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Slide 1 of 13, Robben Island entrance with welcome sign and pathway, South Africa.
Robben Island entrance with welcome sign and pathway, South Africa.

Robben Island Guided Prison Tour with Museum Entry & Round-Trip Ferry Transfers

1 hr - 3 hrs 30 mins
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  • Sail from Cape Town to Robben Island on a half day trip that combines a scenic ferry ride, prison museum visit, and island bus tour in one ticket.

  • Benefit from skip the line entry and a moving guided tour led by a former political prisoner, with live commentary on the boat and island bus.

  • Visit the maximum security prison and museum, walk through former inmate cells and yards, and hear firsthand accounts of life under apartheid.

  • Board a guided bus for a narrated loop around Robben Island, taking in key landmarks, memorials, and sweeping views across Table Bay.

  • Upgrade your experience by adding hotel pickup from select Cape Town accommodations, so you reach the V&A Waterfront gateway relaxed and on time.

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  • Sail from Cape Town to Robben Island on a half day trip that combines a scenic ferry ride, prison museum visit, and island bus tour in one ticket.

  • Benefit from skip the line entry and a moving guided tour led by a former political prisoner, with live commentary on the boat and island bus.

  • Visit the maximum security prison and museum, walk through former inmate cells and yards, and hear firsthand accounts of life under apartheid.

  • Board a guided bus for a narrated loop around Robben Island, taking in key landmarks, memorials, and sweeping views across Table Bay.

  • Upgrade your experience by adding hotel pickup from select Cape Town accommodations, so you reach the V&A Waterfront gateway relaxed and on time.

from Original priceZAR 1,270
ZAR 1,219

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Slide 1 of 13, Guide pouring wine for guests at a vineyard in Constantia.
Guide pouring wine for guests at a vineyard in Constantia.

Robben Island, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden & Constantia Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting

Explore at your pace
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  • Spend a relaxed day visiting Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, and Constantia wine estates in a small group with all tickets pre-booked.

  • A knowledgeable guide leads your small group, with shared luxury minibus transport, bottled water, and key entry, fuel, parking, and park fees included.

  • At Robben Island, use your pre-booked ticket for the ferry and museum visit, learning about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.

  • Wander among diverse plant species at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, enjoying its landscaped paths, mountain views, and tranquil spots to pause and take photos.

  • Taste selected wines at Groot and Klein Constantia, comparing different varietals and styles while soaking up the atmosphere of historic Constantia wine estates.

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  • Spend a relaxed day visiting Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, and Constantia wine estates in a small group with all tickets pre-booked.

  • A knowledgeable guide leads your small group, with shared luxury minibus transport, bottled water, and key entry, fuel, parking, and park fees included.

  • At Robben Island, use your pre-booked ticket for the ferry and museum visit, learning about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.

  • Wander among diverse plant species at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, enjoying its landscaped paths, mountain views, and tranquil spots to pause and take photos.

  • Taste selected wines at Groot and Klein Constantia, comparing different varietals and styles while soaking up the atmosphere of historic Constantia wine estates.

from
ZAR 2,300
Slide 1 of 11, Tourists exploring Robben Island with a lighthouse in the background.
Tourists exploring Robben Island with a lighthouse in the background.

Robben Island & Table Mountain Full-Day Tour with Cable Car and Transfers

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  • Spend a full day exploring Robben Island and Table Mountain with pre-booked ferry and cable car rides, plus convenient round-trip hotel transfers included.

  • A small-group guided tour led by a knowledgeable local guide is included, along with entry to both sites, bringing their history and stories to life throughout the day.

  • On Robben Island, visit the historic prison site, hearing powerful accounts of South Africa's struggle for freedom.

  • At Table Mountain, ride the cable car using your pre-booked ticket, then enjoy time on the flat-topped summit for sweeping views across Cape Town and the coastline.

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  • Spend a full day exploring Robben Island and Table Mountain with pre-booked ferry and cable car rides, plus convenient round-trip hotel transfers included.

  • A small-group guided tour led by a knowledgeable local guide is included, along with entry to both sites, bringing their history and stories to life throughout the day.

  • On Robben Island, visit the historic prison site, hearing powerful accounts of South Africa's struggle for freedom.

  • At Table Mountain, ride the cable car using your pre-booked ticket, then enjoy time on the flat-topped summit for sweeping views across Cape Town and the coastline.

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ZAR 3,500
Slide 1 of 12, Tourist with Nelson Mandela statue at Robben Island, South Africa.
Tourist with Nelson Mandela statue at Robben Island, South Africa.

Robben Island Full-Day Guided Private Tour with Museum Entry & Long March to Freedom Exhibition

6 hrs
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  • Experience a private day exploring Robben Island and the Long March to Freedom, with hotel pickup and all logistics handled for a seamless, reflective outing.

  • Your personal driver-guide and private vehicle keep the day flexible and comfortable, with bottled water plus parking and fuel all taken care of for you.

  • At Robben Island, use your pre-booked entry to visit key prison sites and learn about Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and South Africa's long road to democracy.

  • Walk among the Long March to Freedom bronze figures, including Nelson Mandela, pausing at each statue to uncover stories of resistance and iconic local heroes.

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  • Experience a private day exploring Robben Island and the Long March to Freedom, with hotel pickup and all logistics handled for a seamless, reflective outing.

  • Your personal driver-guide and private vehicle keep the day flexible and comfortable, with bottled water plus parking and fuel all taken care of for you.

  • At Robben Island, use your pre-booked entry to visit key prison sites and learn about Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and South Africa's long road to democracy.

  • Walk among the Long March to Freedom bronze figures, including Nelson Mandela, pausing at each statue to uncover stories of resistance and iconic local heroes.

from
ZAR 3,100
Slide 1 of 10, Penguins on sandy Boulders Beach, South Africa, near turquoise ocean.
Penguins on sandy Boulders Beach, South Africa, near turquoise ocean.

Robben Island, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Private Tour

8 hrs
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  • Spend a full day exploring Robben Island, Boulders Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope on a private tour with included transport in a luxury vehicle.

  • A dedicated guide leads your private tour, sharing stories as you travel in comfort with hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water taken care of.

  • On Robben Island, visit the museum and learn about its history, then enjoy the coastal scenery driving along the famous Chapman’s Peak route.

  • Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony up close, then continue to the Cape of Good Hope for time to soak in the dramatic ocean views.

More details

  • Spend a full day exploring Robben Island, Boulders Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope on a private tour with included transport in a luxury vehicle.

  • A dedicated guide leads your private tour, sharing stories as you travel in comfort with hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water taken care of.

  • On Robben Island, visit the museum and learn about its history, then enjoy the coastal scenery driving along the famous Chapman’s Peak route.

  • Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony up close, then continue to the Cape of Good Hope for time to soak in the dramatic ocean views.

from
ZAR 2,350

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