Robben Island and Cape of Good Hope Private Tour: Explore South African History

Embark on a private tour of Robben Island and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Explore the history of the country, visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, see penguins at Boulder’s Beach, and discover the beauty of Cape Point nature reserve.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Town Central - Your private tour guide/driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Cape Town at 6:00 am in a private vehicle.
  • Cape of Good Hope - Enjoy a drive to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse, where you can explore the Dias & Vasco Da Gama Crosses. These explorers were among the first Europeans to arrive in Cape…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Complimentary bottled water on the vehicle
  • Private tour with a dedicated guide/driver
  • All vehicle and fuel costs covered
  • Ticket to Robben Island boat trip and museum
What's Not Included
  • Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance fees
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Additional Information

Embark on one of South Africa’s most renowned heritage tours and delve into the country’s rich history with a boat trip to the Robben Island Museum. Discover the prison cell where former President Nelson Mandela was held as a political prisoner. Continue the journey with a visit to the main penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach, and conclude the day by…

Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisama6399zn
Mar 24, 2026
Thank you. - I had an amazing experience. It was my last day in South Africa. The day was full. I was picked up at my hotel by Joseph Mena, an exceptional guide who spoke English and French. What a joy for me, he really played the game to translate everything to me. He knew how to transmit the story with a lot of humor. It was a real pleasure. Congratulations to this guide for the time he gave us on all points, for his kindness, his humor. We were all delighted. Thank you.
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Explore10066845614
Mar 7, 2026
Great Day, Great Experience - Had such a fantastic experience. The day was action packed starting with Robben Island and then driving all around the major stopping points Boulders beach, Cape Point, Simon's Town, etc. Rya was a FANTASTIC guide, incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience and the support Ray gave, highly recommend for any tourist.
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Journey17845435302
Nov 18, 2025
Spectacular view at cape town and boulders beach - We had an amazing tour with our guide talent he did a great job and showed us the most beautiful points at cape point. We met new people and had a really good time. If i am going back to cape town i would love to do this tour again.
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Jmcandr
Sep 4, 2025
Wonderful way to see and learn about Cape Town - We had the best time with Clement Mulumba as our guide. He was so knowledgeable and friendly, and an excellent driver. We would absolutely do another tour with him. We learned so much history, saw so many beautiful vistas, cool animals, and did it all while avoiding the crowds. Thank you, Clement, for all the amazing photos you took as well. We will cherish them always as we look back on this holiday.
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Julia
Mar 7, 2025
Nathan is the BEST tour guide - five stars plus - Nathan, our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge of the area, history and interesting anecdotes were very much appreciated. As we waited for the Robben island boat he gave us a mini tour of a very interesting couple of blocks nearby. He was friendly, professional and enthusiastic — we enjoyed his delightful tour of this area. He checked with us on our preferences for which things we were most interested in and ensured we used Flex Time in the best way. Nathan showed us many fabulous photo points, helped us find wild life (well-camouflaged to us until he pointed them out and got us to all the best points of interest on this tour. His commentary on the significance of locations, history, people, customs and food along the way was entertaining as well as informative. Pickup and drop off were flawless. Truly a 5 star experience. Highly recommend!
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Carladr4529yx
Mar 7, 2025
Such an amazing time! - Nathan was an outstanding guide! He imparted a lot of knowledge along the way. The sites and exceptional views were often breathtaking.
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Thomas
Feb 19, 2025
An excellent day out with Nathan who is a brilliant guide. - Being in Cape Town for a few days we needed to make the best use of our time. After some research we decided that the tour that ticked a few of our boxes was the Robben island tour with the cape of good hope and cape point would fit the bill. We decided to use beyond Africa safari tours. Booking was simple and all tickets and instructions provided before we travelled. Nathan our driver for the day picked us up early in a beautiful car and we set off. First stop was the ferry to Robben island, Nathan stayed with us till we boarded the ferry and was there waiting when we returned 4 hours later, if you get a chance to do Robben island it is well worth the time. After that we when for a drive towards penguin beach, on the way he picked a great restaurant overlooking an harbour. Penguin beach was a delight and a must visit. The over to cape of good hope (very windy) for photo opportunity and then cape point. After this we did the drive back to cape town via chapmans peak, absolutely stunning view and then back to the hotel. I have to mention Nathan he was knowledgeable and funny all day and we learnt such a lot from him about the places we visited and also local life and local history. We were sad to say goodbye at the end and when we do visit cape town again it will be our pleasure to use this company again and thier great ambassador Nathan.
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Drew_h
Feb 13, 2024
Perfect day - especially for those with limited time - An unbelievable experience. Alfani was a brilliant guide, providing fascinating insights and friendly conversation throughout. Such varied experiences, from the emotional visit to Robben Island, the breathtaking Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point and the fantastic Boulders Beach with their penguins. Couldn’t have asked for more from the day.
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H6193mrgeorgef
May 28, 2025
Robben Island, Penguins and Good Hope - The trip to Robben Island was informative albeit a bit more crowded than we expected. Appreciated that the guide shared his own personal experiences as a political prisoner. We thoroughly enjoyed the Boulders Penguin Colony, the visit to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Had some time for photography and taking in the views. Ran out of daylight for Chapman’s Point. Would recommend this type of tour for folks that do not mind a full day of activities. Thank you Jeff for a nice outing, we will definitely be back to Cape Town.
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Journey21842526117
May 21, 2025
Good experience - The experience was good, the weather did not make it much easier, it was not possible to have better visibility. We couldn't see some points. The driver was incredible, very patient, speaking Portuguese that in a way helped me a lot. Mr. Wilson
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).