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Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain. Take a 5-minute rotating cable car ride to the top, enjoy panoramic views, explore three scenic trails, and relax at the mountain-top café.
Afterwards, head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for your pre-booked ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, you’ll walk past historic prison-built structures before boarding a bus for a guided tour by official Robben Island guides.
This tour offers a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide and includes transportation from your accommodation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Cape Town
- Full-day tour with round-trip hotel transport
- Guided ferry trip to Robben Island with an ex-prisoner
- Discover Cape Town’s landmarks, including the Bo-Kaap
- Ride the Table Mountain cable car for breathtaking views
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If travelers can't find their Hotel, Guest house, BNB guest house or place of residence or not listed. You can fill Hotel, Guest house, BNB guest house or place of residence in pickup address tab. All hotels and place of residence in City Centre, Sea Point and Camps Bay can provide return transport. Please can you kindly wait in the hotel lobby for our tour guide to pick you up for your tour. Please have a copy of your passport or ID on your phone. Please note that this pertains to return transfers to and from the hotel.
Our guide will be waiting for you at the Clock Tower Building (inside the Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A Waterfront)
Itinerary
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Your Table Mountain adventure begins at the Lower Cableway Station, where you’ll join a short queue for the rotating cable car. In just 5 minutes, the cableway ascends to the top, offering incredible 360° views during the ride. At the summit, you’ll have time to explore the flat-topped mountain, with its breathtaking views of Cape Town, Robben Island, the Twelve Apostles, and even Cape Point on a clear day. There are three well-marked walking trails at the top, catering to different fitness levels and interests: • Dassie Walk – A gentle stroll with excellent viewpoints. • Agnas Path – A slightly longer route with amazing city views. • Klantzkloof Trail – For the more adventurous, leading toward the back of the mountain. You can also relax at the mountain-top café, which serves fresh food, coffee, wine, and light snacks—perfect for enjoying a meal with a view.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Begin your journey to one of South Africa’s most iconic heritage sites at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll board a ferry to Robben Island. The boat ride offers beautiful views of Table Bay and Cape Town. After disembarking at Murray’s Bay Harbour, you’ll take a short walk past historic buildings and a high wall built by prisoners in the 1960s. You’ll then board a bus for a guided tour around the island, led by knowledgeable Robben Island guides. This deeply moving tour includes key sites such as the leprosy graveyard, lime and bluestone quarries, Robert Sobukwe’s house, military bunkers, and the infamous Maximum-Security Prison. The experience ends with a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, where he spent 18 years. Note: Your guide will accompany you to the departure point, but the tour on the island is conducted by official Robben Island Museum staff.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- This tour/activity is not wheelchair accessible
- This experience includes several stairs to climb, particularly at Table Mountain (during the cableway boarding process and on the mountain itself)
- During high season (November –April and holidays), waiting times for the cable car can be up to 3 hours
- A Fast Track / Skip-the-Queue ticket is highly recommended to save time and enjoy a smoother experience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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