Robben Island Museum Tour with Last Minute Return Ferry Ticket

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Walk in the Footsteps of Freedom,

Step aboard a journey that takes you far beyond sightseeing. The Robben Island Tour is a powerful encounter with South Africa’s past—and its triumph over injustice.
Board a ferry across the iconic Table Bay, with sweeping views of Cape Town’s skyline and Table Mountain. As you approach the island, feel the anticipation of stepping onto the very ground where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for decades.

Led by former political prisoners, your guided tour brings the struggle for freedom to life with stories that will move and inspire you. See the actual prison cell of Nelson Mandela. Walk the stark corridors where history was made. Hear tales of hardship, resilience, and hope that changed the course of a nation.

But Robben Island is more than just a symbol of resistance—it’s a place of quiet beauty. Spot penguins, seabirds, and marine life along the rugged shoreline.

This is not just a tour. It’s a journey through history, humanity, and hope.

What's Included

Robben Island ticket, Boat and bus ob the island
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

Clock Tower in the Waterfront Cape Town.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Robben Island Museum

    Visit Robben Island, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE on a small group guided tour from Cape Town. See the cell that housed Nelson Mandela. for 18 years out of the 27 years of his jail time. Learn about the island’s long history, and take time to reflect on your tour's experience while going back to the mainland. You will charter a shared ferry to Robben Island with more other visitors, then be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the island. Part of this tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit Nelson MANDELA'S prison cell to participate in the "long walk to freedom". URGENT NOTE: 1) PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING ALONG YOUR PASSPORT OR OTHER PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU. A PASSPORT IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL VISITOR OR AN ID IF YOU ARE LOCAL. "FAILURE TO DO So, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH". 2)TICKET(S): YOUR TOUR GUIDE FEES, FERRY RIDE FARES, VIATOR AND LOCAL AGENT FEES ARE ALL INCLUSIVE IN THE PRICE YOU PAY.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Binioko

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Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Crime 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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