Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a guaranteed, personalized, and historically rich experience, featuring a storytelling ferry ride and rare insights from a former political prisoner.

Options

South African Citizens Only

Self arrival Option : kindly send us your South African ID number(s) via email, as required by the Robben Island Museum to secure your booking.

International Travelers

Self arrival option

What's included

Former prisoner Guide
Return Robben Island Ferry tickets
Robben Island Museum Entry Ticket and Tour
Choose correct option: International Travel rate, SA ID = “South African Rate

Food and drinks

What to expect

Robben Island Museum
3h · Admission ticket included

Robben Island Museum Tour a powerful journey into South Africa’s history. Here’s what you’ll experience:

Highlights of Your Tour:
1. Ferry Ride to the Island

2. Guided Bus Tour of the Island
- See key sites, including:
- The limestone quarry where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, performed hard labor.
- The leper colony cemetery (19th-century history).
- Maximum Security Prison (where you’ll meet a former political prisoner guide).

3. Walk Through the Prison
- Stand in Nelson Mandela’s cell (a deeply moving experience).
- Hear firsthand stories from ex-inmates about apartheid’s struggles and triumphs.

4. Panoramic Views & Wildlife
- Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds—the island is also a nature reserve!
Table Mountain
Pass by

Enjoy stunning views of Table Mountain and Cape Town’s coastline from the water (great photo opportunity!).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Nelson Mandela Gateway
V&A Waterfront, Dock Road, Cape Town (located at the Clock Tower Precinct)

Directions:
1. Head to the V&A Waterfront
2. Look for the red-and-white Clock Tower – a prominent landmark.
3. The Nelson Mandela Gateway is the large modern building right next to it.

End point

Nelson Mandela Gateway
V&A Waterfront, Dock Road, Cape Town (located at the Clock Tower Precinct)

Directions:
1. Head to the V&A Waterfront
2. Look for the red-and-white Clock Tower – a prominent landmark.
3. The Nelson Mandela Gateway is the large modern building right next to it.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring Your passport/ID or a copy of your passport/ID or a photo of your passport/ID on your phone
We will need Full names of all participants in your group. Dates of birth for any minors under 18 years of age
Please note that the confirmation message you received from the Viator, and other partners' platform is not your actual ferry ticket, we will issue the ticket a day before the activity.
Please ensure that you add your proper information such as the correct country code and mobile number because your tickets will be sent via WhatsApp or iMessage or email.
For South African travellers, please enter the ID number of each adult in the “Special requirements” box when making the booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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