Book a Robben Island tour from Cape Town. Secure your spot, skip lines, and explore Nelson Mandela’s prison history. Don’t miss out!
Book a Robben Island tour from Cape Town. Secure your spot, skip lines, and explore Nelson Mandela’s prison history. Don’t miss out!
- Cape Town Central - Collection from your accommodation in Cape Town will occur one hour prior to departure. A private transfer will take you from your hotel to the Silo District, where you will be guided to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, commencing your half-day adventure.
- Robben Island Museum - You will be collected from the…
- Cape Town Central - Collection from your accommodation in Cape Town will occur one hour prior to departure. A private transfer will take you from your hotel to the Silo District, where you will be guided to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, commencing your half-day adventure.
- Robben Island Museum - You will be collected from the address you provided (within our pickup area). Boarding the ferry is scheduled 30 minutes before your selected time slot. Ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the V&A Waterfront. Here, you will board a shared boat to the Robben Island Museum, where a resident Tour Guide will lead the island tour. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not accompany you on the Robben Island Museum tour.) A former political prisoner will provide a guided tour, including a visit to Nelson Mandela’s cell. You will also have the chance to take the Long March to Freedom, following in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps. Upon returning to the Jetty, our Tour Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island for your return transfer to your hotel.
- Cape Town Central - After completing your memorable half-day tour of Robben Island, you will be escorted back to your accommodation in central Cape Town. This journey offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the profound history and emotional significance of Robben Island while transitioning to the lively atmosphere of the city. As you travel, take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views of Cape Town and admire the majestic Table Mountain in the distance. The anticipation of arriving at your lodging will be exciting, allowing you to relax and prepare for the thrilling adventures that await you in this stunning South African city. Enjoy every moment of your stay!

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Robben island boat trip and museum ticket
- Driver/Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Robben island boat trip and museum ticket
- Driver/Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour. Along the way, learn about the Island’s role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how…
Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour. Along the way, learn about the Island’s role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence there.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 241 travelers
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Important Note - The remaining Hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.