Embark on a historic tour of Robben Island, exploring Nelson Mandela’s prison cell and experiencing the Apartheid era. Includes transfer and a visit to the waterfront.
Embark on a historic tour of Robben Island, exploring Nelson Mandela’s prison cell and experiencing the Apartheid era. Includes transfer and a visit to the waterfront.
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Robben Island Museum - Pickup from your hotel in Cape Town City Centre/ Sea Point/ Camps Bay hotels with a guide
Guide drop guests off at Silo hotel walk up the steps see the red clocktower with Mandela Gateway on the right side of the Clocktower
Security will do a bag check
Proceed to follow the queue
Show your ticket and ID to staff
Board the…
- Robben Island Museum - Pickup from your hotel in Cape Town City Centre/ Sea Point/ Camps Bay hotels with a guide
Guide drop guests off at Silo hotel walk up the steps see the red clocktower with Mandela Gateway on the right side of the Clocktower
Security will do a bag check
Proceed to follow the queue
Show your ticket and ID to staff
Board the boat for 30 minute ride to island
At the island disembark and walk to the bus with a guide for a bus ride around the Island
Then at the prison there is a Guided Walk around the prison by ex-prisoner
Boat trip back to Mainland
Enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the V&A Waterfront or return back to hotel.
Please note: Robben Island tickets are not refundable or changeable.
If boats are cancelled, we issue a refund less the transfer price and Viator’s commission.

- Robben Island Ticket
- Transfer with a driver from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway
- Return transfer to hotel immediately after boat trip
- Robben Island Ticket
- Transfer with a driver from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway
- Return transfer to hotel immediately after boat trip
- Meal
- driver gratuity optional
- Meal
- driver gratuity optional
Return transfer is provided from hotels in Cape Town City Centre, Sea Point, and Camps Bay.
- Each person receives one Robben Island ticket.
- A driver will transfer guests to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
- Please be aware that there may be a long queue while waiting to board the boat.
- Upon arrival at Robben Island, an island guide will escort guests to…
Return transfer is provided from hotels in Cape Town City Centre, Sea Point, and Camps Bay.
- Each person receives one Robben Island ticket.
- A driver will transfer guests to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
- Please be aware that there may be a long queue while waiting to board the boat.
- Upon arrival at Robben Island, an island guide will escort guests to a bus for a tour around the island.
- Guests will visit notable prisoner cells, including Nelson Mandela’s cell.
- There will be an opportunity to hear stories from a former prisoner about their experiences during the apartheid era.
- The boat will return to the mainland.
- Guests can choose to stay at the waterfront for a meal (at their own expense) or explore the waterfront area.
- If guests wish to return to their hotel, a driver will provide a return transfer.
Please note: Occasionally, operational issues may cause boat delays, which are beyond the control of the tour operator.
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.