{"id":98212,"date":"2016-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/15-cheap-and-fun-things-to-do-in-cape-town-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:14","slug":"15-cheap-and-fun-things-to-do-in-cape-town-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/15-cheap-and-fun-things-to-do-in-cape-town-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Cheap And Fun Things To Do In Cape Town This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spending the summer in the Mother City? Don\u2019t let your pocket keep you from having a great time \u2013 here\u2019s our round up fun things you can do on the cheap or for absolutely nothing!<\/p>\n<h2>Live music at the V &amp; A Summer Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>The warm weather sees the Waterfront adding the V&amp;A Summer Sessions to its already buzzing selection of acts and entertainment. Sponsored by Mercedes Benz, the Summer Sessions take place in the amphitheatre and feature local musicians and bands playing hour long sets. <em>Cost: Free\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/40-things-to-do-in-cape-town-under-r200\/\">41 Things to do in Cape Town for under R200<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/50-photos-of-cape-town-that-will-make-you-want-to-live-in-the-mother-city\/\">50 photos of Cape Town that will make you want to live in the Mother City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Watch a movie under the stars<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Damien-du-Toit-Breakfast-at-Tiffanys-at-Galileo-Open-Air-Cinema.jpg\" alt=\"Damien du Toit Breakfast at Tiffanys at Galileo Open Air Cinema\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image courtesy of Damian du Toit on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/coda\/15580586788\" target=\"_blank\"> Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>All summer long, the Galileo Open Air Cinema streams old favourites, cult classics and documentaries at a selection of venues around Cape Town. Get there early and you can also enjoy some pre-movie treats and live music courtesy of an artisanal market. Tickets are sold with a number of extras including cosy blankets, camp chairs and snacks. Call\u00a0071 471 8728.\u00a0<em>Cost: R79 \u2013R149\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Free and fun First Thursdays<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/First-Thursdays_sourced-from-website.jpg\" alt=\"First Thursdays_sourced from website\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first Thursday of every month is a treat for art lovers. Galleries, boutique shops and other cultural attractions in the CBD keep their doors open till late, allowing people to wander in and explore. Since the event began in 2012, it has grown to see thousands of people taking part and bringing life to the city centre every month. <em>Cost: Free\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Take a ride around town<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Image-courtesy-of-freewheely.com_bicycle.jpg\" alt=\"Image courtesy of freewheely.com_bicycle\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What better way to sight-see than on a leisurely bicycle ride? For those who enjoy a bit of a workout, drop-and-go bicycle rental company UpCycles has stations in Sea Point, the CBD and the Waterfront area, where bikes can be hired out and taken for spin around the city.<em>Call:\u00a0076 135 2223 Cost: from R50 for an hour to R200 for a full day\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Visit the Book Lounge<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alexander-Smolianitski-Book-Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander Smolianitski Book Lounge\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image of &#8220;Book Lounge&#8221; courtesy of Alexander Smolianitski<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If good books and wine are your idea of a good time, then a visit to The Book Lounge is definitely in order. This charming bookshop is home to an eclectic selection of books and regularly hosts book launches as well as readings, comedy, music and poetry nights as part of their \u201cDown in the Basement\u201d sessions.\u00a0Address: 71 Roeland Street. Call\u00a0021 462 2425.\u00a0<em>Cost: Free \u2013 R50<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Explore the great outdoors<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lions-head-scott-webb.jpg\" alt=\"lions head scott webb\" width=\"780\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking in Cape Town\u2019s world famous natural beauty is an opportunity not to be missed! Whether you\u2019re feeling fit or someone who shies away from exercise, you won\u2019t have a hard time finding a hike or walk to suit you. Popular routes include the Lion\u2019s Head and Elephant\u2019s Eye hike, and the Newlands Forest walk. <em>Cost: Free<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Really laugh out loud<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comedy-strip.jpg\" alt=\"comedy strip\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><br \/>\nEnjoy a beer and a chuckle courtesy of the Cape Town Comedy Strip which hosts a selection of South Africa\u2019s top comedians every Wednesday. Tickets sell out quickly so guarantee some laughs (and get a discount) by joining their mailing list. Long Street. Call:\u00a0071 257 2834.\u00a0<em>Cost: R80-R150\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Tickle your taste buds<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Frederik-Schmidtke-Neighbourgoods-Market-Old-Biscuit-Mill-Cape-Town.jpg\" alt=\"Frederik Schmidtke Neighbourgoods Market Old Biscuit Mill Cape Town\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image courtesy of Frederik Schmidtke on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.runhumans.com\/cape-town-for-foodists-neighbourgoods-market\/\" target=\"_blank\"> runhumans.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Artisan markets are all the rage and Cape Town has plenty of these to offer local and visiting foodies. Try the ever popular Old Biscuit Mill, head to the Waterfront for the V&amp;A Food market, take a trip to Muizenberg for the charming Bluebird Garage Friday Night Market, or simply stroll down St. Georges Mall on a Thursday afternoon for the Earth Fair Market.