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Cape Town: Robben Island Tour Including Ferry Tickets & Transfers

Cape Town, South Africaby SadiCapeTours

  • 3 hours
  • Up to 214 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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.

What's included

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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Robben Island Museum

    4 hours

    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

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.

Good to know

  • 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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