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Robben Island Tour: Nelson Mandela's Legacy
4.5
17 Ratings
Cape Town Central
Experience the iconic Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and Groot Constantia on this immersive tour. Explore Mandela’s prison, stroll through beautiful gardens, and taste award-winning wines.
Experience the iconic Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and Groot Constantia on this immersive tour. Explore Mandela’s prison, stroll through beautiful gardens, and taste award-winning wines.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Robben Island Museum - Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, Canal Walk, and Robben Island, exploring the Mother City’s historical landmarks. This tour offers a relaxed and enjoyable experience for visitors who appreciate complete flexibility while visiting Cape Town, South Africa.
- **Kirstenbosch National Botanical…
- Robben Island Museum - Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, Canal Walk, and Robben Island, exploring the Mother City’s historical landmarks. This tour offers a relaxed and enjoyable experience for visitors who appreciate complete flexibility while visiting Cape Town, South Africa.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - [Optional Lunch] Summer in Cape Town is synonymous with the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert Series. Enjoy performances by top local and international musicians, celebrating the vibrant summer season like no other.
- Groot Constantia - [Optional Lunch] Celebrate the establishment of South Africa’s first wine farm in 1685, founded by a man dedicated to the art of winemaking. Groot Constantia’s legacy represents the timeless pursuit of perfection, crafted from the rich African soil. These memories are woven into literature and heritage, symbolizing growth, life, and beauty, much like the cherished vineyards. It is vibrant and full of life.
What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
- Pre Booked Robben Island Ticket return
- Boat ticket
- Pick up and Drop off
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
- Pre Booked Robben Island Ticket return
- Boat ticket
- Pick up and Drop off
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Kirstenbosch Gardens (ZAR 250.00 per person)
- Entrance fee - Groot Constantia - Wine Tasting ZAR 150.00 per person
- Gratuities
- Kirstenbosch Gardens (ZAR 250.00 per person)
- Entrance fee - Groot Constantia - Wine Tasting ZAR 150.00 per person
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Robben Island is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famously known for being the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the prison, black township, and colonial buildings. Booking this tour includes return transfers from your hotel to the…
Robben Island is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famously known for being the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the prison, black township, and colonial buildings. Booking this tour includes return transfers from your hotel to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, allowing you to bypass the ticket lines. Experience the Long March to Freedom by following in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, who dedicated his life to the liberation of modern South Africa.
Location
Robben Island Museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Guide34480117334
Mar 22, 2026
my robben. island understanding - I never knew that Nelson Mandela was such a hero anyway li visited the island with African okapi then we went ti kristenbotch gardens for the sinerary I had a good time although my friend got sick last minute that's why I said solo amazing time!!!
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Maxine_m
Nov 24, 2024
SWAPP Travel-Africa 2024 - Learning the history of Robben Island and all that was endured by the prisoners was eye-opening and very sad to hear. We missed the tour of the winery but we were able to still taste at least five wines at the winery. It was still a great day!
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Sandra_c
Oct 15, 2024
A must do in Cape Town - Excellent Tour and guide, we enjoyed every minute of it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient.
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Virginia_h
Sep 19, 2024
Robben Island - The Robben Island tour is truly memorable. I can't imagine visiting Cape Town and not experiencing this vital part of South African history. I don't have words to describe the impact of hearing first hand descriptions of what life was like as a politician prisoner on Robben Island. The facts are important but the emotional impact will stay with me forever.
Our driver Mark was great. He knew the city very well and was responsive to our interests. The weather turned rainy and windy after our tour on Robben Island. Mark's knowledge and flexibility helped us come up with plan B (lunch and brief visit to Kirstenbosch botanical gardens).
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Y8419ctvanessat
Aug 6, 2024
Lovely tour - It was really nice, met lovely people and had a great day! I would definitely recommend this tour. The guide was also very friendly
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Inspire49487629247
Jan 31, 2026
Robbe Island tour with my friend group - Me and my friend group wanted to have a tour in Cape Town so we book with African Okapi Tours we chose this tour it was great and even the guide was professional we got to see the prison of Mandela what a bargain thanks
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Nomad50071464053
Jan 24, 2026
My robben island trip - My robben island tour was great I heard many things about that place and about Nelson Mandela me and my wife we eager to get there so it was great we got to se the cell the museum and learned at little about apartheid overall great experience 4stars
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Guide34480117334
Nov 22, 2025
My robben island tour - I had an amazing start to my day I went to robben Island where Mandela was hold a prisoner and there my guide mark was well knowledge and he explained to my how it all happened unfortunately my wife got home sick and I did the tour by my self highly recommended
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Masonj216
Nov 18, 2025
Robben island - I havd a great time in this tour and i was very surprised with the professional services they offer the guid was on time and the wine was amazing i even got to see the famous robben island overal it was great highly recommend.
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Lorenzo_a
Aug 8, 2025
Ridiculous - Be careful with this tour operator – they’re selling tickets for Robben Island even though it’s closed for maintenance until September 1st! It is not possible to visit right now. We experienced an unfortunate issue with this booking (tour guide Mark). We had reserved the tour to Robben Island, but upon arrival, we were informed that Robben Island has been closed for maintenance since June 30st. We had additional activities included in our package, such as a visit to Kirstenbosch. However, our guide Mark hadn’t even purchased the tickets in advance. Instead, he used tickets originally meant for other guests who didn’t show up. The guide acted as if he was completely surprised to find out that Robben Island was closed, but he clearly knew it in advance. In fact, I found a review from another customer who had the exact same unfortunate experience – also with the same guide, Mark. What’s even more unbelievable is that Viator is still allowing them to sell tickets regarding Robben islands
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