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Explore Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront with private transfers that include pre-booked tickets to Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium, and the Cape Wheel. Begin your journey with hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as a ferry ride to Robben Island, where you'll learn about its pivotal role in South Africa's history. Enjoy leisure time for lunch (own cost) at the vibrant V&A Waterfront before diving into the wonders of marine life at the Aquarium. Cap off the day with a ride on the Cape Wheel, offering stunning views of the city and Table Mountain. This tour includes private transportation, entrance fees, and a knowledgeable guide-driver for a hassle-free experience.
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off from
- Enjoy a guided tour of historic Robben Island and its Prison Museum
- Discover diverse marine life at the Two Oceans Aquarium, including sharks and penguins
- Experience panoramic views of Cape Town from the Cape Wheel's observation cabin
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait in the hotel lobby for your tour guide.
Should your accommodation be outside of our pick up radius please wait for us infront of the concierge desk at The Westin Cape Town opposite the CTICC.
Itinerary
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1Cape Town Central
Your private guide-driver will collect you from your hotel at 8:00am in Cape Town or surrounding areas located within a 10-kilometre radius of Cape Town city centre. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront and check in for the 09:00 ferry to Robben Island. Board the ferry and travel across Table Bay to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
The official Robben Island experience normally includes a guided bus tour of the island and a visit to the Maximum Security Prison Museum. Learn about the island’s political, cultural and historical significance and hear stories about the people who were imprisoned there. The Robben Island tour is conducted by official Robben Island Museum guides and is shared with other visitors. All guests must have a clear photograph or digital copy of their passport or identification document saved on their mobile phone. The full name provided when booking must match the identification document.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
After the tour of Robben Island, you will return to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island in the V&A Waterfront. Guests may have lunch at one of the Waterfront’s restaurants, cafés or food outlets. Lunch, drinks and personal expenses are for your own account. Guests who do not wish to have lunch may browse the shops, take photographs or explore the Waterfront.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Two Oceans Aquarium
Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and discover the marine life found along the southern African coastline, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Depending on the animals and exhibits available during your visit, you may see: African penguins and rockhopper penguins Ragged-tooth sharks and other shark species Stingrays Sea turtles Jellyfish Seahorses Moray eels Octopuses Colourful tropical fish Rock lobsters Anemones Kelp forest marine life Large ocean fish Explore the Aquarium’s major exhibits at your own pace, including its shark exhibit, penguin habitat, ocean displays and living kelp forest. The Aquarium visit is generally self-guided.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
Complete the day with a standard ride on the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront. Travel approximately 40 metres above the Waterfront in a fully enclosed observation cabin and enjoy panoramic views across Cape Town. Depending on the weather and visibility, views may include: Table Mountain Signal Hill Cape Town Stadium Granger Bay Robben Island Cape Town city centre The V&A Waterfront The surrounding mountains and coastline A standard Cape Wheel ride is included. VIP cabin upgrades, photographs and other optional extras are not included.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Cape Town Central
Meet your private guide-driver after the Cape Wheel experience and return to your accommodation. Estimated drop-off is at approximately 17:00. The final drop-off time may vary because of ferry operations, attraction queues, weather and traffic conditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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