Robben Island Tour including Pick Up & Drop Off from Cape Town

From ZAR 1100

4.33

248 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

A must-visit when in Cape Town. Robben Island is filled with a rich 500-year-old multi-layered history. The Island represents an important aspect of South Africa's.

Please Note:

When booking, please provide us with the following:

- A passport or ID(for South African citizens) number

- An emergency contact number

- A pick up address

This information is purely for SAMSA compliance and will not be shared with anyone other than the Master of the ferry for Robben Island.

Incase the weather does not permit for the tour to take place, you can reschedule for another day. Should you need a pick up/drop off, there will be an extra cost of R250.00.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Entrance fees to Robben Island

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/Guide

Food and Drinks

What To Expect

Robben Island Museum

You will be picked up from the address you provided (as long as it’s within our pick-up area). The ferry to Robben Island departs from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. Important: Boarding closes 10 minutes before your ferry departure time, so please arrive early. When you arrive at Robben Island: You’ll take a short walk to the tour buses. Along the way, you’ll pass buildings and a large wall built by prisoners during the 1960s. The bus tour will take you around the island’s historic sites, led by a knowledgeable Robben Island guide. The tour includes visits to: The graveyard for victims of leprosy The Lime Quarry and Bluestone Quarry Robert Sobukwe’s house Army and navy bunkers The Maximum Security Prison The tour ends with a powerful moment: a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. Your guides are well-trained and share the deep, 500-year history of Robben Island.

4 hours•Admission Included

Options

South African Citizens

South African citizens prices: Provide ID number in place of passport number to confirm booking. The time slots are for when the ferry leaves the harbor.
Pickup included

International Tourist

Tour time slot: The time slots are for when the ferry leaves the harbor, to Robben Island.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.33

248 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

161

Must do important piece of South African hustory
Aiden K,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s possible to do this tour on your own, buying tickets at the Robben’s Island ferry. A couple of Cape Town residents in front of me did just that. As a tourist with limited time, I appreciated the private pick up from my City Center Hotel, the guaranteed ticket, and the fact that my driver was waiting for me five hours later when the ferry returned. Poignant bleak touching experience, particularly the maximum security prison part where we were guided by a former prisoner. Triumph of the human spirit. Lessons learned from history that should never be repeated. As Tom, our guide told us, there are only 500 former prisoners still alive to tell their story. And many prisoners were involved in fighting for freedom along with Nelson Mandela.
Awesome!
Kenneth L,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Be prepared to walk, the boat ride over was very nice. Touring the prison and hearing the stories from our guide (who was actually a prisoner there} will cut through you deep....! The set up is very efficient and didn't take long at all. When I visit Cape Town I'll definitely be going again.
The Robben Island tour,...
Daniel B,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Robben Island tour, including pick-up and drop-off in Cape Town, was very comfortable. Everything went according to plan. The driver (Fayical) who took me was attentive and explained the entire tour.
Best Attraction in South Africa
Lawraine A,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommended for tourists who wants to immerse in the history of South Aftica. It was a privilege to see the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and felt the suffering he and others have to go through to fight freedom inside the jail.
Buyer Beware!!!
Sang W,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This tour is misleading and takes advantage of travellers who didn't do their research. What they're selling is just the ticket and a van transfer to and from your hotel and the harbor. The actual tour guides that explain everything come with the Robbens Island ticket and is not supplied by this company. The Robbens Island tickets are easy to purchase yourself online and costs 600 rands per person (approx $30 USD). This company is essentially charging you an additional $50 per person for the pickup and dropoff at your hotel. Ubers are so affordable in Cape Town that this experience was a complete rip off. Would recommend for you to just buy the tickets yourself and call an Uber.