Embark on a private day tour in historic Cape Town and explore the iconic Robben Island museum, Table Mountain, and the vibrant Bo Kaap neighborhood. Discover South African history and immerse yourself in the local culture on this unforgettable experience.
Embark on a private day tour in historic Cape Town and explore the iconic Robben Island museum, Table Mountain, and the vibrant Bo Kaap neighborhood. Discover South African history and immerse yourself in the local culture on this unforgettable experience.
- Cape Town Central - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town at 8:00 am by a professional tour guide/driver and transported to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clocktower Precinct in the V & A Waterfront for their boat departure.
- Robben Island Museum - Please be aware that the tour guide/driver will not accompany guests…
- Cape Town Central - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town at 8:00 am by a professional tour guide/driver and transported to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clocktower Precinct in the V & A Waterfront for their boat departure.
- Robben Island Museum - Please be aware that the tour guide/driver will not accompany guests on the boat or at the island, as a resident sight guide will provide a guided tour on the island.
The ferry will depart for Robben Island. The entire tour will last up to 3.5 hours, including ferry travel times. Upon arrival at the island, guests will disembark at Murray’s Bay Harbour and take a short walk to the bus that will transport them around the island. A former political prisoner will provide a guided tour, including a visit to Nelson Mandela’s cell. After the tour, guests will return to the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront at approximately 12:30. The tour guide/driver will be waiting to welcome them back at the port and offer an option to enjoy lunch at the various eateries/restaurants in the V&A Waterfront.
- Bo-kaap - The tour guide will return to collect guests from the restaurant and escort them to the waiting vehicle. The tour will then depart from the Waterfront for the second half of the tour route - the Cape Town City tour. It begins in the heart of the city on Adderley Street, where guests will view historical monuments such as Bartholomew Dias, Jan van Riebeeck, and Zackarias Waganaer Reservoir. Following this, guests will see heritage museums like the Slave Lodge and Cape Castle. They will view the City Hall and the Company Gardens and proceed past the House of Parliament. There will be a stop at Bo Kaap to see the colorful houses in the Cape Quarter, with opportunities to take photos and greet locals if they are present. Guests will have the option to stop at Afrogem to observe the production of fine African jewelry, focusing on rich gold, platinum, diamonds, and tanzanite. They will be able to walk the working factory floor and purchase jewelry.
- Table Mountain - Afterwards, guests will take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain to explore this unique natural wonder.
Note:
Table Mountain cable car entry tickets are not included in this tour. It is recommended that travelers pre-purchase their Table Mountain tickets online in advance to avoid potential ticketing queue delays.
- Cape Town Central - Upon returning from Table Mountain, guests will be dropped off at their accommodation after the tour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
- Robben Island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
- Robben Island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Come along for one of the most sought-after cultural journeys in South Africa, exploring its rich history with a boat excursion to the Robben Island Museum where Nelson Mandela, the former president, was held as a political detainee. Continue your adventure with a city tour of Cape Town, inclusive of a trip on the Table Mountain Cableway for a novel…
Come along for one of the most sought-after cultural journeys in South Africa, exploring its rich history with a boat excursion to the Robben Island Museum where Nelson Mandela, the former president, was held as a political detainee. Continue your adventure with a city tour of Cape Town, inclusive of a trip on the Table Mountain Cableway for a novel view of the city. Capture your memories in the colorful Bo Kaap and mingle with the local Cape Malay people. This tour is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable experiences you’ll undertake.
- Table Mountain and Robben Island activities cannot be cancelled after booking as these tickets are non-refundable unless any of the following occurs:
- In the event that Table Mountain cableway is closed due to unfavorable weather conditions on the day, the guest will have 7 days in which to utilize the Table Mountain tickets. Should the guest not be available during this period for this activity, Table Mountain will issue you a refund for your ticket back onto your credit card.
- In the event that Robben Island museum cancels the boat trip you will receive a refund for the boat trip entrance fees. Rescheduling of bookings can be done and would require 48 hours in advance - is subject to an administration fee. Rescheduling is also subject to availability.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel for verification at Robben Island
- Full Names, dates of birth and Nationality is required for each participant.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.