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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Noon86
Jun 24, 2025
تستحق الزياره Deserves the visit - The organizers was professional. You will have tickets to move into the Robben Island to take round inside the bus for the island. After that you will visit the Nelson Mandela jail. The guide inside the museum ( Jail ) one of those who was inside it ( it’s a live experience) I was told that was the last day before closing for renovations of the island to be a tourist location and hotels( closed for tow month ( June, July.. 2025) المنظمين محترفين ، الرحله جميله وغنيه بالمعلومات ، يتم الانتقال عبر البخر الى جزيره روبن ايلند ثم الانتقال الى حافله تأخذ مسارا في الجزيره ثم التوجه الى السجن لنيلسون مانديلا. اعتقد ان الجزيره سيتم اغلاقها للتجديد لمده شهرين (يونيو، يوليو 2025).
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Marie_c
Jun 12, 2025
Fabulous experience - Fantastic guides, Great story telling, difficult story but with some laughs thrown in by guides. Amazing experience .
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Scenic67196835493
Jun 6, 2025
Robben Island - Worth the trip - Our tour of Robben Island was wonderful. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the ferry. Once at Robben Island a former prisoner gave us a tour. It was so meaningful and powerful. I highly recommend it.
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Yoon_k
May 23, 2025
History of freedom fighters - It’s a must if one wants to reflect upon our common humanity. It’s not an easy subject, but one must remember how human can be so cruel to each other in order to not repeat the same mistake again. We must remember that whatever freedom we enjoy today, it was fought very hard by those who fought for it.
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Yoonk267
May 15, 2025
Every one should visit Robben Island - There was a date mistake, but once I pointed it out, the agency quickly fixed to correct date without any problems. Tour operator answered promptly every time I called and helped to smooth out the whole process. Service was excellent. Robben Island is a must visit place to reflect upon our humanity going forward
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Mirandasu4423qc
Apr 25, 2025
Seamless Robben Island Experience - Our visit to Robben Island was made so much smoother thanks to our driver and guide, Joseph. They were professional, punctual and took care of logistics. What stood out most was how the driver went out of his way to drive us back to our hotel after hours and after the tour had ended: very accommodating! Thank you. Happy to recommend to fellow travellers.
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Extraordinary734590
Apr 14, 2025
Robben Island tour was so moving - What an incredible day. We were so thankful to Joseph for guiding us the the right spot to begin our tour of Robben Island. This is a day I will always remember. Thanks, Joseph, for all of your help!
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Dawn_m
Jun 6, 2025
Not really a tour/more of a shuttle - The driver picked us up and had our tickets so that made it easy. They took us to the entrance and then picked us up. It wasn't really more than a shuttle to and from the ferry but it was nice to be parked close and not to have to hassle.
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Rick_w
May 14, 2025
Disappointed - Air conditioned? Guide? Not what was in the description. There is nothing further to say. Why do I need a minimum number of letters?
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Michelle_f
Jun 19, 2025
there was no one st the meeting point and the attraction is closed - we booked the trip and paid it. no body was at the meeting point. then we found out, that the robben island (the tour we booked) is closed at the moment and is not open for visitors.. i had to call the office and they told me that its true and they will give me a refund - let‘s see. until now i did not get my money back.
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From $62
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).