Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour
About this experience
Visit the historic Robben Island and learn more about South Africa's past. Start the adventure at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, situated in the heart of the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront.
Next, hop aboard a shared ferry for a scenic 30-minute boat ride to Robben Island. Once there, enjoy a guided bus tour with live commentary, offering a snapshot of the island's landmarks, monuments, and structures.
For detailed information, an ex-political prisoner from Robben Island will provide a personal recounting of prison life during turbulent times. Peek inside the prison cell of one of the greatest political leaders in the world, Nelson Mandela.
Finally, wrap up the tour with a 30-minute ferry ride back to Cape Town.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 4 hr
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Meeting point
- V&A Waterfront
What’s included
- Entry ticket
- Live guide
- Roundtrip ferry transfer
- Guided bus tour of Robben Island
- Guided tour of the Robben Island Museum
What’s not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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