Robben Island & Aquarium Tour with Tickets & Transfers Included

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About this activity

The first part takes you via ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned. Explore the top sights in Cape Town, such as Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, and the Two Oceans Aquarium, by taking a guided tour. Travel in luxury in an air-conditioned vehicle and take advantage of the ease of a hotel pickup. Along the way, learn about Africa’s history, the Island's role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence there. Get picked up early from your lodging to begin your day of sightseeing in Cape Town.

Explore the highlights of Robben Island with a guide

Ensures a more personalized experience

Tour offers the opportunity to see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Said Travel & Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Robben Island & Two Ocean Aquarium Tickets included.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Driver, guide & Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Robben Island Museum

4 hours Admission included

Get a guided tour of the prison while learning about South Africa's history, the struggle against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters who were imprisoned on Robben Island, including former president Nelson Mandela. Return by ferry to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy some free time to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants (cost not included). End your day with a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium. Explore the wonders of the ocean up close as you visit the penguin exhibit, shark exhibit, ocean exhibit, and much more. Learn about the history of South Africa, the fight against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters—among them former president Nelson Mandela—who were detained on Robben Island by taking a guided tour of the prison.
V&A Waterfront

Take the ferry back to the V&A Waterfront and use your free time to shop or eat at one of the many restaurants (own expense).
Two Oceans Aquarium

2 hours Admission included

Visit the shark exhibit, the ocean exhibit, the penguin exhibit and much more at Two Oceans Aquarium to cap off your day. After visiting the Two Ocean Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront, you will get up close to sea species such as Penguins, Sharks, Jelly Fish and many more at the Two Ocean Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront. During our time at the V&A Waterfront, you will also have the opportunity to take photographs with incredible views of Table Mountain and the City, as well as to have lunch at your own expense before boarding the ferry to Robben Island.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

All travelers can meet us at the Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, near the Virgin Active Silo.

Please arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our team will be there to welcome you and assist you with the experience.

End point

All travelers can meet us at the Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, near the Virgin Active Silo.

Please arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our team will be there to welcome you and assist you with the experience.
We can also drop you off at the address we agreed upon after the tour. Please rest assured that we will make sure you are safely dropped off at the agreed location.

Pickup points

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town
Protea Hotel Island Club
Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Adventure Pad at The Bay Hotel
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Garden Court Victoria Junction
Salama Lodge
Camps Bay Retreat
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel
Primi Seacastle Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa

and 29 more pickup points

Pickups are available from all hotels in Sea Point and City Centre. Return transportation is also available from all hotels in Sea Point and City Centre.

Those who are prone to seasickness should take seasick medication before boarding, pack a jacket, wear comfortable shoes, and carry food, as the driver will not board the Robben Island boat.

Please have a copy of your passport or a phone. Note that this pertains to return transfers to and from the hotel.

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.