Robben Island Tour: Skip-the-Line Ferry & Guided Bus Tour

Skip the line to Robben Island Ferry and explore Nelson Mandela’s prison with a former inmate. Discover South Africa’s history firsthand.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Guests will be collected from the address provided (within our pickup area). A shared transfer will take them to the Silo District, where they will be greeted and escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. From there, they will board a shared ferry to the Robben Island Museum, where a former political prisoner will welcome them…
What's Included
  • Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Secure skip-the-line access for Robben Island Ferry tickets and enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. The guided tour includes a bus ride around the island, offering guests insights into how a former prisoner became the President of the Rainbow Nation. Learn about Nelson Mandela’s 27-year imprisonment and his transformation into a freedom fighter…

Location
Clock Tower
South Arm Road
please note that our tour guide will be waiting for you at clock tower building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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T9302blkings
Oct 12, 2024
Robben experience - The ex political prisoner shared the history how they went through difficult life in prison, it very was emotional with good experience.
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Andersonmy2653og
Oct 12, 2024
Special tour - The tour was very impressive, my driver was on time with briefing regarding the tour, the boat Sea Press was so smooth with the good weather.
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Abdulap5218kj
Oct 11, 2024
Family vacation - The area was clean, very lovey location. Would recommend to anyone. The tour was amazing and the service was splendid. I will be returning with family in the near future.
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Nzojiyobirit
Oct 11, 2024
History tour - The service was fantastic, the boat and check in were all well.the guide was informative both side bus and around the prison.
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Ntakirutimanar
Oct 10, 2024
Good experience - My driver was kind and helpful, he was on time and flexible on my return. We’ll explain with briefing regarding the tour.
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Explorer08377986255
Oct 10, 2024
Long walk to freedom - Robben island experience was really touched us when we had the history from the ex political prisoner who described the story in the prison, it was knowledgeable and educational
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Vania
Oct 4, 2024
The best guide in town!!! - One of the best guide i got. Very friendly, very helpful. I would recommand 1000% . Thanks so much! We went to Border Island and after that he took us to a nice place and had many recommandation for our stay here.
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Sightsee11341076498
Sep 28, 2024
My experience - What a great a special tour with a former prisoner who share a story ahow it was in prison, how hard life they went true. I could feel my immotions.
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Anitadg1269qc
Sep 18, 2024
Great tour - A very good guide who was patient he was on time and helpful with clear instructions. Tour was very interesting with great history.
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Yves_b
Aug 15, 2024
Horrible - I didn't make my tour to Robben Island and your guide were not at the agreed point. The trip to Robben Island were cancelled. I wrote for rescheduling my trip for any date before August 20, 2024, no feedback from your side. Very disappointed
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