Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a great tour which brings the tourist face to face with history, nature and sightseeing opportunities.
Experience the life of World Statesman Nelson Mandela during his 18 years of imprisonment at the world heritage site Robben Island as part of his 27 years in prison.
Climb the Table Mountain - voted one of the new 7 world wonders in 2012, attracts 800 000 visitors annually.
Experience Cape culture at Bo-Kaap that has bright coloured houses as a celebration of their freedom from slavery. The first residents arrived from Indonesia, Java, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. It is also a heritage site.
The Company Gardens has a rich history, it has also has museums like the Slave Lodge, the Iziko South African Museum, the Planetarium. The S.A. Art gallery, the Cape Town Holocaust centre, St Georges Cathedral. There is also amazing fauna and flora.
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest standing colonial building in South Africa.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Robben Island Museum
After being picked up from your hotel in Cape Town, you will be driven to the V&A Waterfront where you board the Robben Island Ferry to the world-famous place of incarceration of Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years. This place, dubbed “South Africa Alcatraz” served as a leper colony, a place of isolation, banishment, and imprisonment. The Island is a state reminder of the harsh conditions endured as a reward for freedom from the Government of apartheid. After the historical, emotional, educative and informative tour which is conducted either by ex-prison warders or ex-prisoners of Robben Island, you board the ferry back to the Waterfront. You then have lunch and are picked up immediately after.
Bo-kaap
The tour proceeds to the Bo Kaap (Afrikaans for upper Cape) that has colorful houses for a Cape cultural experience. Also known as the Cape Malay Quarter, this is one of the major tourist attractions on the City tour. It is a place known for its brightly coloured homes and cobblestoned streets. The area is traditionally a multicultural neighbourhood with a predominantly Muslim community. Slaves were initially imported from Malaysia, Indonesia and other parts of Africa hence the name “Malay”.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off after the tour
Return ticket to Robben Island by boat from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clock Tower
Entry fees to District Six Museum and The Castle of Good Hope
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fees to Diamond Museum
Lunch
Gratuities
Drinks
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Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets
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Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and educational
rikiyahf2023,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Remmy sightseeing and learning the rich history of Cape Town! He was very fun and friendly to hang out with. Very great experience!
Cape Town Robben Island Family Tour.
billysR4792ZH,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This family tour was a perfect blend of fun and learning The ferry ride was calm and comfortable and upon arriving at Robben Island the guide explained everything clearly Children had a chance to understand history while adults enjoyed the experience and surroundings Every step of the tour was well organized and family It was a truly memorable day making this tour an excellent choice for families visiting Cape Town.
Amazing Experience in Cape Town!
Passenger652195,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam and Remy were amazing! Remy was extremely knowledgeable of Cape Town's history. We learned so much! I highly recommend this group!
11 out of 10
457akidam,,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did 5 different tours with Remmy and his company. This tour was great because my friend Roy from university has the best store called the African Trading Port to shop right when you return. Tell Roy that Akida sent you for the VIP treatment. You have to do all the tours with Remmy and his company from Table Mountain to the penguins to the best beaches. Remmy can also arrange private tours for you to go to wineries such as Mhudi. I’ve traveled around the world and Remmy and his company was the best tour guide company that I’ve ever experienced in my life. It is a MUST to use them if you visit Cape Town.
Private tour to Long walk of Freedom and Robbens Island
C1182AZjamiet,,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello. The owner Remmy took such good care of us even before we left the United States. He spent countless hours answering all of my questions to make me feel safe. The day of our your, He sent Kuda who was our driver and he also was awesome. Both were real gentleman and very knowledgeable about the tours.. I truly appreciate Remmy making this happen for me at the last minute. His information is locked in and we will use him again if we return to Cape Town. Bravo Remmy
It started out wrong, but EXCEPTIONAL in the end.
Cornwall76,,Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the trip on-line. Unfortunately everything went wrong ! Nobody met us at the pick up rendez-vous. We angrily called RAW tours…. Remy answered the phone and quickly calmed us down. They missed the booking, but a true test of a professional is how you recover from such an oversight. Remy rushed down to meet us, no luck, all ferries were booked, NOT wanting to give up, using his powers of influence he finally got us on another ferry to Robben Island. My wife was overjoyed, Remy was intent on not spoiling our experience. We appreciated all his efforts. To our surprise, Remy was at the Port upon our return only to check on us, he so exceeded our expectations we ended up going to the Cheetah Farm in the afternoon with him for another great experience. Our credit to Remy and RAW Tours for their dedication to customer service, things can go wrong at anytime but it’s how you recover that shows your true qualities. BRAVO !! Thank you from, Andrew and Janett B.
THE MEMORABLE CRUISE TO ROBIN ISLAND
Mistmarkfarai1,,Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views where amazing, l took a lot of photos, This was such a memorable tour. Everyone knows about the great Nelson Mandela but to actually tour inside and around the prison where he was held for 18yrs of his 27yrs life imprisonment. You will never forget a single moment of your experience on Robben Island. When thinking of visiting Robin Island think of RawTours and Remmy as your Tour Guide.
Great tour
Explorer43935965377,,Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time. My tour guy was in time and very knowledgeable about everything Cape Town and the rest of South America. I will be using this company again when I return.
A Tour everyone should experience
Bswartz83,,May 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a memorable tour. Everyone knows about the great Nelson Mandela but to actually tour inside and around the prison that he was held at for so much of his life is profound and heartbreaking.. You will never forget a single moment of your experience on Robben Island as it is so captivating and impressionable. When taking this Tour, make sure you ask for Remmy. You will not be disappointed with his professionalism and deep knowledge of South Africa and especially the Cape Town area. He will provide another essential element to your South African visiting experience! Plus, he is one of the most genuine and considerate people I have ever met in my life. Do yourself a favor and go on this tour with Remmy as your guide.
Robben Island Prison Museum
travisa533,,Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very sobering experience, to actually enter into the very jail cell that housed the great Nelson Mandela for eighteen years. First, our tour guide Mr Remi made sure we arrived at the docks on time to get processed in. He has been the tour guide for several of our tours and he is the best. He’s very knowledgeable of the local customs, areas and how to deal with the local merchants. If your planning to visit Cape Town, I highly recommend Remi, you won’t be disappointed.
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