Shopping in Cape Town

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Shopping in Cape Town is legendary, particularly among overseas visitors who are able to pick up fantastic bargains, as well as luxury goods, throughout the city. Whether you’re seeking gold and diamonds, clothes and consumables, or African art and curios, you’ll find everything your heart desires in and around the city centre.

Shopping malls
Cape Town offers several upmarket shopping malls, most of which offer hundreds of retail outlets, as well as restaurants, cinemas, cafes, banks, foreign exchange tellers and entertainment areas for kids.

At these malls, you’ll find every type of product that you’d be able to get at any first-class mall in the world – from clothing and footwear to jewellery, electronics, beauty products, health foods, books and international brands. Some of Cape Town’s top shopping malls include the Canal Walk shopping centre, Cavendish Square and the V&A Waterfront.

Craft markets and curios
For a completely different kind of shopping experience, visit Cape Town’s craft markets and curio stands to discover an assortment of arts and crafts, clothing, curios and souvenirs, often at good prices.

Greenmarket Square in the city centre is arguably Cape Town’s most famous craft market, and has been in existence for many years. Be sure to negotiate with sellers for a good deal! You’ll also find craft markets at many of the city’s popular tourist destinations, such as in Hout Bay and at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Boutique shopping
South Africa is a country with immense natural and mineral wealth, and travellers often seek to purchase jewellery, precious metals, coins and leather whilst in the country.

You’ll find plenty of exclusive boutiques throughout the city centre, as well as at the V&A Waterfront. The outlets offer rare and expensive stones, indigenous curios, leatherwear and other select items.

If you’re seeking something specific, be sure to ask your hotel concierge for advice on finding the items you seek. Still require hotel accommodation in Cape Town? Book your suite at the Taj Cape Town now.