Robben Island and V&A Waterfront: Half-Day Tour

Explore Robben Island’s history and vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Guided by ex-prisoners, visit Nelson Mandela’s cell. Enjoy shopping, dining, and ocean activities.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - 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. Here you will charter a shared ferry 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 approximately 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/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway for the next stop.
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa’s most visited destination.
    Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels, and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
    We invite you to discover the experience; live, work, shop, and play at the V & A Waterfront.
    This is one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions. The Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of huge entertainment venues with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, museums, craft markets, movie theatres, coffee shops, and many more.
What's Included
  • Entry/ Admission to Robben Island
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Round trip transportation
  • Parking Fees
  • Guide
  • Fuel surcharge
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

With this half-day Tour, you will visit Robben Island Museum and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront , with transportation included, as well as admission to Robben Island. As one of South Africa’s most visited museums, Robben Island tour is best booked well in advance. Learn about the Island’s long history from your guide and see the cell that housed the Former South African President Nelson Mandela. Interestingly, the Tour on Robben Island is led by a former political prisoner who shares insights into the fascinating history of the Island. Come and discover the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with us! The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a world- class retail and local entertainment precinct offering more than 80 eateries, 450 shops, museums, Galleries and souvenir shops, Ocean activities, coffee shops, craft markets with local vendors and many more.

Location
Robben Island Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Olgamf4125eg
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience - It’s an impressive tour! Having opportunity to talk to actual person who was wad imprisoned there is priceless and we are last generation to be able to do so.
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