Day Trips

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Skip-the-Line Ticket

Duration

2 hrs

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8:30am - 6:00pm

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    • Glide up Table Mountain on a self-guided cable car visit, using a flexible all-day ticket valid for one ascent and one descent from Cape Town.

    • Your ticket includes skip-the-line access at the ticketing area, so you can head straight toward the cable car, saving valuable time at the station.

    • Once on the summit, set your own pace as you enjoy sweeping city and ocean views, browse curio shops, and try mountaintop eateries along the way.

    • Table Mountain Cable Car ticket only

    • Skip the ticketing line access

    • Flexible all-day cable car ticket

    • One ascent and one descent

    • Transfers to and from Table Mountain Cableway station

    • Meals, drinks and tips

    • Items of personal nature

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    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.
    May 2026
    Visited with my husband and our two teens. Everyone LOVED it!! The cable car spinning was a surprise, but in a good way – you see everything. We did a short hike at the top, found some cool plants I’ve never seen before. Kids spotted a dassie and lost their minds. If you’re scared of heights, just don’t look down until you’re up. Bring layers, it’s chillier than you think. Recommend buying tickets online to avoid the queue (we didn’t and waited 40 min).
    May 2026
    Did the cableway with my girlfriend. Line moved slower than I hoped but staff were friendly and kept things moving. The rotating floor in the cable car is a cool twist (pun intended). Got a bit crowded at the top, but you can walk away from the main lookout and find your own quiet ledge. Weather changed fast – sunny to cloudy real quick, so bring a jacket. Would def do it again but maybe earlier in the day to dodge the crowds.
    May 2026
    Table Mountain was honestly the highlight of our trip. Went with my parents who are not exactly thrill-seekers, but they loved the smooth ride. The cable car spinning caught us off guard but made it way more fun. The café up top has decent coffee and the brownies are YUM. We sat for nearly an hour just soaking up the views. Watch for clouds, they roll in out of nowhere!
    May 2026
    I surprised my boyfriend with tickets. He’s got a thing for heights so I thought he’d freak, but he was totally into it. We got lucky with clear weather, could see all the way to Robben Island. The cable car staff joked around with us, made it fun. There are a bunch of little trails up top, really nice for hand-in-hand wandering. Would go again in a heartbeat.

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