<\/p>\n<h2>Brush up on some art and history<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Iziko_South_African_National_Gallery-By-Josephou-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpcreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\" alt=\"Iziko_South_African_National_Gallery By Josephou CC BY-SA 3.0 httpcreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3.0 via Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Iziko_South_African_National_Gallery.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you consider yourself an art enthusiast or a bit of a history buff then a visit to the Iziko Museums is a must. Comprising of 14 different galleries and museums around the city, the Iziko collections include historical artefacts, and art, photography and natural history collections. <em>Cost: R30\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Tour the Newlands Brewery<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-39597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newlands-brewery-tour-1.jpg\" alt=\"newlands brewery tour\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dating back to the 1800\u2019s, the Newlands Brewery holds a wealth of knowledge covering the history of beer, insight into the brewing process, and it\u2019s cultural and social role in South Africa and around the world. Tours are run daily and they also offer beer tasting! 3 Main Road, Newlands.\u00a0021 658 7440.\u00a0<em>Cost: Beer tasting \u2013 R95, Tour \u2013 R105\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Take it back to the beach<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Osama-Saeed-Bhutta-Muizenberg-Beach-Cape-Town.jpg\" alt=\"Osama Saeed Bhutta Muizenberg Beach Cape Town\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image of Muizenberg courtesy of Osama Saeed Bhutta<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s a visit to Cape Town without a day or two spent at the beach? Catch a few waves, take a dip in the very cool water, or just relax in the comfy shade of your umbrella. Camps Bay, Clifton 1-4, Glen Beach, Beta Beach and Llandudno are perfect for sunbathers and chilling, Muizenberg for laid-back surfers and the Blouberg beach for walks and windsurfing.\u00a0<em>Cost: Free<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Explore the city with VoiceMap<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-48230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/voice-map.jpg\" alt=\"voice map\" width=\"780\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a tour with a difference! <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/10-south-african-built-travel-apps-you-should-be-using\/\">The VoiceMap walking tour app<\/a> allows you discover Cape Town at your own pace. Simply download an audio tour onto your phone, grab your earphones and set off on traditional tours like the Bo Kaap or unique routes such as the Woodstock Street Art Tour, Revolution Route and Cape Town\u2019s Secret Tunnels and Lost Rivers. <em>Cost: Free \u2013 R100<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Test your knowledge at quiz night<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-41870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beerhouz-quiz-night.jpg\" alt=\"beerhouz quiz night\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If some friendly competition and a few drinks sound like a blast then call up your brightest pals and get a team together for a pub quiz night held at a number of bars and restaurants around town. <em>Cost: Free \u2013 R40\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find out more here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/top-10-quiz-nights-in-cape-town-and-surrounds\/\">Top 10 Quiz Nights in Cape Town and Surrounds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Try some old school cinema<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Labia_Theatre_Cape_Town_By-Ben-Sutherland-from-Crystal-Palace-London-UK-CC-BY-2.0-httpcreativecommons.orglicensesby2.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\" alt=\"Labia_Theatre_Cape_Town_By Ben Sutherland from Crystal Palace London UK CC BY 2.0 httpcreativecommons.orglicensesby2.0 via Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"780\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured image courtesy of Ben Sutherland via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Labia_Theatre#\/media\/File:Labia_Theatre,_Cape_Town_(8490360519).jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia Commons<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fancy yourself a bit of a cinema geek? Then visit Cape Town\u2019s Labia Theatre, the oldest independent art cinema in the country. Opened in 1949, The Labia has retained much of its old-world charm and offers cinema lovers the chance to enjoy a drink or a glass of wine while catching a movie in one of its 4 intimate theatres. 68 Orange St, Gardens. Call: 021 424 5927.\u00a0<em>Cost \u2013R45\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Take a ride on the sunset bus<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-49051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/city-sightseeing-ct.jpg\" alt=\"city sightseeing ct\" width=\"780\" height=\"413\" \/><br \/>\nWatching the sunset from Signal Hill is something of a Cape Town tradition. Why not hop onto the City Sightseeing Sunset Bus for a scenic three hour tour of the city that includes watching the sun set over the ocean. 81 Long Street Cape Town. Call:\u00a0086 173 3287.<a class=\"fl r-iOkREgpj0zJI\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+27861733287\" data-rtid=\"iOkREgpj0zJI\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiI69afobjKAhUCrxoKHaHXCgIQkAgIDTAD\">\u00a0<\/a><em>Cost \u2013 R120<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spending the summer in the Mother City? Don\u2019t let your pocket keep you from having a great time \u2013 here\u2019s our round up fun things you can do on the cheap or for absolutely nothing! Live music at the V &amp; A Summer Sessions The warm weather sees the Waterfront adding the V&amp;A Summer Sessions to its already buzzing selection of acts and entertainment. 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