"Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Customizable Options Included

From ZAR 1099

4.76

37 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

"Explore our range of options tailored to your needs!"

Embark on a meaningful journey from your accommodation in Cape Town to the vibrant the Nelson Mandela Gateway where you will get the ferry heading to Robben Island Museum, your experience continues with an insightful tour led by the former political prisoner, allowing you to hear firsthand accounts of resilience and hope.

The excursion lasts approximately four hours, including convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. While our driver will not accompany you during the Robben Island tour, you'll enjoy a bus ride around the island, followed by a poignant visit to Nelson Mandela's jail cell, where you’ll learn about his 18 years of imprisonment and the long struggle for freedom. This tour is an essential opportunity to delve into South Africa's rich history, making it a powerful and impactful experience you won't want to miss! This tour starts at Mandela Gate Way.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Parking Fees

Fuel surcharge

Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Professional driver and guide

Food and Drinks

Gratuities

Pick up for A Legacy of Resilience Option

Pick up for S A Citizen Option

Options

A Legacy of Resilience

Standard Tour: Basic entry-level experience that includes guided tours of significant areas of the island, such as the prison
Duration: 4 hours
Nelson Mandela Gateway: The tour usually begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, where visitors check in, receive information about the tour.

S A citizens

What to know before : Please provide your South Africa ID number when you chose this option

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

Standard Tour: Standard Tour: Basic entry-level experience that includes guided tours of significant areas of the island, such as the prison
Duration: 4 hours
Nelson Mandela Gateway: The tour usually begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, where visitors check in, receive information about the tour.
Minivan / People Carrier: Minivans typically accommodate 7 to 8 passengers comfortably. The seating configuration usually includes three rows of seats.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

History of freedom fighters
YOON K,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a must if one wants to reflect upon our common humanity. It’s not an easy subject, but one must remember how human can be so cruel to each other in order to not repeat the same mistake again. We must remember that whatever freedom we enjoy today, it was fought very hard by those who fought for it.
Disappointed
Rick W,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Air conditioned? Guide? Not what was in the description. There is nothing further to say. Why do I need a minimum number of letters?
Have to do it again
Zinhle M,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Its worth it. I would do it again given a chance. Guides very precise straight to a point with much insight.
Cape town city tour
HERBERT M,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Even though Robben island was cancelled due to bad weather our city tour we had with Joshua was amazing. Can fully recommend the cape town half day city tour.
Robben Island Tours are constantly cancelling their tours to the Island due to technical problems.
Frances B,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Robben Island tour company cancelled on us the fist booking and then they were booked out so we booked through Viator. Robben Island cancelled again. so we didn’t go due to all these technical problems with the boat. I heard people have been stranded on the Island as the boat keeps breaking down. Never got to go as we had to leave Cape Town.