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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
021-424-8181
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Type: Trams
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Lockers / storage, Activities for young children
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Excellent customer care, communication and humour in the cable car by the cable car attendant/conductor.

See 4 more reviews by Heerengracht for Cape Town Central
Chester, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Don't be scared of the height, it's not at all bad and the revolving car means that everyone gets a share of the views. Stand next to the open part to get some great photos!

See 2 more reviews by Kate T for Cape Town Central
Zurenborg, Antwerpen, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It was cool going up table mountain, but it was just so expensive for the cable car. You pay R200 just to get up there. I wasn't able to hike up, other wise I would never have paid so much money for it

See 2 more reviews by Amber V for Cape Town Central
Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is one of South Africa's top attractions. The cableway takes you from the lower cable station to the upper station in a few minutes in a large cable car that takes up to about 60 people (be sure to position yourself near a window). The floor revolves, giving you a 360-degree view of Cape Town and the front face... More

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Very well maintained but can be on the more expensive side. Well worth the visit after all that is one of the many reasons we go to Cape Town.

See 3 more reviews by Michael V for Cape Town Central
pattukkoottai,tamilnadu state
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

there are 2 routes to the top of tabletop mountain.- the first is a strenuous climb of many hours,, the second an easy climb - just take the cable car by the aerial rope way,taking only 5 minutes! we , being tourists and also seniors , chose the latter! It was an unforgettable experience. At station one you get into... More

See 2 more reviews by nilaseventy for Cape Town Central
Maidstone, United Kingdom
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12 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The cableway takes you from the car park to the top of the mountain in a ratating car with an open window. YOu can see all fantastic views of the bay and the mountain from the car. DOnt hold on the sides of the car though, as it rotates!

See 2 more reviews by B18C3VIC for Cape Town Central
The Woodlands, Texas
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7 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This was a FUN ride to the Top of Table Mountain - and well worth the long wait. The cableway turns 360 degrees so everyone can see from all angles. It highlights incredible views as well!!

See 7 more reviews by Prico4 for Cape Town Central
Moreno Valley, California, United States
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5 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Traveling to the top of Table Mountain was only overshadowed by the beauty of the surrounding views once you reach the top of the mountain. The ride was smooth, secure, and extremely pleasant. I thought it would be a little frightening, but the entire experience was just one awesome moment after another.

See 3 more reviews by Shalimar A for Cape Town Central
Schuttrange, Luxembourg
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18 attraction reviews
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

You definately need to buy your tickets on internet in advance,but still then you have to queue for at least an hour, an hour a half.Some people are queuing, others are not and just walk past you. There is nobody checking the queues, so people complain, and sometimes even get aggressive.The cable car ride itself was super! The views are... More

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