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Kathryn_C, Apr 2026
Illuminates the struggle of Apartheid
This tour provided history and context for the apartheid struggle in South Africa. The tour guides were all former prisoners at Robben Island and their stories were very moving. Having read Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom made this tour especially meaningful, but was not necessary.
Brittany_W, Mar 2026
Florida girls in capetown
The Robben island tour was moving, very educational and impactful. And table mountain was a must-see!
Imelda_R, Feb 2026
Travelled in comfort
Long day but very worthwhile. Remy was a great guide and looked after us very well. We enjoyed the itinerary and Robben island was humbling.
Jodi_A, Nov 2025
Emotional and Beautiful Experience
This was such a beautiful, heartbreaking and emotional tour. Our guides were absolutely amazing and the experience was worth every penny. I have thought about Robben island so many times since I have returned home. Bring your tissues, there will be tears.
Ivan_V, Apr 2026
Really worth it. Fully...
Really worth it. Fully accompanied shuttle and entrance included and busses on the island. Leaves VA Waterfront and comes back there
Admir_M, Apr 2026
Fayical was a great guide...
Fayical was a great guide and driver, gave us clear instructions and took great care of us. Thank youn
Leanne_M, Apr 2026
Excellent experience in Cape Town
Excellent experience with Armando as our private tour guide. Showed us around Cape Town and up table mountain. We felt very safe and secure on the tour. Thanks
Yasmin_H, Mar 2026
Robben Island
Very moving and educational experience. I learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. It’s a must for a tourist.
Bryan_H, Mar 2026
A must!
This was great. Educational. Inspiring. Infuriating. Our guide in the prison, former inmate Max, was really great, as was the film on the ferry.
Kevin_H, Mar 2026
Very poignant, be aware...
Very poignant, be aware the crossing can feel a bit bouncy and the buses are very very crowded.
But that’s irrelevant compared to the tale told…
Very good exper
Lucious_P, Dec 2025
Great experience. My...
Great experience. My heart was filled with excitement getting there but being there felt different but I was glad to experience it with my beautiful partner.
Peter_J, Jan 2026
Robben Island
We were on our 2nd day of a cruise. Pick up was offered by the tour operator which we accepted. However the ship is berthed within a 10 minute walk to the start point at the Robben Island Museum. So if you do not have any difficulty with walking I would suggest making your own way there. The trip itself was an excellent experience with an ex prisoner and the ex guard and subsequent good friend of Nelson Mandela were there to tell us about the place.
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The 30-minute ferry ride to the island can be choppy; plan accordingly if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Arrive at least 45 minutes before your ferry departs to secure a spot and make your way to the boat.
A guided Robben Island bus tour, including ferry rides, takes up to 4 hours.
Food and drink are available for purchase on the island.
Robben Island is wheelchair accessible, but some of the ramps are quite steep.
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