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What are people saying about Robben Island
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.
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.
Maureen_T, June 2026
Poorly run tour, bring cash to tip the guides
The ferry was an hour late in leaving for the island and then the tour guide sent us back to the ferry an hour earlier than everyone else. We just sat on the ferry thinking that it was leaving any minute but all of the other tour groups were still sightseeing.
We had less than 1.5 hours on the tour. To make it worse, the first stop on the tour was a gift shop and snack bar.
The first guide on the bus came out and asked us for donations.
Beverley_E, May 2026
A spiritual journey for me
It was like a pilgrimage for me
I am in my 70’s so it was a spiritual journey for
Me
Our tour guide was amazing
The tour guide on the bus was knowledgeable entertaining
I was on bus 4
Sheila_G, May 2026
A must visit in Cape...
A must visit in Cape Town. It is impressive how much history we learned in a few hours. Don't miss it.
Tom_S, Apr 2026
Great experience
Definitely worth including on any trip to Cape Town, it's a sobering experience and valuable knowledge to better understand South Africa and it's history.
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
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
Julie_F, May 2026
Robben Island tour
Really enjoyed this trip, it has been on my bucket list for years and it didn’t disappoint. The ferry ride was beautiful , around 35 mins giving an amazing view of table mountain and the city. The guided bus tour was informative, interesting and relaxed. We had a former prisoner take us around the prison including Nelson Mandela’s cell, which made it all the more moving, he explained prison life and what led up to it. A very thought provoking day, one I’ll never forget.
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.
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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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