Robben Island Tour: Mandela's Legacy Unveiled

Discover Robben Island’s history with a guided tour by a former political prisoner. Includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and pre-booked tickets. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - As one of South Africa’s most renowned museums, planning a visit to Robben Island in advance is highly recommended. This half-day package ensures a seamless experience by including round-trip transportation from your Cape Town accommodation and museum entry. Booking ahead is essential to avoid disappointment on the day of…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entry/Admission to Robben Island
  • Professional driver and guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up for A Legacy of Resilience Option
  • Pick up for S A Citizen Option
Additional Information

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Begin an enriching journey from your accommodation in Cape Town to the lively Nelson Mandela Gateway, where you’ll board the ferry to the Robben Island Museum. Your adventure continues with an enlightening tour led by a former political prisoner, offering firsthand stories of resilience and hope….

Location
Clock Tower Waterfront
Dock Road
You will be dropped off adjacent to the Zetz Museum and the Silo Hotel. As you ascend the stairs towards the ocean, you will find the striking red Gothic-style clock tower in front of you. If you are approaching from the shopping mall side, you cross the moving bridge leading to the Mandela Gateway.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zinhle_m
Apr 12, 2025
Have to do it again - Its worth it. I would do it again given a chance. Guides very precise straight to a point with much insight.
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Herbert_m
Mar 26, 2025
Cape town city tour - Even though Robben island was cancelled due to bad weather our city tour we had with Joshua was amazing. Can fully recommend the cape town half day city tour.
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Erin_m
Mar 17, 2025
The content of the tour... - The content of the tour is great and the guides were really good. My only note would be that being packed on a tour bus wasn’t the greatest - it would have been nice to have more room to be a bit more comfortable. But the overall experience was worthwhile.
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344celiaw
Mar 14, 2025
Great trip to Robben Island - Joseph was so helpful and quite knowledgeable about all aspects of Robben Island. He got us on the ferry without having to stand in the queue Choose this company—very good service!
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Kevin_j
Mar 2, 2025
Robben Island tour - Scheduled trip canceled due to boat issues. Viator team got us on the next boat with no issues. Thanks for saving the day !
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561emmelinen
Feb 26, 2025
Roben Island - Very friendly and informative The guid was amazing, friendly We got our tickets all was well organized, day very educative
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Akhter_c
Mar 7, 2025
A unique experience - A very moving experience to see the place the great man spent so many years developing into the giant that he became
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Susanna_w
Mar 2, 2025
Excellent, informative... - Excellent, informative trip. Get the views of Cape Town from the sea and we were lucky enough to see a Whale which the ferry pilot even slowed and circled so all could see.
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Fursethkm
Feb 5, 2025
Excellent tour - Joseph, our driver, was very prompt. The tour was very good and informative. The boat ride was a little rough so sea sickness pills are a good idea.
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Frances_b
Mar 20, 2025
Robben Island Tours are constantly cancelling their tours to the Island due to technical problems. - Robben Island tour company cancelled on us the fist booking and then they were booked out so we booked through Viator. Robben Island cancelled again. so we didn’t go due to all these technical problems with the boat. I heard people have been stranded on the Island as the boat keeps breaking down. Never got to go as we had to leave Cape Town.
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