Robben Island Tour from Cape Town: Pre-Booked Ticket & Transfers
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This half-day package includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town accommodation, making your trip hassle-free. Robben Island is one of the most visited museums in South Africa and is best booked well in advance. Take a moment to reflect on your voyage back to the mainland after learning about the island's long history and seeing Nelson Mandela's cell.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees to Robben Island
- Air-Conditioned Vehicle with WiFi on Board.
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Pickups/Drop off Are not offered for South African Citizens
Itinerary
Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
We will make our way to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here you will charter a shared to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the Island. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.) The entire tour lasts +-4 hours which includes hotel pick up. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and take the long walk to freedom. Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your tour guide or driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway. . Visit the man-made facilities . Get to see where isolate South African leaders, including Jacob Zuma, Kgalema Motlanthe, and Nelson Mandela . Explore African penguin
Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your tour guide or driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway and drive you back to your hotel as per our arrangement.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 189 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Very interesting trip....
Very interesting trip. The guides were very easy to listen to and knew all the facts about the island and the prison. We heard from a former prisoner which was interesting but also sad…
5Trip of a lifetime
The most memorable part of the experience was the views and the sea breeze and the setting was so lively and festive
5Touching experience
We drove past the quarry and older buildings before entering the prison. The former inmate shared personal stories while we stood in the cells. It felt raw and human. Quiet ferry ride back.
5Glad we booked this one
They collected us quickly and everything felt organised. The ferry was calm. Inside the prison the ex-prisoner spoke about daily routines and how people kept going. A couple of unexpected jokes lightened the mood. Left feeling thoughtful.
5The best
Pickup was smooth from our Sea Point hotel. On the island the bus gave a good overview, then we walked through the maximum security section. The guide who had been imprisoned there spoke calmly about his experiences. Standing in those small cells stayed with me.
5Robben Island experience part 1
The prison section hit harder than I expected. The former prisoner shared real stories about the cells and the hard labour. A few light comments helped. Meaningful morning.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please make your way inside the building and join the boarding line when you arrive.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- HYM CAPE TOURS
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Book in advance to avoid disappointment on the day
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
- Benefit from the historical insights of your small-group guide
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 3091 experiences we list in Cape Town.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 65 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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