I've Been a Travel Advisor for over 20 Years-Here Are My Favorite Places to Go in Cape Town

"At the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, step into the sculpted halls of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, a museum carved into a 19th-century grain silo using hand-held grinders. Local artist Talita Swarts is a walking encyclopedia of the African diaspora; guests can take a VIP tour with her through everything from the building's architecture-the shape of the main atrium was built to mimic a single corn kernel-to individual exhibition pieces."

"While exploring the waterfront, don't miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more. A few of my favorite boutiques are Windy's World, aloveSupreme, and Avoova, known for its exquisite pieces crafted from discarded ostrich shells. If gemstones are on your radar, Avoova's owner is also a leading expert in tanzanite. One of the best ways to learn about the history of a city is by interacting with the locals, such as the charismatic Christo Brand, a former prison"

Cape Town offers walkable neighborhoods, vibrant colors, creative energy, and warm local welcomes. Exploring by foot reveals distinct neighborhoods like the Bo-Kaap with historic streets, intimate galleries such as Anthony De Klerk's Art du Cap, and the centuries-old Atlas Trading Company spice shop that stocks cinnamon, pitted dates, baobab powder, rice, flour, seeds, and spices. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront houses the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa carved into a 19th-century grain silo, with guided VIP tours by local artist Talita Swarts. The waterfront also features the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, boutiques like Windy's World, aloveSupreme, and Avoova, noted for ostrich-shell pieces and tanzanite expertise. Interacting with locals provides historical insight.

Read at Travel + Leisure