Robben Island Museum Ferry Ticket & Official Museum Guided Tour

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

Visit Robben Island, one of South Africa’s most important historical landmarks, with your museum admission and return ferry journey arranged in advance.

• Ferry crossing of Table Bay with views of Cape Town
• Guided bus tour of the island's key landmarks
• Entry to the Maximum Security Prison
• See Nelson Mandela's cell
• Hear the island's story from a live guide, with accounts that many guests find moving

Please note that ferry operations are weather dependent and may be delayed, changed or cancelled by Robben Island Museum for operational or safety reasons.

Options

South Africans Citizens

South African Citizens

International Travelers

International Tourist

What's included

Viewing of Nelson Mandela's cell
Visits to historical sites
Return ferry between the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island Museum
Official Robben Island Museum guided island tour
Guided visit to the former Maximum Security Prison
Robben Island Museum Admission

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

Waterfront Clock Tower
Pass by

The Waterfront Clock Tower/Nelson Mandela Gateway is not simply a “pass by.” It is where the traveller reports for check-in and boards the ferry.
Robben Island Museum
2h · Admission ticket included

Official island programme, including the guided island component and maximum-security prison visit. Short walk to the buses, then a guided tour of the island's sites, including the leprosy cemetery, Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe's house, Bluestone Quarry and wartime bunkers.
Pass by

Arrival/departure point on Robben Island Museum.
V&A Waterfront
Pass by

Return to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This experience does not include hotel pickup or drop off. Please make your way tothe meeting point. If for exemple, the ferry departure shown on the booking is 09:00, the guest should arrive by approximately 08:15 under the 45-minute requirement.

End point

This experience does not include hotel pickup or drop off. Please make your way tothe meeting point. If for exemple, the ferry departure shown on the booking is 09:00, the guest should arrive by approximately 08:15 under the 45-minute requirement.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
FERRY OPERATIONS: Robben Island ferry departures are subject to weather, sea and operational conditions. Departure times may be changed or cancelled by Robben Island Museum.
CANCELLATIONS: If Robben Island Museum cancels the scheduled departure because of weather, safety or operational conditions, affected bookings will be handled according to the applicable rescheduling/refund arrangements.
PASSENGER DETAILS: Full names of all participants are required for ticketing. Additional passenger information may be required where applicable. Please ensure the information supplied with your booking is accurate.
TICKETS & COMMUNICATION: Your Viator booking voucher may not be the final Robben Island boarding ticket. Final ticket/boarding information will be communicated using the contact details supplied with your booking. Please check your messages before departure.
• Confirmation: (48 hours / instant, set per your supply agreement) • A short walk from the harbour to the buses is part of the tour • Duration depends on the ferry used and may vary • Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen • Cameras are welcome for personal use. Commercial photography is not allowed. • Not allowed: drones, tripods, alcohol, drugs • No restaurants on the island. A small shop sells snacks and drinks, and you may bring your own food. • Itinerary may change, and sailings can be affected by weather or sea conditions • South African nationals may qualify for a special rate (confirm with supplier)

Cancellation policy

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

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