Robben Island Tour: Mandela's Prison Experience

Explore Robben Island, Kirstenbosch, and savor wine tasting. Walk in Mandela’s footsteps, enjoy nature, and indulge in fine wines. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Discover the Mother City’s rich history with a full-day tour led by a private guide. Visit Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, Canal Walk, and the V&A Waterfront, where a delightful lunch awaits. This private tour offers a relaxed and enjoyable experience for those who appreciate complete flexibility while exploring Cape…
What's Included
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
  • Bottled water onboard the vehicle
  • Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation (Cape Town & surrounds)
  • Robben island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
What's Not Included
  • Wine tasting Mixed Dry Tasting R140.00pp (optional)
  • Kirstenbosch Gardens Entrance Fees R 200 Adult
  • Food , Drink and Gratuities ( optional )
Additional Information

As one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations, Robben Island offers visitors the unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela. A guided tour of Mandela’s former prison, the township, and colonial buildings is available on the island where he was imprisoned for 18 years. Ticket reservations for a boat trip, museum tour, and…

Location
Robben Island Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Renickt2026
Feb 21, 2026
Very good service i can recomment - Had amanzing , experince at Robben island, it was very informentive , Paul Polano tours is best very knolegeble tours Paul
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Odettecf
Jun 14, 2025
Very attentive and knowledgeable guide - Paul was attentive, considerate, and provided us with plenty of historical bits. He also patiently took our photos and drive us around safely. Plus he took us to a restaurant with really delicious African food.
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Resort47269240167
Apr 25, 2025
Robben island and Kirstenbosch - Great job paul Poland tours very good service knowledge tours guide I can recommend the company if you cape town nice cars I did enjoy is service
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Sunshine47971848113
Apr 20, 2025
Robben island &Kirstenbosch - Wow, my tour was great. My guide Polano was very great and shared amazing history with us. He is well informed and had alot of knowledge about South Africa. It was an amazing tour . A day well spend.
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Travel21980413039
Mar 27, 2025
Robben islands &Kirstenbosch - Amazing experience is best so excellent knowledge I was very impressed can recommend the service I really enjoyed the work
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Excursion53422064370
Mar 23, 2025
The charm of Robben Island and Kistenbosch - What an amazing tour was this! It was a great experience touring with Paul polano tours, a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
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Odyssey54592842477
Mar 18, 2025
A fantastic tour with a great guide - Paul was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and eager to share his stories with us. Our tour included a visit to Robben Island, a stroll through the beautiful gardens, and a wine tasting at Groot Constantia, the oldest winery in the region. To top it all off, Paul surprised us at lunch with his impressive face painting skills, making the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Seaside59149454398
Mar 7, 2025
Robben Island Tour - We went to the iconic Robben Island and it was nice to see everything has been kept intact. It should definitely be on everyone’s bucket lists when you visit Cape Town
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Esen_k
Feb 28, 2025
Excellent day - Paul has been s excellent host, could not goto Robben Island due bad weather, he helped to get full refund, arranged alternative visit to Long Mach to Freedom artwork side.. last but not least, was kind to bring back the camera i have left in the car, full of other memories. Many thanks Paul.
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Georgios_d
Apr 18, 2025
Just pay a car or a driver - Just caring from one place to another Nothing else No tour guide for the garden Less than you expect
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).