"Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Customizable Options Included
Overview
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4 hours
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"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
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
S A citizens
What to know before : Please provide your South Africa ID number when you chose this option
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.
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Have to do it again
Zinhle M,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Its 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
5.00Even 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
1.00Robben 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.
The content of the tour...
Erin M,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The content of the tour is great and the guides were really good. My only note would be that being packed on a tour bus wasn’t the greatest - it would have been nice to have more room to be a bit more comfortable. But the overall experience was worthwhile.
A unique experience
Akhter C,
Mar 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00A very moving experience to see the place the great man spent so many years developing into the giant that he became
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