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Robben Island Half-Day Tour with Ticket, Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Upon pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town, we will take you to the Silo District, where you will be greeted by a former political prisoner and taken to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Upon arrival at Robben Island Museum, you will be greeted by a former political prisoner and given a tour. The excursion lasts approximately four hours, including pickup from your hotel. (Our driver/tour guide will not accompany you on the Robben Island museum tour. The tour begins with a bus ride around the island, followed by a visit to Nelson Mandela's jail cell and the long trek to freedom. After we return, A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa's history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. There is a pick-up and drop-off service from Cape Town hotels, an entrance to Robben Island, and a guided tour. Get a glimpse of the Island's history as a prison and hear about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years in prison.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

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

1

Robben Island Museum

One of the most popular museums in South Africa, Robben Island excursions are best planned well in advance. This half-day package guarantees a hassle-free vacation by including round-trip transportation from your Cape Town lodging and museum admission. Make reservations in advance to prevent disappointment on the day of the event after visiting Nelson Mandela's cell and learning about the island's lengthy history. With a round-trip transfer from your hotel, you'll enjoy a hassle-free trip. You'll see the cell Nelson Mandela was held captive for 18 years. You'll pass buildings and a high wall constructed by prisoners during the 1960s on your way to the buses. The prison tour will be led by a Robben Island Tour Guide. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.) Visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your Tour Guide and driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Jack Friedman V&A WaterFront

Return from Robben Island to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy some free time to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants (cost not included). Learn about the history of South Africa, the fight against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters—among them former president Nelson Mandela—who were detained on Robben Island by taking a guided tour of the prison. Take the ferry back to the V&A Waterfront and use your free time to shop or eat at one of the many restaurants (own expense).

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Food and Drinks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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International Tourist

International Tourist
Pickup included

South Africans Citizens

South African Citizens
Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

47 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Good but the best part was cut short!

    Sweta S,,Nov 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Overall the tour was good, the guides were good and I learned a lot. Because the tours are generally huge, it takes so much time to move people from the boat to the bus etc... that we lost time for the actual prison tour. The prison tour was the most important and this was cut to about 45 min or less which was really not enough. I would suggest the prison tour be at least 1 hour and for there to be smaller groups so time isn't wasted on waiting for people to walk.

  • Isaac was fantastic,...

    Lynette S,,Nov 14, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Isaac was fantastic, friendly, and punctual. He made sure everything was in order for the Robben Island tour, and I felt well taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend!

  • It was a really great experience having to learn about the history and culture of that prison.

    emog591,,Sep 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Having to see mandela’s cell…..that had been one of the things i’d hoped I’d see one day.The historical significance of that prison plays a big role in our history and mandela had to go through that to get to where we are now which is a democratic South Africa.

  • Marvelous trip

    Roving07255161670,,Sep 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I really enjoyed my stay here it was such a nice and fun experience.My friend covered the fees and we stayed for 4 days and 3 nights

  • QUIRKY DREAMERS’ PARADISE WITH FLAWS

    Voyager61938739138,,Sep 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    ROSE ISLAND IS FUN, QUIRKY, AND INSPIRING, BUT A BIT LONG AND SHALLOW GREAT IF YOU LIKE HOPEFUL TRUE STORIES AND WONDERFUL

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  • What kind of place where our legendary nelson Mandela was jailed and how it was like

    kgabok403,,Sep 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I have went to Robben Island and I've enjoyed my journey because I have learned many useful things as an individual and I'm thinking of returning in upcoming months

  • Robben island is a place everyone should visit to truly understand south Africa 's journey to democracy

    Pioneer05504888272,,Sep 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Emotional, educational and inspiring. Walking through the same corridors as Mandela and hearing real stories from ex _prisoners was a life changing experience.

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  • Excellent experience

    sondags2025,,Sep 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    “A powerful and eye-opening tour. It was incredible to see the prison firsthand and learn about the struggles faced by those who fought for freedom. The former prisoner who guided our tour gave us insights you can’t get from any book.”

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  • They’re so caring’ life care all good

    L1051RFkrisk,,Sep 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very good we did enjoy as much as we can 😘❤️ We also like how they treat us , the tour was just amazing, can’t wait to book on them again.

  • It was a great experience I learned a lot. I wish everyone was able to get there and learn about the real hero.

    142isaiahk,,Sep 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Since I was young I have been wishing to visit the prison of Nelson Mandela in order to gain more knowledge about him. During my tour I have learned everything I wanted to know, my tour guide was soo helpful and patient

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