Table Mountain at Robben Island and City Discovery

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the very best of Cape Town in one unforgettable day, combining powerful history, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant city culture.

Your journey begins with a ferry ride to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of South Africa’s struggle for freedom. Led by knowledgeable guides — often former political prisoners — you’ll explore the historic prison grounds and see the cell where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years.
Back on the mainland, the tour continues to the world-famous Table Mountain. Take the rotating cable car to the summit (weather permitting) and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city, Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island, and surrounding mountain ranges. The scenery from the top is nothing short of breathtaking.

Your experience is completed with a guided Cape Town city tour, including highlights such as the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, historic Company’s Garden and other key cultural landmarks that showcase the rich heritage of the mother city .

What's Included

Walk trough the company Garden
Table Mountain cable car(optional) on weather permitting
Private / comfortable air-conditioned transportation
Visit Bo-kaap the Malay quarter
Entry ticket to Robben Island museum
Professional local tour guide
Bottled water
Meals & beverages
Personal purchases
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide/driver will pick travelers up from the area mentioned or the pickup point.The guide will always wear a South African badge, a khaki pants, a white shirt/t-shirt and a cap.

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Meeting point
The Westin Cape Town

The guide/driver will pick travelers up from the area mentioned or the pickup point. The guide/driver will always wear a South African tour badge, a khaki pants, a white shirt/t-shirt and a cap.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Robben Island Museum

    Robben Island is one of South Africa’s most powerful historical landmarks, located just off the coast of Cape Town. Once used as a prison during apartheid, it is most famous for holding former president Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years in captivity. Today, the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of resilience, freedom, and the triumph of the human spirit. Visitors take a ferry from the V&A Waterfront and enjoy a guided tour led by former political prisoners, including a visit to Mandela’s former prison cell. It’s not just a tour — it’s an emotional and deeply meaningful journey into South Africa’s history.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Table Mountain

    Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most iconic natural landmark, famous for its flat-topped summit and breathtaking panoramic views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains. Rising over 1,000 meters above sea level, it forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to unique fynbos vegetation found nowhere else in the world. Visitors can hike to the top or take the rotating cable car for a scenic ride to the summit, where unforgettable views and fresh mountain air await.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bo-Kaap

    Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town’s most colourful and culturally rich neighbourhoods, known for its bright houses, cobbled streets, and deep Cape Malay heritage. This historic area reflects the traditions of descendants of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia in the 17th century. Visitors can explore local spice shops, learn about Islamic culture at historic mosques, and discover the unique flavours of Cape Malay cuisine — making it a vibrant cultural stop in the heart of the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Luxury Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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