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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

9,147 Reviews
#2 of 226 things to do in Cape Town Central
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Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
+27 21 424 8181
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The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. To date the Cableway has transported more than 26 million visitors to the summit. 900 000 visitors from all over the world use the Cableway annually.

About Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. To date the Cableway has transported more than 26 million visitors to the summit. 900 000 visitors from all over the world use the Cableway annually.
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Reviewed yesterday
Great option for non-hikers

Comfortable and quick trip to the top. Those with motion sickness or fear of heights may have some issues, but....the trip is over fast :).

Thank _TejasRT_
Fazielah W, Public Relations Manager at Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thank you for your review. There are seats in our cable cars for visitors with motion sickness or a fear of heights. Thanks

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
Awesome experience

Was on list so went with great expectations and yes didn't regret.The view is too awesome and don't forget to take your camera's and fully charged.every spot is having amazing views were you can see city views, sea on another side , amazing mountain peaks...More

Thank Seema G
Reviewed 2 days ago
to expansive

OK a must do in capetown, but to maný people and to expansive much better climbing Lions Head!!!! it is for free and you have a full 360° view you can see even table mountain!

Thank sonnenangie
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
Amazing View

Purchase online or else you will be queuing for quite a while. A great view of Cape Town and the surrounding ocean. Cable car up gave a chance for some nice pictures. We spent roughly 45mins on the tour so all in its pretty quick...More

Thank brianfitz08
Reviewed 3 days ago
Wonderful way to travel to the top of Table Mountain

Lines can be long but the ride is worth it. Great views on the way up and we had an awesome sunset on the way down. The ride is smooth and the florr revolves so you get 360 degree views as you travel up. Only...More

Thank 932Charles
Fazielah W, Public Relations Manager at Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thank you for your review

Reviewed 3 days ago
Do this the first moment the weather is good

This is great. Do Table Mountain the first moment the weather is good because if you don't, you might miss it. Glad we did it our first night because it was closed due to weather for the rest of our trip.

Thank EH179
Reviewed 3 days ago
Finally on top of Table Mountain

Special experience with the moving floor!! Get your tickets online, it will save you some time, as the queue can be quite long...

Thank Frank_Ineke
Fazielah W, Public Relations Manager at Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

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Reviewed 4 days ago
Great day with family well spent

Table mountain cable way is one of Cape Town's greater sight seeing places to see and a must to visit. The view from the top is beautiful and the ride up and down with the cable car a great experience and very safe. I brought...More

Thank Anthea H
Reviewed 4 days ago
Not to be missed

The view of Cape Town is unsurpassed but the weather obviously is a factor. go early, before 9 am to avoid long lines. Of course a nice clear day with limited winds also add to the enjoyment of the experience. Walk the full circumference on...More

Thank Kent B
Fazielah W, Public Relations Manager at Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thank you for your review

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
Outstanding views

As soon as weather permits this is a must do in Cape Town. It took us 3 days before cloud coverage permitted any views from the top of Table Mountain and they were beautiful. We went about 11:00 a.m. and had a small line up...More

Thank fai235
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aztraveleroh
When is the Cable car closed for repairs. I've heard it closes for a couple of weeks in July or August.
12 March 2017|
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Response from Fazielah W | Property representative |
Hi. The Cableway will be closed for two weeks for annual maintenance from 24 July to 6 August, 2017. Thanks
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aquamermaid
Hi. Is there any other way to go up Table Mountain aside from the Aerial Cableway? Can I get a cab to go up? I am acrophobic and claustrophobic.
5 March 2017|
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Response from Fazielah W | Property representative |
Hi. The only other way up is by hiking one of the three trails up the mountain, with an experienced guide. The Cableway is the only form of motorised transport up. Thanks
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Saundie2014
We are hoping to do the cable ride on 23rd of March this year can we by tickets now or is it too early? Also are the queues likely to be very long at this time of year. Thank you
29 January 2017|
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Response from Jjaymoh | Reviewed this property |
Hello! I concur with people who suggest that you must buy the ticket on the day of your excursion depending on the weather. In my experience the queues for going up the mountain can be very long and unbearable but not the... More
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