Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium & Cape Wheel Private Tour

Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration8h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront with private transfers that include pre-booked tickets to Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium, and the Cape Wheel. Begin your journey with hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as a ferry ride to Robben Island, where you'll learn about its pivotal role in South Africa's history. Enjoy leisure time for lunch (own cost) at the vibrant V&A Waterfront before diving into the wonders of marine life at the Aquarium. Cap off the day with a ride on the Cape Wheel, offering stunning views of the city and Table Mountain. This tour includes private transportation, entrance fees, and a knowledgeable guide-driver for a hassle-free experience.

- Private hotel pickup and drop-off from
- Enjoy a guided tour of historic Robben Island and its Prison Museum
- Discover diverse marine life at the Two Oceans Aquarium, including sharks and penguins
- Experience panoramic views of Cape Town from the Cape Wheel's observation cabin

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transfers with hotel pick up and drop off
  • Robben Island boat transfers & prison museum guided tour
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
  • The Cape Wheel (General ticket)
  • Items of personal nature

What to expect

  1. Cape Town Central
    30m
    Your private guide-driver will collect you from your hotel at 8:00am in Cape Town or surrounding areas located within a 10-kilometre radius of Cape Town city centre.

    Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront and check in for the 09:00 ferry to Robben Island.

    Board the ferry and travel across Table Bay to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. 3h · Admission ticket included
    The official Robben Island experience normally includes a guided bus tour of the island and a visit to the Maximum Security Prison Museum. Learn about the island’s political, cultural and historical significance and hear stories about the people who were imprisoned there.

    The Robben Island tour is conducted by official Robben Island Museum guides and is shared with other visitors.

    All guests must have a clear photograph or digital copy of their passport or identification document saved on their mobile phone. The full name provided when booking must match the identification document.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    After the tour of Robben Island, you will return to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island in the V&A Waterfront.

    Guests may have lunch at one of the Waterfront’s restaurants, cafés or food outlets. Lunch, drinks and personal expenses are for your own account.

    Guests who do not wish to have lunch may browse the shops, take photographs or explore the Waterfront.
  5. Two Oceans Aquarium
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and discover the marine life found along the southern African coastline, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

    Depending on the animals and exhibits available during your visit, you may see:

    African penguins and rockhopper penguins
    Ragged-tooth sharks and other shark species
    Stingrays
    Sea turtles
    Jellyfish
    Seahorses
    Moray eels
    Octopuses
    Colourful tropical fish
    Rock lobsters
    Anemones
    Kelp forest marine life
    Large ocean fish

    Explore the Aquarium’s major exhibits at your own pace, including its shark exhibit, penguin habitat, ocean displays and living kelp forest.

    The Aquarium visit is generally self-guided.
  6. The Cape Wheel
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Complete the day with a standard ride on the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront.

    Travel approximately 40 metres above the Waterfront in a fully enclosed observation cabin and enjoy panoramic views across Cape Town.

    Depending on the weather and visibility, views may include:

    Table Mountain
    Signal Hill
    Cape Town Stadium
    Granger Bay
    Robben Island
    Cape Town city centre
    The V&A Waterfront
    The surrounding mountains and coastline

    A standard Cape Wheel ride is included. VIP cabin upgrades, photographs and other optional extras are not included.
  7. Cape Town Central
    30m
    Meet your private guide-driver after the Cape Wheel experience and return to your accommodation.

    Estimated drop-off is at approximately 17:00. The final drop-off time may vary because of ferry operations, attraction queues, weather and traffic conditions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Should your accommodation be outside of our pick up radius please wait for us infront of the concierge desk at The Westin Cape Town opposite the CTICC.

End point

Should your accommodation be outside of our pick up radius please wait for us infront of the concierge desk at The Westin Cape Town opposite the CTICC.

Pickup details

Please wait in the hotel lobby for your tour guide.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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