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Beat the queues with a fast-track cable car ticket to Table Mountain's summit. Skip the general line, ride the iconic rotating gondola, and enjoy 360° panoramic views from one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Beat the queues with a fast-track cable car ticket to Table Mountain's summit. Skip the general line, ride the iconic rotating gondola, and enjoy 360° panoramic views from one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Duration
1–2 Hours (Self-paced)
Start
08:00
Group Size
Max 65
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Table Mountain is Cape Town's most iconic landmark and a certified New 7 Wonder of Nature — and the Aerial Cableway is the only way to the summit without a strenuous hike. With this fast-track ticket, you bypass the often-lengthy general queue and board the rotating cable car within minutes. The ride takes just 5 minutes, ascending over 700 metres while the gondola slowly rotates 360°, giving you changing views of the city, Robben Island, Lion's Head, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. At the summit, a network of easy walking trails winds through unique fynbos vegetation — Table Mountain is home to more plant species than the entire United Kingdom. Spot dassies (rock hyraxes), sunbirds, and ghost frogs as you explore. On a clear day, you can see as far as Cape Point, 65km to the south. The summit café offers coffee, snacks, and stunning vantage points. Use your return ticket to descend whenever you're ready — stay for an hour or spend the whole afternoon. The fast-track advantage means more time at the top, less time in line.
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Stop 1Present your fast-track ticket at the priority entrance on Tafelberg Road
Stop 2Board the iconic rotating gondola for a 5-minute ride to the summit, 1,085m above sea level
Explore the summit trails, spot dassies, enjoy panoramic views and visit the summit café. Stay as long as you wish.
Stop 4Descend at your own pace using your return ticket
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Tafelberg Road, Lower Cable Station, Cape Town
Departs at 08:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Contact us for accessibility details.
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Go early morning (before 09:00) for the clearest skies and shortest fast-track queues
Sunset rides are magical but book the last car down — check closing times in advance
The Platteklip Gorge trail is a 2-hour hike if you want to walk up and cable car down
Look for the rare Table Mountain ghost frog near the water pools at the summit
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
The cable car closes in high winds or poor visibility. Check the webcam at tablemountain.net before you go.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Tafelberg Road, Lower Cable Station, Cape Town
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