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- Where
- Cape Town
- Pick-up
- From your hotelDrop-off included
- Group size
- 1 to 20 peoplePriced by group size
- Experience
- Marine & Boat, History & Culture
Overview
A journey into South Africa's history
Just a few kilometres across Table Bay lies an island whose story reaches far beyond Cape Town. Robben Island has served many purposes over the centuries, but it is best known as the place where political prisoners were held during apartheid. Among them was Nelson Mandela, who spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment on the island. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of South Africa's most significant historical destinations.
Cross Table Bay
Your experience begins with collection from your hotel or another agreed pick-up point. The ferry crossing takes you across Table Bay towards the island, with a completely different perspective of the city and Table Mountain behind you.
Discover Robben Island
Learn about the island's role as a place of banishment and imprisonment, and about the people whose experiences there became intertwined with South Africa's struggle against apartheid. Mandela was imprisoned here for 18 years before becoming South Africa's first democratically elected president.
More than an island
Robben Island is not simply another Cape Town attraction. It is a place of difficult history, extraordinary human stories and profound significance to modern South Africa.
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Robben Island
- Cross Table Bay by ferry
- Learn about the island’s political prisoners
- Explore its connection to Nelson Mandela
- Convenient pre-arranged collection and return transfer
What’s included
What your tour includes
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
The full list
- Robben Island experience
- Applicable Robben Island admission
- Ferry component
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off, or another agreed collection point arranged when booking
- Standard air-conditioned vehicle for applicable transfers
- Complimentary bottled spring water per person
- Sanitary wipes
- Toll fees where applicable
- Parking fees
Rates
Priced by group size
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | R3 105 |
| 2 people | R2 185 |
| 3 to 5 people | R1 955 |
| 6 to 10 people | R1 610 |
| 11 to 15 people | R1 323 |
| 16 to 20 people | R1 150 |
Prices are per person, in rand, and depend on how many people travel together.
Good to know
The small print, in plain English
Important notes
Robben Island ferry operations are subject to weather, sea conditions, availability and the operating schedule of the Robben Island service.
Rates and booking terms
Prices shown are per person based on 2 people and are a guide: availability and the final price are confirmed in your quote.
Our Terms & Conditions apply to every booking.
Let’s shape it around you
Every tour can be adjusted: explore privately, combine several experiences, or shape the day around your own interests and schedule.
Tell us what you have in mind and a travel consultant will come back to you with options and a clear price.
