Robben Island Tour: Discover South African History

Book a hassle-free Robben Island tour from Cape Town. Explore Nelson Mandela’s cell and delve into South Africa’s rich history. Secure your spot now.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Arrive at Nelson Mandela Gateway, here you will charter a shared boat to Robben Island Museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the Island. The entire tour lasts +-4 hours. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell…
What's Included
  • Entry/Admission to Robben Island
What's Not Included
  • Transfers between the V&A Waterfront & your Accommodation
Additional Information

Enjoy a stress-free half-day excursion with our package, which effortlessly combines museum visits. Robben Island is a key part of South African history, drawing numerous visitors each year. Secure your place by booking in advance, as this renowned site provides deep insights into the country’s history. On your return trip, reflect on the island’s rich…

Location
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
Near Clock Tower Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, 7400, South Africa.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hillary_m
Dec 26, 2025
Informational and it was... - Informational and it was sad to hear. Good opportunity to learn about and important part in history.
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Linda_k
Nov 15, 2025
Robben Island's history will bruise your soul - Robben Island is an experience not to be missed while in Capetown. You will definitely be given a lesson in reslience of the human spirit by those who have endured unimaginable conditions and treatment. Thank you Max for sharing your story and helping us to understand the history of Robben Island.
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Bongiswam830
Sep 14, 2025
The best trip ever - I had the best Experience, it was an exciting to see where Nelson Mandela was prisoned and the tour guides were very helpful on this tour .
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109natasiam
Sep 14, 2025
The best Tour Ever - The Experience to Robben Island was great to see where Nelson Mandela was Prisoned for 27 years and the tour guides were very helpful , i had so much fun .
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P
Oct 25, 2025
Well worth it - An absolute must visit - very interesting and the Prison tour by an ex Political prisoner was incredible. Only thing is that it went on probably half an hour too long. Would recommend.
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Bénédicte
May 21, 2025
A rewarding experience - It was well organized and very interesting. It allowed us to learn more about Nelson Mandela’s moving story.
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Mark_l
Dec 31, 2025
Robben Island half day - Ticket system should not be trusted - we booked for 30th December and on the day as requested we downloaded out tickets to find they had booked 9th March / then had to sit for 40 mins whilst they sorted it out!! Robben island is amazing and the guides are amazing but the whole thing is far too rushed and disorganised - not worth £50 per head
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Hope_j
Feb 13, 2026
Cancelled last minute. - We woke up early and drove 2 hours through traffic for the 9:00 am (8:30am boarding) tour. They called me 15 minutes before we were supposed to meet to cancel. Although it was cancelled due to the rough seas, I am pretty sure that they could have called much sooner.
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Nicola_p
Dec 29, 2025
Don’t book this, didn’t show up! - Didn’t show up so had to re purchase tickets from the tickets office. No communication from them so will be chasing a refund from viator.
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Nuno_f
Apr 6, 2025
Not worth the extra cost — avoid booking here - I strongly advise against purchasing this tour through this provider. They charge nearly three times the price of the standard Robben Island ticket, yet offer no added value in return. There’s no personalized experience, no smaller group, and no guided service beyond what is already included in the official tour. In reality, they are simply reselling the ticket you could easily book yourself via the official Robben Island website — at a fraction of the cost. Save your money and book directly. Don’t fall for this overpriced listing.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).