Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour with Transfers and Tickets
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take opportunity to combine two of Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks in one seamless, well-organised day with pre-booked access and return transfers included. Begin your journey at Robben Island, a powerful UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will explore the Robben Island Maximum Security Prison and see Nelson Mandela’s Prison Cell, gaining deep insight into South Africa’s history through an official guided experience. Continue the adventure to Table Mountain, where pre-booked cableway tickets allow you to skip hassle and ascend effortlessly via the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and Robben Island itself. With smooth logistics, expert guidance, and guaranteed access to both attractions, this tour delivers an stress-free, meaningful, and unforgettable Cape Town experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pre-booked ferry ticket to Robben Island
- Guided tour on Robben Island Museum with former Inmate
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Cape Town
- Return transport to Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
- See Nelson Mandela’s Prison Cell
- Pre-booked Table Mountain Cableway ticket
- Guided experience at Table Mountain
What's not
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cape Town, where the accredited guide/driver will meet you and transfer you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the V&A Waterfront. At the gateway, you will board the ferry for a scenic crossing of Table Bay to Robben Island. On arrival, enjoy a guided bus tour of the island, passing key historical landmarks including the Lime Quarry and other significant sites that reflect the island’s history as a place of exile and imprisonment. The tour continues with a visit to the Robben Island Maximum Security Prison, where you will gain deep insight into South Africa’s political history and see Nelson Mandela’s Prison Cell, one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and resilience.
After returning by ferry to the mainland, your guide/driver will continue the experience by transferring you to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. With your pre-booked tickets, you will ascend to the summit of Table Mountain, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Lion’s Head, Robben Island, and the city of Cape Town. After exploring the mountain, you will descend by cable car and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (Lower Cableway Station). It is easy to find—simply follow signs to Table Mountain Cableway or ask for directions to the main entrance. The station is located on Tafelberg Road and is well signposted.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- Pinnacle Africa Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The most sensitive areas, including Nelson Mandela’s cell, may have restricted or limited wheelchair access, but guides provide detailed explanations where access is not possible
- The experience is accessible with assistance, but it is not completely flat, step-free, or fully wheelchair-friendly throughout the entire island
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 3091 experiences we list in Cape Town.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 416 of 3091.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cape Town
Cape Town spreads between Table Mountain and the sea, a striking city of beaches, vineyards, penguins and history near Africa's southwestern tip.
Table Mountain's flat summit looms over everything, reached by cableway or by hiking trails, with Lion's Head and Signal Hill flanking it. Below, the V&A Waterfront bustles around the working harbour, and boats leave from there for Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years. The colourful houses of Bo-Kaap climb the slopes above the city centre and the Company's Garden.
Top-ranked sights in Cape Town: Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak Drive.
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