Historic Robben Island Tour: UNESCO Site and Former Mandela Prison

Experience the historic Robben Island, a UNESCO site and former prison of Nelson Mandela. Take a guided tour of the prison, black township, and colonial buildings, and skip the ticketing line with this tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail. The island has since become a symbol of the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression.
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - …Table Mountain is a…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to Robben Island
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
  • Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Robben island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Food, Drink and Gratuities(optional)
Additional Information

Avoid the crowds and discover the hidden history of Robben Island with a private tour. This unique experience offers an in-depth exploration of one of the world’s most important historical sites, away from the usual tourist spots.
Explore Robben Island’s historic landmarks with a personal guide at your own pace
Visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was…

Location
Robben Island Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daydream23897776349
Nov 23, 2025
Wonderful - Our Private Historical Robben Island (Pre-Book) and Table Mountain tour with Shine The Way Tours was smooth, informative, and very well organized. The pre-booked Robben Island tickets made everything easy, and our guide’s historical knowledge added real depth to the visit. The Table Mountain portion was perfectly timed, offering stunning views without the crowds. Overall, the tour felt professional, thoughtful, and personal. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a meaningful and seamless way to explore two major Cape Town landmarks.
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Grandtour25369884775
Sep 11, 2023
An Exciting Day! - We visited the Nelson Mandela Prison we got to know more about Nelson Mandela and It so painful about the struggles he faced and it was a very good experience. After that we visited Table Mountain and i enjoyed the view so much and we ate the restaurant and got up on the cable and laughed, the driver was very friendly and I enjoyed and I truly recommend. Very good guy
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From $209
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).