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Robben Island Half Day Tour.
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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Take a half-day tour of Robben Island, a historic site off the coast of Cape Town.
What you'll do
Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction in South Africa. It's a place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Visitors can take guided tours through the prison, black township, and colonial buildings.
Book a shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Take a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa – Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners as well as leaders who fought for today’s South Africa. .
Book a shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Take a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa – Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners as well as leaders who fought for today’s South Africa. .
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
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Tanjong Cruises
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Itinerary
Cape Town Central Island Hopping Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Robben Island Half Day Tour. in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This island hopping experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Robben Island Museum
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Robben Island Museum
Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
As one of South Africa’s most visited museums, Robben Island tours are best booked well in advance. This half-day package includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free trip. Learn about the island’s long history from your guide and see the cell that housed Nelson Mandela, then take time to reflect on your voyage back to the mainland.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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