Robben Island interesting stop before boat, Tickets conf by 8h15

5.0 (19 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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19 reviews

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ROBBEN ISLAND HARBOUR — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Prison at Robben Island — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Return Transfer included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point & Camps Bay hotels

1 Robben Island Ticket included per person

Transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway by driver.
Reminder there is a long queue whilst waiting to board the boat
Boat docks at Robben Island then Island guide escort guests to the bus for a tour around the Island
Visit some famous prisoner cells including Nelson Mandela's cell
Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era
Boat trip back to Mainland
Stay at waterfront for a meal *own account* or explore waterfront area
If guest want to return to hotel, driver will do a return transfer back

Please Note: Sometimes there are operational issues and boats may be delayed this is beyond our control as a Tour Operator.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 200 people
People per booking: 1–10
Operated by: ML Sultan Travel & Tours

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Robben Island Ticket
Included: Transfer with a driver from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway
Included: Return transfer to hotel immediately after boat trip

Not included

Not included: Meal
Not included: driver gratuity optional

Itinerary

Robben Island Museum

4 hours Admission included

Pickup from your hotel in Cape Town City Centre/ Sea Point/ Camps Bay hotels with a guide

Guide drop guests off at Silo hotel walk up the steps see the red clocktower with Mandela Gateway on the right side of the Clocktower

Security will do a bag check

Proceed to follow the queue

Show your ticket and ID to staff

Board the boat for 30 minute ride to island

At the island disembark and walk to the bus with a guide for a bus ride around the Island

Then at the prison there is a Guided Walk around the prison by ex-prisoner

Boat trip back to Mainland

Enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the V&A Waterfront or return back to hotel.

Please note: Robben Island tickets are not refundable or changeable.

If boats are cancelled, we issue a refund less the transfer price and Viator's commission.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
The Portswood Hotel
Cape Town Hollow
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Village Lodge
Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
Dysart Boutique Hotel
Upperbloem
Salama Lodge
The Capital 15 on Orange
Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place

and 168 more pickup points

We pick up from Cape Town and surrounding areas within 9 kms of City.

This is a transfer from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway with one stop en route.

Ticket to Robben Island.

We hand over tickets at Nelson Mandela Gateway.

We buy a wrap/sandwich at Cafe in Waterfront

Driver or Guide do not escort the guests to Robben Island.

There are 2 guides on the island. 1 guide is on the bus. 1 guide is at the prison.

Boat takes 30 minutes to the island. Disembark and walk to the bus where the guide is. 45 minute drive in the bus around the island. Walk with ex prisoner at Prison. Return to boat and arrive at Waterfront - Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Using your ticket

Tickets are not transferable. Children under 2 enter for free with a presentation of a birth certificate. Failure to produce corresponding proof will result in full price being charged. Positive ID will be checked against all ticket details for access.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Reschedules are ONLY allowed 48 hrs before the tour. Tickets are non-refundable.

Passports must be presented before boarding

WE will reconfirm the Robben Island tickets 24 hours prior to tour

Please note, last minute bookings will be confirmed at 9am next day as we will try to get tickets. We have to make this instant in order to try to assist our mutual Viator customers.

Bring a jacket

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.