Day Trips

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

Name: Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket
Start: 2026-06-16T15:00:00
End: 2026-06-16T17:00:00
Location: Cape Town

Cable car ascending Table Mountain, Cape Town, with rocky cliffs in the background.

Cable car ascending Table Mountain, Cape Town, with scenic views of the landscape.

Cable car ascending Table Mountain, Cape Town.

Cable car ascending Table Mountain at sunset, Cape Town, with city and flora below.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Glide up Table Mountain by cable car for a relaxed, self-guided visit, enjoying a full day of flexible summit time and sweeping Cape Town views.

Benefit from a prebooked round trip ticket that covers one ascent and one descent, giving you flexible all day access to explore at your pace.

Ride the rotating Table Mountain cable car as the city, ocean and rugged peaks unfold below, then step onto viewpoints high above Cape Town.

Follow easy summit paths to quiet corners, photo spots and viewing decks, then refuel at cafes and shops while you soak in the changing light.

Upgrade your visit by choosing a skip the line ticket or add a Cape Town half day city tour, available on selected ticket options at checkout.

Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket only

One ascent and one descent

Flexible all-day access

Cape Town half-day city tour [as per option selected]

Skip the ticketing line access [as per option selected]

Transfers to and from Table Mountain Cableway station

Meals, drinks and tips

Items of a personal nature

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

339 reviews
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What our guests say
Last week
Went up with my partner on a kinda chilly morning, but the cable car was warm and not packed at all. We spun slowly as we went up so everyone got a good look (almost missed my fav bit—city on one side, flat blue ocean on the other, wild!). Top was WINDY so bring a jacket, even if it’s hot down below. Coffee at the cafe was just ok but the views made up for it. Spent about 2 hours wandering, saw a dassie (those little mountain critters, so cute). Would go again but maybe later in the afternoon for sunset vibes.
Last week
Table Mountain was on my bucket list since forever and it totally delivered. Took my mom (she’s 68!) and she managed fine, even with the steps at the top. Cable car staff were suuuper friendly and made everyone laugh. Whole thing felt safe. We got lucky with weather—clear, sunny, no mist. Could see all the way to Robben Island! Had to queue for like 20min to get down, not tooo bad. Pro tip: selfie stick is a must, the views are EPIC!
2 weeks ago
Brought the whole fam, even my grumpy teen, and EVERYONE had a blast. The cable car is super smooth, and the guides cracked some jokes that actually kinda landed. Got there early to dodge crowds (good move), but by noon it was sooo packed. Views up top are wild—Cape Town looked tiny! Don’t skip the nature walk trails, saw a massive lizard (no idea what kind). Only bummer: can’t take pics inside the cable car (windows too reflective).
Last week
Went solo cuz my sis chickened out (she hates heights lol), but honestly, it wasn’t scary at all. The rotating floor is a cool touch but can feel a bit weird if you’re not expecting it. Super touristy at the top, lots of people snapping pics, but still space to sit and chill. The café line was kinda slooow, prices a bit much for a sandwich. Still, worth it for the insane views. Not sure I’d do it again but glad I went.
May 2026
Went up Table Mountain with my mum and brother – honestly, I was a little freaked out at first (heights = eek!), but the cable car felt suuuper safe. The windows fogged up a bit cuz of the morning mist but once we got to the top… WOW. Views for miles, and the city looks soooo tiny. Brought snacks (food up there is $$) and found a quiet spot to just chill. Only downside: queues to get down were LONG. Still, totally worth it for the pics and the tiny dassies running around. Don’t forget sunscreen, the wind up there is sneaky.

What to bring

Mobile number: Provide a number that can receive WhatsApp or iMessage to get your entry tickets.

What’s not allowed

Transfers and meals: Transfers, meals, drinks, tips, and personal expenses are not included in your ticket.

Additional information

Weather closures: If Table Mountain closes due to bad weather, your ticket stays valid for 7 days from the ticket date.

Refunds for closures: If you cannot use your ticket within validity due to weather, contact the provider for a full refund.

Ticketing queue: You can skip the ticketing line and go straight to the cable car boarding queue if your option includes this.

Time at summit: You may explore Table Mountain at your own pace with flexible, all-day access.

Facilities at summit: Curio shops and four restaurants and bars are available at the summit for dining and souvenirs.

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