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Robben Island Guided Tour&Pre-Booked Historic Prison,Pickup&back

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Get skip-the line for tickets access to the Robben Island Ferry and go behind the scenes"Former political prisoner will take the guests on the bus tour around the island including the cell" and learn more about how the former prisoner become a President of Rainbow National after spending "27-years in prison sentence of Nelson Mandela" the most important is how he become FREEDOM FIGHTER in South Africa.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

"IF SEASICK "please take your seasick tablets indvace prior to boarding

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum

Bottled water

Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Snacks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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Robben Island Museum

You will be picked up from the address you provided (within our pickup radius). you will take a shared transfer to the Silo District, where you will be met and taken to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here, you will take a shared ferry to the Robben Island Museum, where you will be greeted and given a tour of the island by a former political prisoner. (Please be aware that our driver/tour guide will not be going on the Robben Island Museum tour with you.) The total duration of the excursion, including hotel pickup, is +–5 hours. You will be driven around the island by bus for the duration of the tour, after which you will see Nelson Mandela's jail cell and make the long walk to freedom. Your tour guide/driver will meet you at the Nelson Mandela Gateway entry when you return to the Clock Tower Building.

4 hours • Admission Included

Options

SA Citizen with ID number

Mini van
Citzen Discounts with ID numbe
Pickup included

International Tourists

Mini van
Pickup included

Reviews

4.66

56 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Robben Island

    tinajanedavis52,

    Nov 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience with the guides Monbasa and Thomas, as former political prisoners, giving a great insight into the conditions they had to endure. It amazed us that they were so positive towards life. To see where Mandela was housed and where his manuscript was hid, brought it all to life.

  • Memorable Day Robben Island

    W552WVdavidm,

    Nov 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Driver was on time explained to us what our day will be he took us to the waterfront where we caught the boat to Robben island it was very interesting the talk with one of the prisoners made it seem very real also seeing the penguins and the sight of table mountain was amazeing would definitely recommend this trip and the guide waited for us has we returned from the boat so all excellent day all round nice memories

  • Visit to Robben Island

    christopherpZ2056XN,

    Oct 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The talk by the ex prisoner of Robben Island was moving and heartbreaking. To hear firsthand of the treatment made the experience very real.

  • Trip to Robben island

    Escape05387053268,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    5. The driver was very courteous and punctual. Total confidence in him. I would recommend again the service. The whole experience to Robben island was great. Thanks

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  • Must see experience

    michaelwZ2995ZT,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a very moving experience - seeing firsthand the conditions where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held was deeply emotional. Fayical at Cape Coast Explore was hospitable, timely and informative. The pick up and drop off at both ends was smooth and convenient. Fayical was also very accommodating to help me sort some booking confusion (that I created). I commend him for his honesty too since he promptly returned my smartphone after I dropped it in his van.

  • Liife changing perspective on Robben Island -a must do in Cape Town!

    Sarika P,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was an emotional and humbling day. Listening to the political prisoner was passionate, inspirational and enlightening. We learnt of the sorrow, suffering, and torture they endured, without basic human rights. A truly deep humanized experience on this tour. Thank you to Mr. Thomas Moses for sharing his story with us, and giving us this personal account. Thank you to Fayical and his team for great communication on arranging the transport to and from our stay in Sea Point, as well as ensuring a safe and reliable tour.

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  • Very humbling

    S5364CCjimk,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This is a trip not for the faint hearted. After being picked up at our hotel and dropped off at the ferry we head to ROBBEN Island. Once there we drive around the island before a prison visit. The drive round the island gives you its history from being a lepper colony then prison, military facility then back to prison. Once the tour of island is done it’s off to the prison to meet an ex prisoner who details his stay and the struggles involved. It ends with a visit to Nelson Mandela’s cell before heading back to the ferry. Overall it’s a very humbling experience and throws a lot of things into perspective

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  • Very inspiring Robben Island tour

    Viajeconpelucas,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The visit to Robben Island was very insightful. We had the honor to listen to the story from an ex political prisoner who was incarcerated in this same place. He did a great job sharing his experience.

  • Excellent experience

    729elizabetho,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our pickup was on time, our driver was helpful friendly and courteous. He explained everything very well about how the day would proceed etc

  • Mind-blowing experience

    amissin2025,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Robben Island tour was a journey through time, with our guide masterfully weaving stories of struggle, resilience, and triumph. The island's raw emotion and history are palpable, and this tour does it justice. A truly unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of South Africa's journey. Highly, recommend – Cape Coast Explore don't miss it!

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4.66
56 reviews
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