Robben Island Tour: Nelson Mandela's Legacy

Embark on a journey through South Africa’s history with a pre-booked tour of Robben Island Museum. Skip the ticketing line and explore the prison cell of Nelson Mandela.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here you will charter a shared to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the…
What's Included
  • Round trip transportation (optional)
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Entry/Admission to Robben Island
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Robben Island Museum tour, being one of the most sought-after touristic sites in South Africa, often tends to get fully booked. Ensure your group trip and museum visit with pre-booked tickets and bypass the ticket booth hassle with this tour that includes round-trip transfers between your accommodation and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben…

Location
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
Please make your way to The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island building located next to the CLOCK TOWER ( Red Building) at the V&A Waterfront.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sadiat_a
Oct 8, 2025
Very good - Very good and interstellar experienceI definitely recommend it. Very educational will visit again when the weather improves
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580cjj
Oct 5, 2025
A Great First Day in Cape Town - Mr. Amable, our handler, was punctual and personsble. The tour was both moving and informative, a great lesson of history and how we can learn to treat each other better, especially these days. Only word of advice, be prepared for a rocky boat ride to and from. Otherwise, highly recommended!
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Hamilton_p
Oct 2, 2025
Great Transportation Company - My tour guide was very nice and helpful. He was a good driver. I recommend Aim Cape Tours to everyone who comes to Cape Town, South Africa.
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Kathy_b
Oct 2, 2025
Great experience they... - Great experience they picked us up and took us back with nonproblem. The tour was very interesting for all
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Herbert_a
Sep 27, 2025
A place to visit - It's time travel and you see how life can change because of skin color. It's a well-maintained museum. But you feel the Mood heavy with so much pain. Very entertaining ferry ride and spectacular sunset. Very friendly guides.
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Robert_c
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful Viator! - Viator is the best… all over the world, book all your extra activities at Viator… segways, walking, food, & 3 wheel bikes, etc!
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Robert_c
Sep 18, 2025
A must in Cape Town! - Fantastic! The pick up drive was professional, efficient and friendly! The boat to the island was well organized! The buss tour guide was wonderful!!! The walking tour of the prison was amazing!
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Sally_f
Oct 7, 2025
Underwhelming due to chaotic ferry journey. - Picked up on time at 2pm. Helpful driver explained process however long queue at the ferry terminal for a 3pm ferry and it all seemed very chaotic . Ferry was late and everything disorganised. We eventually got there at 4pm so felt rushed on tour to get last ferry back. Guide at Robben Island interesting but only really had two hours maximum on the island .
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Stephanie_s
Sep 30, 2025
Stressful - No guide to meet you at pick up point and tickets didn't arrive until 15 minutes prior to departure. Very stressful
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John_f
Sep 19, 2025
A beautiful Island - I really enjoyed the tour of the island You take a short ferry over to the island and then you are met buy a bus company which takes you to the prison. The tour guides are actually old political prisoners, however this to me was a big negative because I would've liked to receive a research informed, neutral tour of the island. There is something quite partisan when you are being told about the history of an area from your own personal experiences. This felt like a bit of a lecture if I'm honest, with a one-sided account of the events. At one point we were even put in a "cell." And told about the evils of the last government. It was a bit much but the island was beautiful and you get a wonderful view of Cape Town from it for some pictures.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).