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

Cape Town, South Africaby HYM CAPE TOURS

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 100 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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.

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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Robben Island Museum

    3 hours

    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!

  2. 2

    Table Mountain

    Pass by

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

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

  • 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
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  • 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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