Robben Island Tour from Cape Town Pre-Booked Ticket and Transfers

4.3 (111 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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Experience one of Cape Town's most iconic attractions with a guided visit to Robben Island Museum. Your journey begins with pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town and transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you'll board the ferry to Robben Island. Upon arrival, your guided experience begins with a bus tour led by an expert guide, introducing the island's rich history and significant landmarks. The tour continues with a former political prisoner, who shares powerful firsthand accounts of South Africa's struggle for freedom before taking you to Nelson Mandela's prison cell, where he spent 18 of his 27 years in captivity. This unforgettable heritage experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options

ROBBEN ISLAND SA CITIZENS ONLY

Duration: 4 hours
Strictly South African Citizen: Your ID document will be required, and your ID number is needed to issue your Robben Island ticket.

HOTEL PICKUP & DROP OFF.

Transfers : This Option is an excellent choice for those who require transportation, Hotel pick up and Drop Off .
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup 1 hour before the Tour: Driver/guide pickup from your hotel or booking address to Nelson Mandela Gateway, with return transfer after the tour.

International & SA Citizen : Ideal for international and SA citizens who require hotel pick-up.
Pickup included

INTL. TRAVELLERS/MEETING POINT

Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: This option is an excellent choice for those who do not require Hotel Pickup.
Directions: Travellers meet directly at Nelson Mandela Gateway, near the Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront.

What's included

  • Help securing your preferred available departure
  • Pre-booked tickets arrangements
  • Real-time assistance on the day of your tour for meeting-point or transfer-related questions
  • Assistance with logistics and check-in
  • Clear communication before the tour (WhatsApp, Email, IMessage )
  • A digital map featuring the island’s key historical sites, landmarks, and visitor attractions.
  • Support if there are operational changes(rescheduling support, refunds, tour replacement support)
  • Pickup/Drop off by a professional driver/guide where included in your selection
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option is not selected)

What to expect

  1. Robben Island Museum
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Hotel Pickup & Return
    1 Hour Before Activity | Driver/guide picks you up from your hotel or booking address.
    Nelson Mandela Gateway | Transfer to the V&A Waterfront for check-in and ferry departure.
    Robben Island Tour | Ferry to Robben Island. The tour continues by bus around the island and ends at the historic prison, where you are guided by a former Robben Island prisoner.
    Return to Cape Town | Ferry back to Nelson Mandela Gateway.
    Hotel Drop-Off | Driver/guide returns you to your original pickup location.

    Meeting Point
    Check-In at Nelson Mandela Gateway | Meet directly at the V&A Waterfront near the Clock Tower.
    Ferry to Robben Island | Board the ferry for the island crossing.
    Robben Island Tour | Explore the island by bus, with the tour ending at the historic prison and a guided experience led by a former political prisoner.
    Return Ferry | Ferry back to Nelson Mandela Gateway.
    Tour Ends | Finish at the meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will be dropped off adjacent to the Zetz Museum and the Silo Hotel. As you ascend the stairs towards the ocean, you will find the striking red Gothic-style clock tower in front of you. If you are approaching from the shopping mall side, you cross the moving bridge leading to the Mandela Gateway.

End point

You will be dropped off adjacent to the Zetz Museum and the Silo Hotel. As you ascend the stairs towards the ocean, you will find the striking red Gothic-style clock tower in front of you. If you are approaching from the shopping mall side, you cross the moving bridge leading to the Mandela Gateway.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with your location around Cape Town City Centre. Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay, and any other earlier of your choice. One hour before the ferry departure please . Only for the option with Hotel pick up

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Pick up is Excluded in A Legacy of Resilience Option
  • Meet our Guide at the Meeting Point for Guidance
  • One Hour before the activity time
  • WhatsApp platform is Open 24/7 for mor enquiries
  • We will need the Passport or ID on the day of Activity

Cancellation policy

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

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