Half Day Tour to Robben Island with Pre-Booked Ticket

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South Africans Citizens

2 Adults x $89.00

$178.00

Approx Total

$178.00

South African Citizens
Pickup included

International Tourist

2 Adults x $110.00

$220.00

Approx Total

$220.00

International Tourist
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Food and Drinks
Gratuities

Overview

Upon pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town, we will take you to the Silo District, where you will be greeted by a former political prisoner and taken to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Upon arrival at Robben Island Museum, you will be greeted by a former political prisoner and given a tour. The excursion lasts approximately four hours, including pickup from your hotel. (Our driver/tour guide will not accompany you on the Robben Island museum tour. The tour begins with a bus ride around the island, followed by a visit to Nelson Mandela's jail cell and the long trek to freedom. After we return, A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa's history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. There is a pick-up and drop-off service from Cape Town hotels, an entrance to Robben Island, and a guided tour. Get a glimpse of the Island's history as a prison and hear about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years in prison.

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Cape Town Intl Airport Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA
Centurion All Suite Hotel Rhine Road, Corner Main & Frere Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8050
Hotel Sky Cape Town 9 Lower Long Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Newkings Boutique Hotel 94 Regent Road, 2nd Floor, Piazza Da Luz, Sea Point, South Africa, ZA, 8005
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square 10 Greenmarket Square, , Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
Onomo Cape Town Waterfront 24 Alfred Street, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf 1 Lower Bree Street, Foreshore, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8002
Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point Arthur's Road, Sea Point, Sea Point, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8005
Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge Portswood Road, V & A Waterfront, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town 64 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8018
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Tyger Valley Uys Krige Drive, Jip De Jager Off Ramp, Ext 20, Welgemoed, Welgemoed, South Africa, ZA, 7530
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Granger Bay Waterfront, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8002
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore 29 Heerengracht Street, Foreshore, Foreshore, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town No. 6 Silo, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, South Africa, ZA, 8001
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel 6 Link Road, Camps Bay, South Africa, ZA, 8005
Southern Sun Cape Sun 23 Strand Street, , Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Southern Sun Newlands 7 Main Road, , Newlands, South Africa, ZA, 7700
Southern Sun The Cullinan 1 Cullinan Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town 1 Lower Buitengracht Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
The Onyx Hotel 57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
The President Hotel 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, South Africa, ZA, 8001
The Silo Hotel Silo Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
The Table Bay Quay 6, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001
The Westin Cape Town Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Lower Long St, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8000
Urban Elephant 16 On Bree 16 Bree Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa, ZA, 8001

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Itinerary

Robben Island Museum

One of the most popular museums in South Africa, Robben Island excursions are best planned well in advance. This half-day package guarantees a hassle-free vacation by including round-trip transportation from your Cape Town lodging and museum admission. Make reservations in advance to prevent disappointment on the day of the event after visiting Nelson Mandela's cell and learning about the island's lengthy history. With a round-trip transfer from your hotel, you'll enjoy a hassle-free trip. You'll see the cell Nelson Mandela was held captive for 18 years. You'll pass buildings and a high wall constructed by prisoners during the 1960s on your way to the buses. The prison tour will be led by a Robben Island Tour Guide. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.) Visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your Tour Guide and driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

4 hours
Jack Friedman V&A WaterFront

Return from Robben Island to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy some free time to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants (cost not included). Learn about the history of South Africa, the fight against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters—among them former president Nelson Mandela—who were detained on Robben Island by taking a guided tour of the prison. Take the ferry back to the V&A Waterfront and use your free time to shop or eat at one of the many restaurants (own expense).

1 hour

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Amazing

Published on Jan, 2025

The trip was amazing it was very nice and well coordinated.. The driver was very considerate and good to us he answered all our questions with ease

A must do in capetown

Published on Dec, 2024

Good tour of a sad place. But sometimes you have to see the bad in order to appreciate the good. Thomas Moses our guide made the Robben Island prison come alive.

The views from Robben Island were great! The sites on the island were kept in their original state bring reverence to th

Published on Dec, 2024

The views from Robben Island were great! The sites on the island were kept in their original state bring reverence to the place. The prison itself was emotional touching.

Visiting Robben Island...

Published on Nov, 2024

Visiting Robben Island was an unforgettable experience that brought South Africa’s history to life. The guided tour was incredibly informative, providing powerful insights into the stories of the political prisoners. A special shoutout goes to our tour guide, Said, who truly went above and beyond. He helped us with an unrelated issue during our tour His kindness and willingness to assist made our experience all the more remarkable. If you’re ever in Cape Town, a visit to Robben Island is a must—and if you’re lucky enough to have Said as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional experience!

Excellent trip to Robin island

Published on Sep, 2024

From our booking agent to the cruise team, to our amazing guide, everything was taken care of. The information shared with us was really educational. Thank you for a great day. I could have definitely sent more time on the island.

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