Robben Island Half Day Prison Tour with Pre-Booked ferry Ticket.

4.0 (363 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a seamless, unforgettable experience. Enjoy a storytelling ferry ride, skip the uncertainty of standard visits, and gain rare firsthand insights from a former political prisoner.
Robben Island museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour.
Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment. Listen to the true-life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island.
This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa.

Options

Without pickup

Duration: 5 hours: PLEASE note this option DOES NOT include hotel transfers.
Entry ticket to Robben Island.: PLEASE note this option DOES NOT include hotel pickup & Drop-off.
Ferry ride & tickets to Robben Island Museum are included.

With pickup.

Time slots: All tickets, Hotel pickup & Drop-off are included. Time slots are for pick-up and the boarding time is 15 minutes after.

Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Return Robben Island Ferry ticket.
  • Roundtrip Transfer (If option is selected)
  • Robben Island Museum entry ticket and Guided Tour.
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Former prisoner Guide.
  • Bottled water.
  • WIFI on board.
  • Entry/Admission to Robben Island.
  • Gratuities
  • Roundtrip Transfer (If option is not selected)

What to expect

  1. Robben Island Museum
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a seamless, unforgettable experience. Enjoy a storytelling ferry ride, skip the uncertainty of standard visits, and gain rare firsthand insights from a former political prisoner.
    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. 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/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please make your way to The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island building located next to the CLOCK TOWER ( Red Building) at the V&A Waterfront.

End point

Please make your way to The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island building located next to the CLOCK TOWER ( Red Building) at the V&A Waterfront.

Pickup details

Travelers can enter their own pickup point within 10 Kms radius of the City Centre.
Please provide us with a pick up address. You will be picked up from the address you provided as long as it's within our pickup area.
Should you not meet this requirement, we have a meeting point at The Nelson Mandela Gateway at V&A Waterfront.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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