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Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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About
Take a half-day tour of Robben Island from Cape Town. This tour includes a pre-booked ticket, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
What you'll do
Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a unique, personalized, and historically rich experience. The tour features a storytelling ferry ride and rare insights from a former political prisoner.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- What to bring Your passport/ID or a copy of your passport/ID or a photo of your passport/ID on your phone
- We will need Full names of all participants in your group. Dates of birth for any minors under 18 years of age
- Please note that the confirmation message you received from the Viator /GetYourGuide, and other partners' platform is not your actual ferry ticket, we will issue the ticket a day before the activity.
- Please ensure that you add your proper information such as the correct country code and mobile number because your tickets will be sent via WhatsApp or iMessage or email.
- For South African travellers, please enter the ID number of each adult in the “Special requirements” box when making the booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Artwalk Culture Co.
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Cape Town Central Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This full-day tours 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: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Robben Island Museum Tour a powerful journey into South Africa’s history. Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Highlights of Your Tour:
- 1. Ferry Ride to the Island
- Stunning views of Table Mountain and Cape Town’s coastline from the water (great photo opportunity!).
- 2. Guided Bus Tour of the Island
- See key sites, including:
- The limestone quarry where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, performed hard labor.
- The leper colony cemetery (19th-century history).
- Maximum Security Prison (where you’ll meet a former political prisoner guide).
- 3. Walk Through the Prison
- Stand in Nelson Mandela’s cell (a deeply moving experience).
- Hear firsthand stories from ex-inmates about apartheid’s struggles and triumphs.
- 4. Panoramic Views & Wildlife
- Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds—the island is also a nature reserve!
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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