Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Extra Convenances

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Cape Town, South Africa

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step onto Robben Island, the place that shaped Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s journey to freedom. This unforgettable tour takes you across the ocean, deep into the heart of South Africa’s most powerful story — where struggle, courage, and hope come alive.
Your journey begins at the iconic V&A Waterfront, where we personally assist you with check-in and ferry boarding.

Once on Robben Island, an expert island guide leads you on a riveting bus tour around the island’s major historical sites, including the Lime Quarry where Mandela and other political prisoners worked, the Leper Colony ruins, the old WWII fortifications, and sweeping viewpoints overlooking the ocean and the Cape Town skyline.

The emotional heart of the tour unfolds inside the Maximum-Security Prison, where a former political prisoner shares their personal story — giving you rare, firsthand insight into the hardships and resilience experienced during apartheid.

What's Included

Return Ferry Tickets Secure, pre-booked
Guided visit led by a former political prisoner, including Mandela
Digital map highlighting key landmarks and historical points, will be sent via your Watsaap
Light snack for convenience during the 3–4 hour excursion.
Dedicated guide to assist with ticket collection, boarding procedures, and orientation.
Assisted Check-In at Nelson Mandela Gateway
Complimentary Bottled Water Provided to keep guests refreshed throughout the journey.
Meals & Drinks beverages are not included.
Purchases such as souvenirs, snacks at the Waterfront, or additional refreshments.
Optional tips for guides and drivers are not included in the tour price.
Mobility Arrangements Must be pre-arranged and may not be guaranteed depending on ferry availability

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

The Gateway is located inside the V&A Waterfront, at the “Clock Tower Precinct” / “Clock Tower Square” area Is the red Monument near Fish market Restaurant

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Robben Island Museum

    Once you step off the ferry, you board a tour bus with a local guide. The bus drives around the island while the guide explains the history, the prison system, and daily life on the island. Here’s what you will typically see: You see buildings and remains from the time when the island was used as a leper colony. • A small old church and several grave markers are pointed out. • Guides explain how people were isolated here long before apartheid.You’ll pass through: • The staff village where current island residents (guides, workers, museum staff) live. • Old houses and administrative buildings from the apartheid era.The Lime Quarry This is one of the most meaningful stops: • Prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were forced to work here doing physically exhausting labour.After the Bus Tour: Walking Tour Inside the Prison After the bus loop, travellers enter the maximum–security prison area. A former political prisoner becomes your guide. You will see: Mandela’s cell (B-section)

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by KJA Tours (Pty)Ltd

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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