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Robben Island Tour from Cape Town: Pre-Booked Ticket & Transfers

Cape Town, South Africaby HYM CAPE TOURS

3 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 100 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

This half-day package includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town accommodation, making your trip hassle-free. Robben Island is one of the most visited museums in South Africa and is best booked well in advance. Take a moment to reflect on your voyage back to the mainland after learning about the island's long history and seeing Nelson Mandela's cell.

What's included

Entrance fees to Robben Island
Air-Conditioned Vehicle with WiFi on Board.

Lunch
Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Cape Town
Pass by
Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
2
Robben Island Museum
3 hours
We will make our way to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here you will charter a shared to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner 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.) The entire tour lasts +-4 hours which includes hotel pick up. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and take the long walk to freedom. Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your tour guide or driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway. . Visit the man-made facilities . Get to see where isolate South African leaders, including Jacob Zuma, Kgalema Motlanthe, and Nelson Mandela . Explore African penguin
3
Cape Town
Pass by
Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your tour guide or driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway and drive you back to your hotel as per our arrangement.

Meeting and pickup

Please make your way inside the building and join the boarding line when you arrive.

If international travelers cannot find their hotel, guest house, B&B, or place of residence listed, you may manually enter your accommodation details in the pickup address tab. Please note that this pickup option is only reserved for international travelers. If you book under the South African citizens rate, the transfer is not included or applied. Our pickup radius is within 10 km (6 miles) of the Cape Town CBD. All hotels and places of residence located in the City Centre, Sea Point, and Camps Bay qualify for return transport. Additional charges may apply if your accommodation falls outside this radius. Kindly wait in the hotel lobby for our tour guide to collect you at the scheduled pickup time. Please note that our tour guide/driver will not board the Robben Island ferry; they will transfer you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking seasickness medication before boarding. Please also pack a jacket, wear comfortable walking shoes, and carry food if needed. Please have a copy of your passport or ID available on your phone. Kindly note that this information applies to return transfers to and from the hotel only.

End point

Please make your way inside the building and join the boarding line when you arrive.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book in advance to avoid disappointment on the day

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Round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
Benefit from the historical insights of your small-group guide
See the cell that confined Nelson Mandela for 18 years
For transfers, kindly provide your residential address at least 24 hours prior to your travel date. Please note that we don't accommodate transfer requests for last-minute bookings.
For South African travellers, please enter the ID number of each adult in the “Special requirements” box when making the booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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