Cape Town: Robben Island Tour Including Ferry Tickets & Transfers

4.3 (279 reviews) Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration3h - 4h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 214 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A must-visit when in Cape Town. Robben Island is filled with a rich 500-year-old multi-layered history. The Island represents an important aspect of South Africa's.

Please Note:
When booking, please provide us with the following:
- A passport or ID(for South African citizens) number
- An emergency contact number
- A pick up address

This information is purely for SAMSA compliance and will not be shared with anyone other than the Master of the ferry for Robben Island.

Incase the weather does not permit for the tour to take place, you can reschedule for another day. Should you need a pick up/drop off, there will be an extra cost of R250.00.

Options

South African Citizens

South African citizens prices: Provide ID number in place of passport number to confirm booking. The time slots are for when the ferry leaves the harbor.
Pickup included

International Tourist

Tour time slot: The time slots are for when the ferry leaves the harbor, to Robben Island.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees to Robben Island
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/Guide
  • Food and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Robben Island Museum
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up in Cape Town and transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you will board the ferry to Robben Island.

    On arrival, take a short walk to the tour buses, passing historic structures built by prisoners.

    Your guided bus tour includes Robben Island’s most significant landmarks: the leprosy graveyard, the Lime and Bluestone Quarries, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the Maximum Security Prison.

    You will also see, Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, where he spent 18 years in captivity. Guides, including former political prisoners, share powerful stories of resilience and South Africa’s fight for democracy.

    After the tour, return by ferry to Cape Town, where your driver will meet you for your transfer back to the hotel.

    ⏱️ The full experience lasts approximately 4–5 hours, including hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please provide us with a pick up address. Departure from your location within 10km (6 miles) of the Cape Town CBD. Please note that additional charges may apply should your accommodation fall outside of this radius.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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