Experience the Robben Island Half Day Tour from Cape Town with pre-booked tickets. Explore the museum, learn about the island’s history, and visit Nelson Mandela’s cell.
Experience the Robben Island Half Day Tour from Cape Town with pre-booked tickets. Explore the museum, learn about the island’s history, and visit Nelson Mandela’s cell.
- Cape Town - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town. A shared transfer will take them from their hotel to the Silo District, where they will be guided to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
- Robben Island Museum - The journey continues to the Silo District, where guests will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. From there,…
- Cape Town - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town. A shared transfer will take them from their hotel to the Silo District, where they will be guided to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
- Robben Island Museum - The journey continues to the Silo District, where guests will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. From there, they will take a shared charter to the Robben Island Museum, where a former political prisoner will lead the tour of the island. (Please note that the tour guide/driver will not accompany guests on the Robben Island Museum tour.) The entire experience lasts approximately 4 hours, including hotel pick-up. Part of the tour involves a bus ride around the island, followed by a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell and the iconic long walk to freedom. Upon returning to the Jetty, the tour guide or driver will meet guests at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
. Visit the man-made facilities
. See where prominent South African leaders, including Jacob Zuma, Kgalema Motlanthe, and Nelson Mandela, were isolated
. Discover African penguins
- Cape Town - Upon returning to the Jetty, the tour guide or driver will meet guests at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway and drive them back to their hotel as arranged.

- Entrance fees to Robben Island
- Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
- Entrance fees to Robben Island
- Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Pickups/Drop off Are not offered for South African Citizens
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Pickups/Drop off Are not offered for South African Citizens
This convenient half-day package offers museum entry and round-trip transportation from your Cape Town lodging, ensuring a stress-free experience. Robben Island ranks among the most popular museums in South Africa, so it’s advisable to book early. After exploring the island’s rich history and viewing Nelson Mandela’s cell, take some time to reflect on…
This convenient half-day package offers museum entry and round-trip transportation from your Cape Town lodging, ensuring a stress-free experience. Robben Island ranks among the most popular museums in South Africa, so it’s advisable to book early. After exploring the island’s rich history and viewing Nelson Mandela’s cell, take some time to reflect on your journey back to the mainland.
- Book in advance to avoid disappointment on the day
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
- Benefit from the historical insights of your small-group guide
- See the cell that confined Nelson Mandela for 18 years
- For transfers, kindly provide your residential address at least 24 hours prior to your travel date. Please note that we don’t accommodate transfer requests for last-minute bookings.
- For South African travellers, please enter the ID number of each adult in the “Special requirements” box when making the booking.
- If you book under the South African Citizens rate, the transfer is not included or applied.
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.