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Official Robben Island Museum guided tour.
Former political prisoners may share personal accounts where available. With accounts that many guests find moving.
Guided by expert Robben Island Museum guides.
Visit Nelson Mandela’s cell.
Entry to the Maximum Security Prison.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
People using Uber they may put address The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. People who's driving can go to Silo Hotel and on the left side, there's Silo district parking and go to ground level you'll see Clock tower, that's the place for boarding
Ticket Redemption Point
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
Itinerary
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1Waterfront Clock Tower
Ferry Ride to Robben Island: The tour begins with a scenic ferry ride from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to Robben Island. The ferry journey takes about 30-45 minutes each way, offering breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town coastline.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Robben Island Museum
Cross Table Bay by ferry and step onto Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most powerful symbols of freedom. Visit the former Maximum Security Prison, see Nelson Mandela’s cell, and explore the landscapes where political prisoners were held during apartheid. Led by official Robben Island Museum guides, this is more than a sightseeing tour: it is an opportunity to understand the human cost of injustice and the resilience that helped shape democratic South Africa. Where available, former political prisoners may share personal accounts as part of the museum programme
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Robben Island Museum
Sail back to the V&A Waterfront
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation: Your booking will be confirmed instantly or within 48 hours, Tickets: Your Viator voucher confirms your booking but not your final boarding actual ticket. Final ticket/boarding details will be sent to the WhatsApp number and/or email provided at booking. Passenger details: Full legal names for all travellers are required for ticketing. Please ensure all details are accurate
- Meeting point: Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Tour duration: Duration depends on the ferry used and may vary. Walking: There is a short walk from the harbour to the buses as part of the tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks, ID/passport, and your booking details. Food: No restaurants on the island. A small shop sells snacks and drinks; you may bring your own food. Photos: Cameras are welcome for personal use. Commercial photography, drones, and tripods are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited. Weather: The itinerary may change, and sailings can be affected by weather or sea conditions.
- If Robben Island Museum cancels a departure, affected bookings will be handled according to the applicable rescheduling or refund arrangements. South African nationals: May qualify for a special rate. Please confirm with the supplier.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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