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Join our exclusive Robben Island tour for a guaranteed, personalized, and historically rich experience, featuring a storytelling ferry ride and rare insights from a former political prisoner.

Your adventure begins at Truth Coffee, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee sets the tone for a journey into the heart and soul of Cape Town. From there, step into the streets of District Six, once a thriving community torn apart by forced removals, now a powerful symbol of resilience. Along the way, you’ll pass City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after prison, and the Slave Lodge, a stark reminder of South Africa’s past. Experience the buzz of Greenmarket Square, filled with local crafts and stories, then walk down Long Street, where history and modern culture collide. The tour ends in Bo-Kaap, with its iconic colorful houses and rich Cape Malay heritage. This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through the stories, struggles, and spirit that have shaped Cape Town. Book now to experience the city like a local and uncover its true heartbeat.

Venture beyond the tourist trail, and discover the history of Cape Town’s townships, on this immersive and private half-day excursion. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide (who hails from the area), and set off with just your group for company. You’ll venture to the townships of Langa and Khayelitsha, where you’ll meet residents, visit arts and community centers, and experience what daily life is like.

Cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic coastline and get great views of the city and Table Mountain with this express cruise tour. You will head out from the V&A Waterfront, making your way up to the Green Point lighthouse before turning around and heading back, all in around just one hour.

Experience one of South Africa’s most iconic attractions with our Robben Island Tour from Cape Town, with pre-booked ferry and museum tickets for a smooth, hassle-free experience. Choose the option that suits you: meet at the V&A Waterfront, enjoy hotel pickup and return, or upgrade to our Premium Private Experience with private transfers and a private guide on Robben Island. Begin at the V&A Waterfront with personal check-in assistance before boarding the ferry. Explore Robben Island on a guided bus tour, visiting the Lime Quarry, Leper Colony, WWII fortifications, scenic viewpoints and the historic Maximum Security Prison. Learn about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment, including powerful first-hand stories from a former Robben Island political prisoner. With flexible options, pre-arranged tickets and personal service, KJA Tours makes your Robben Island experience easy, meaningful and unforgettable.

Riding to the top of Table Mountain is a Cape Town highlight, but long ticket lines and limited availability can eat into your sightseeing time. This pre-booked flexible return cableway ticket removes the hassle. Ride the rotating cable car for spectacular panoramic views, then wander scenic walking trails at your own pace without the pressure of a fixed itinerary.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around three different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Both options include a free walking tour through Downtown and Bo Kaap.

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

This tour is a great pick for travelers interested in learning more about local life in Cape Town. Save time waiting for public transport and benefit from having air-conditioned transfers included. During the trip, visit the colorful Bo-Kaap, District Six, and the Langa township—where you can meet locals, visit their homes, and see a traditional brewery.

If you’ve only got limited time to explore the highlights of Cape Town, then this guided tour is a perfect choice. Rather than being stuck on a sightseeing bus with large tourist crowds, you can benefit from the luxury of a private tour for just your personal group. Check off Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and plenty more sights, with transport included along the way.

Township Tours often explore areas that are not typically visited by tourists, giving visitors a unique and unconventional experience.Eye-opening experience.Township Tours can be a powerful and eye-opening experience, challenging visitors' assumptions and broadening their perspectives on poverty and inequality.A Township Tour is an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression, inspiring visitors to share their stories and advocate for positive change.

A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa’s history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. Included hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town, entry to Robben Island, and a guided tour let you learn about the Island's role as a former prison and hear stories about Nelson Mandela’s 18 years of captivity.

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town's apartheid-era history on this half-day tour that includes visits to District Six, a local preschool, a local shebeen (pub), and meet a traditional healer. Learn about apartheid and its legacy in South Africa through a guide's enlightening commentary. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group of 15 people fewer. Upgrade your tour with an additional excursion to Robben Island.

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Bo-Kaap is known for its colorful buildings and amazing photo opportunities, and this convenient photoshoot experience saves you the hassle of setting up your camera or asking strangers to take your photos. Instead, set off with a photographer on an adventure around Bo-Kaap’s photogenic areas, without having to do any research or planning—just leave everything to your photographer, then enjoy the photographs afterwards.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

South Africa is world-famous for its wine, but getting to the vineyards can be difficult. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and naming a designated driver when you book this group tour to the Cape Winelands. Enjoy a savory wine and cheese pairing and cellar tour in Stellenbosch, a diverse wine tasting in Franschhoek Valley, and a sweet wine pairing in Paarl.

Experience the thrills of riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) around sand dunes near Cape Town on this guided tour at the Atlantis Dunes. After a safety and instruction briefing, jump on your fully automatic ATVs and follow your guide around the dunes. Upgrade to add the photo package and have the experience memorialized.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.

With this flexible package, you can choose the Robben Island tour options that work for you. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off included if selected, or go to a meeting point for a more cost-effective option. During the tour, enjoy a bus ride around the island, followed by the chance to see Nelson Mandela’s jail cell—an informative way to learn about Cape Town’s history and Nelson Mandela's incarceration.

With this half-day package, getting to Robben Island and back is straightforward. Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation is included, along with admission to the Robben Island Museum. Learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, see his former prison cell, and explore the island’s history—without needing to research logistics—before returning to your accommodation at the end of the trip.