Portside Tower, Cape Town

Name: Portside Tower
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 418 0832

#74 among attractions in Cape Town

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Portside is a 139-metre-tall building in Cape Town, South Africa. Completed in 2014, it is the city's tallest building and at the time of completion, was Cape Town's first significant skyscraper developed in the central business district in 15 years. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2014Height: 456 ftFloors: 32Coordinates: 33°55'0"S, 18°25'19"E

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Cape Town CBD - ForeshoreCape Town South Africa

Contact

+27 21 418 0832

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Portside Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Long Street, Adderley Street, Bo-Kaap, Golden Acre Shopping Centre.

~1910 ftS
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~1080 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Portside Tower open?

Portside Tower is open:

Monday 7 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7:15 am
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Portside Tower?

Nearby attractions include Foreshore Freeway Bridge, Cape Town (4 min walk), 1 Thibault Square, Cape Town (5 min walk), Lutheran Church in Strand Street, Cape Town (6 min walk), Koopmans-de Wet House, Cape Town (8 min walk).

How to get to Portside Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portside Tower:

Bus

Lower Loop • Lines: 101 (3 min walk)
Thibault Square • Lines: A01 (6 min walk)

Train

Cape Town (12 min walk)