Cape Town Street Markets
Food and craft markets in Cape Town and surrounding areas
Visiting malls when touring is probably on everyone’s travel agenda. Whether it be to collect souvenirs or simply because you are addicted to shopping. In Cape Town, street markets are so common that you could possibly find a group of vendors on every corner. Here is African Peninsula Tours top 8 street markets you simply cannot afford to miss.
1 Muizenberg Flea Market
The Muizenberg Flea Market initiated many years ago and has attracted crowds of potential buyers to this locale. The market currently has a variety of stalls each selling a variety of products at affordable prices. As an added benefit, the market is situated slightly off Muizenberg beach allowing beach-goers to do a quick last minute Sunday shopping at the markets.
When: Every Sunday, 09:00am – 17:00pm
What you’ll find: A variety of items for sale. Common items include clothing, groceries, food, electronics, furniture, motor mechanical accessories, home décor and essentials, and ethnic artwork to name a few.
Location: Sunrise Circle off Muizenberg beach, Muizenberg
2 Milnerton Flea Market
The Milnerton flea market, like the Muizenberg Flea market, is one of the oldest informal trading market place which exist in Cape Town. This street market offers all your needs and wants at a central point. It’s not every day we get to shopping with a view of the ocean in the background.
When: Every Saturday 07:30am – 14:00pm and Sunday 08:00am – 15:00pm
What you’ll find: The question you should be asking is, “what won’t I find there?”. The stalls offer items suited for personal use, household use and décor, gardening motor mechanics, delicious foods and much more which we will leave for you to explore.
Location: Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland.
3 Greenmarket Square
The Greenmarket square is the tourist capital of all street markets. This very lively market is always buzzing with curious shoppers. There are some live instrumental entertainment by locals.
When: Every day of the week, 09:00am -17:00pm
What you’ll find: Mainly African crafts, jewellery and clothing items.
Location: Cape Town City Centre.
4 City Bowl Market
The City bowl market is an evening market which comprise of roughly 30 stalls. Each stall specialises in different meals and drinks which are homemade. The market assists locals by granting them this opportunity to promote their cooking skills. It’s definitely worth a visit when you are in the area, you might run into your soul-dish.
When: Every Thursday from16:30pm – 20:30pm
What you’ll find: A variety of original recipe foods.
Location: Hope Street, Cape Town City Centre.
5 Pan African Market
The Pan African market is definitely the destination for you if you wish to transition into the African vibe. An African infused coffee shop is located on the premises with an appetising and affordable menu.
When: Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:30pm) and Saturdays (08:30am – 15:30pm)
What you’ll find: African cultural artefacts
Location: 76 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre.
6 Earth Fair Market
The Earth fair street market is an all you can eat food market whereby bakers, chefs and even ordinary people display their cooking skills and recipes to the public.
When: St Georges Mall – Thursday (11:00am – 15:00pm) and Tokai – Saturdays (09:00am – 14:00pm) and Wednesdays (15:00pm – 20:30pm)
What you’ll find: A variety of food, drinks and delicious sweet treats.
Location: St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre and South Palms Centre, 333 Main Road, Tokai.
7 Made in the Cape Market
The Made in the Cape street market is an opportunity for small enterprises to showcase their creativity, arts, crafts and services to the public. Here you can view products’ such as tyres turned into conformable handmade chairs!
When: Once a month (four days long) – Thursday to Saturday, 09:00am – 19:00m and Sundays,10:00am – 17:00pm
What you’ll find: Local environmentally friendly creative arts and crafts.
Location: Cavendish Square, Dreyer Street, Claremont.
8 Hout Bay Lions Craft Market
The Hout Bay Lions Craft Market is one which we hold close to our heart. The purpose of this market is to raise funds to assist the local community with financial burdens such as education fees, health expenses and poverty. Support this entertainment filled community upliftment street market as it results in many rewards.
When: Sundays, 10:00am – 15:00pm.
What you’ll find: A variety of homemade products such as clothing, bags, toys and home décor.
Location: Hout Bay Common, Hout Bay Main Road, Hout Bay.
