Robben Island Half Day Tour With Pre Booked Ticket from Cape Town

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour offers a unique and deeply personal experience, where you’ll not only explore the historical significance of Robben Island but also hear firsthand accounts from former political prisoners. Your journey begins with a local pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation, followed by a visit to the Silo District and the Nelson Mandela Gateway. The highlight is the guided tour on Robben Island, led by those who lived through its painful past, including a visit to Nelson Mandela's prison cell. This powerful and immersive tour offers a rare opportunity to connect with South Africa's history through the eyes of those who fought for freedom.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guided based at Robben Island Museum
Parking Fees
Entry/Admission to Robben Island.
Hotel pick up and drop off in Private transportation
Entry to Robben Island Pre-Booked Tickets(s) (time slot : 8am, 10am, 12pm 2pm)
Food and Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up all travellers within a 30km radius of Cape Town at the location of their choice.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Robben Island Half-Day Tour With Pre-Booked Ticket (s) The Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment. Listen to the true-life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa. Skip the lines to buy the tickets and we will take care of your tickets. The private tour part is only the vehicle transport. The trip to Robben Island will be a shared tour.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Return from Robben Island to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy some free time to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants (cost not included). Learn about the history of South Africa, the fight against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters—among them former president Nelson Mandela—who were detained on Robben Island by taking a guided tour of the prison. Take the ferry back to the V&A Waterfront and use your free time to shop or eat at one of the many restaurants (own expense).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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