgess

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-21

One of my favourite places in the world! Table Mountain is your backdrop and the waterfront buzzes with atmosphere and charm! Varied places to eat in the sunshine while looking out over a very picturesque harbour.
Jaydean Spangenberg

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-03

What an amazing place to spend the day, so much to do and see. You absolutely need to do a boat trip. You definitely need to return multiple times. Seal sightings, mountin views, restaurants for days, aquarium, mall, entertainment and so much more! Spectacular!
Lance Mzyk

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-29

Indulge your senses with the beauty that Cape Town offers you here. A most enjoyable time... With the sounds of music created by local artists, The texture of Africa's soul in hand crafted goodies, Tasting the best biltong around, Quenching your thirst with a scrumptious cocktail, All of this while admiring adorable animal life.
thesna aston

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-27

Wow, I took my granddaughter there, and we had a good time. There's plenty to see and do, and thank goodness there was enough entertainment for her, including the little train, which costs R25 per person. They have added a few jungle gyms, and there was a man on stilts making balloons. His height fascinated most children. A word of warning, the place was packed. It could've been because it was month end.
Garth de Klerk

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-03

Really great destination venue. Lots to do with awesome shops and restaurants. Craft market is fantastic and definitely worth a visit. Trade Warehouse is also great for local stuff. It is a bit of a tourist trap / haven, so for locals be picky when choosing where to eat.