Robben Island & City stops.We confirm tickets by 8h00 am next day | 5 hours 30 minutes

55 Reviews | Cape Town
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Season 1
2 Adults x $175.52
$351.04
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$351.04
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Season 1
2 Adults x $175.52
$351.04
Approx Total
$351.04
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Additional photo stops at surprising locations! pre or post Robben Island tour
  • Transfer from City Centre /Sea Point hotels
  • Bottled water
  • Bottled water and light lunch
  • Robben Island ticket
  • Excludes driver/guide gratuity * Optional *

Overview

2 Transfers included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point hotels & return (with interesting stops!) and lunch included Water & Sweets Robben Island Ticket is included * Guide will hand over ticket on arrival at Gateway * Board the boat to Robben Island please note: wait in a long queue as there are 2 boats to the island 279 persons on board boat * Robben island guide will take guests on the bus for a tour around the Island * See Nelson Mandela's prison / some shrines of ex Java/Indonesian political prisoners * Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland then transfer back to hotel Return to hotel Please put on sun screen Take a jacket as it gets windy sometimes Be 30 minutes early at the Gateway (With your guide who will escort you to the boat) Sea sick tablets is advised if guests are prone to being sea sick Wear comfortable clothing and shoes 15 maximum on minibus 279 maximum on boat

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Pickup from all City Centre and Sea Point hotels Return transfers from all City Centre and Sea Point hotels * Driver will transfer to Nelson Mandela Gateway and will not board the boat to Robben Island * Please bring jacket, wear comfy shoes, bring something to eat, if seasick, take seasick tablets ... in advance prior to boarding *** Please bring copy passport or on phone *** Let us know if you need a wheelchair as we can inform the staff on the island it is needed Please be prepared for a long queue before boarding the boat *** PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS WITH RETURN TRANSFERS TO AND FROM HOTEL**** We also surprise our guests with additional stops at famous spots!! Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Cape Town Central

    We stop at an interesting spot for a quick break.

    30 minutes

  • Robben Island Museum

    Learn how a former Prisoner became a President of the Rainbow Nation. Take a tour of Robben Island, the place where freedom fighters like former president Nelson Mandela were imprisoned. This landmark is the unique symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa's history that the Island represents. Collection from City Centre Hotels & Sea Point Hotels

    4 hours

  • Sea Point

    A photo stop at Madiba's favourite spot.

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note supplier may change boat schedules there for we will initially confirm your booking depending on availability Times may differ of pickup we will send a note to advise best time available which boat time we can confirm thank you

Free Cancellation

January 27100% refund
January 28No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

55 reviews

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Cape Town’s best kept secret.

Published on Sep, 2024

Had spent several hours trying to get short notice tickets to Robben Island. Then we found Faz, yes she could get the tickets we desired and would confirm by 8am the next day which was also the day we needed the tour! We were very excited to find that she had secured the golden tickets for us. Picking us up from our hotel Faz immediately began explaining her plans for the day as she also enthusiastically and knowledgeably explained the sites we were passing by. Robben Island was amazing in particular the guide who was an ex inmate, it was a very moving experience. On our return Faz met us again took us to more special places and also bought us a restaurant lunch. By the end of the day Faz was like family and she went out of her way a week later to bring us some gifts she had made for our three grandchildren. Fantastic ambassador for her country, we thoroughly recommend her. Top dollar but you get what you pay for, well worth it.

Cape Town’s best kept secret.

Published on Sep, 2024

Had spent several hours trying to get short notice tickets to Robben Island. Then we found Faz, yes she could get the tickets we desired and would confirm by 8am the next day which was also the day we needed the tour! We were very excited to find that she had secured the golden tickets for us. Picking us up from our hotel Faz immediately began explaining her plans for the day as she also enthusiastically and knowledgeably explained the sites we were passing by. Robben Island was amazing in particular the guide who was an ex inmate, it was a very moving experience. On our return Faz met us again took us to more special places and also bought us a restaurant lunch. By the end of the day Faz was like family and she went out of her way a week later to bring us some gifts she had made for our three grandchildren. Fantastic ambassador for her country, we thoroughly recommend her. Top dollar but you get what you pay for, well worth it.

So much more than a visit to Robben Island!

Published on Dec, 2023

We are a married, retired couple from a Midwest city. We took this tour on our third day in Cape Town, before leaving on a cruise the fourth day. Faziela is a mother of six, the owner of the tour company, and an effervescent, delightful woman. She is very chatty and vivacious, which suited us just fine. We quickly were comfortable with her, and she handled everything smoothly and made everything convenient for us. We were fetched from our hotel and transported safely in a comfortable vehicle, and she had pre-arranged the Robben Island tour tickets for us. Yes, you can take an uber and buy your own tickets, if that's all you want to do. What you get with this experience is safety and security, a guarantee that you will have tickets for an early ferry to Robben Island, and a lovely time with a special local person. After we returned from the ferry tour, Faziela treated us to a special surprise. I won't spoil it for you, but I will say that one significant benefit of booking with Faziela is that she maintains excellent contacts with folks at establishments throughout the City, and this means you can have experiences you would not otherwise have. We finished our tour with a drive around the City to point out a few special sites, with photo opportunities. In addition to her other wonderful qualities, Faziela is an excellent driver. All in all, it was like being taken care of by a favorite auntie. We highly recommend booking with Faziela. Please note we are not reviewing the tour of Robben Island itself. Faziela is not permitted to give a tour of the Island, as it is staffed by its own guides. You may read elsewhere about touring Robben Island and the pros and cons. Faziela arranges for the tickets and transports you to the ferry, then meets you on your return for the balance of the tour.

So much more than a visit to Robben Island!

Published on Dec, 2023

We are a married, retired couple from a Midwest city. We took this tour on our third day in Cape Town, before leaving on a cruise the fourth day. Faziela is a mother of six, the owner of the tour company, and an effervescent, delightful woman. She is very chatty and vivacious, which suited us just fine. We quickly were comfortable with her, and she handled everything smoothly and made everything convenient for us. We were fetched from our hotel and transported safely in a comfortable vehicle, and she had pre-arranged the Robben Island tour tickets for us. Yes, you can take an uber and buy your own tickets, if that's all you want to do. What you get with this experience is safety and security, a guarantee that you will have tickets for an early ferry to Robben Island, and a lovely time with a special local person. After we returned from the ferry tour, Faziela treated us to a special surprise. I won't spoil it for you, but I will say that one significant benefit of booking with Faziela is that she maintains excellent contacts with folks at establishments throughout the City, and this means you can have experiences you would not otherwise have. We finished our tour with a drive around the City to point out a few special sites, with photo opportunities. In addition to her other wonderful qualities, Faziela is an excellent driver. All in all, it was like being taken care of by a favorite auntie. We highly recommend booking with Faziela. Please note we are not reviewing the tour of Robben Island itself. Faziela is not permitted to give a tour of the Island, as it is staffed by its own guides. You may read elsewhere about touring Robben Island and the pros and cons. Faziela arranges for the tickets and transports you to the ferry, then meets you on your return for the balance of the tour.

Great experience!

Published on Nov, 2023

I had an unexpected extra day in Cape Town and decided to visit Robben Island. Faziela was the only one able to get a ticket for the next day. She was very efficient and easy to communicate with. I definitely recommend her!

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