Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour. Along the way, learn about the Island's role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence there.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water onboard the vehicle
✔ Shared Robben island boat trip and museum ticket (Booking slots are 9am, 11am, 13pm & 15pm)
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Private transportation from and to the hotel
✔ Professional Driver/Guide
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Adderley Hotel
2. Kloof Street Hotel
3. Wink Aparthotel Foreshore
4. Long Street Boutique Hotel
5. The Penthouse Collection
6. The Pinnacle
7. Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
8. SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
9. Stayeasy Cape Town City Bowl
10. Queen Julie Lodge
11. St Martini Gardens
12. Gorgeous George
13. Avenue One
14. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town
15. Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel
16. Affordable Rooms on Long Street
17. Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel
18. African Elite de Waterkant
19. Happy Rhino Hotel
20. The Tokyo Aparthotel By Totalstay
Additional Info: If your place of residential is not listed, please provide us with a pickup address. Departure from your location within 10km (6 miles) of the Cape Town CBD. Please note that additional charges may apply should your accommodation fall outside of this radius.
Itinerary
1
Cape Town Central
Pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town will be one hour before departure. You will receive a private transfer from your hotel to the Silo District, where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, marking the beginning of your half-day experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Robben Island Museum
You will be picked up from the address you provided (within our pickup radius). Boarding the ferry time is 30 minutes before the time slot you chose. The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island in the V&A Waterfront. Here you will charter a shared boat to Robben Island Museum where you will be met by a resident Tour Guide who will conduct the tour of the Island. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island Museum.) A former political prisoner will give you a guided tour. This includes a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell. You will also have the opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela. Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, our Tour Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island for your return transfer back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Cape Town Central
Once you have finished your unforgettable half-day tour of Robben Island, you will be escorted to your accommodation in the heart of Cape Town. This journey provides you with the perfect opportunity to reflect on the deeply significant history and emotional weight of Robben Island while transitioning to the vibrant energy of the city. As you travel, take a moment to soak in the stunning views that Cape Town has to offer and appreciate the majestic Table Mountain in the distance. The anticipation of arriving at your lodging will be palpable, allowing you to relax and get ready for the exciting adventures that await you in this beautiful South African city. Enjoy every moment of your stay!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 241 travelers
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Important Note - The remaining Hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
