Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off in a private transportation
Professional English-speaking driver
Shared Ferry ticket to Robben Island Museum (8: 15am,10:15'am,12:15'pm and 2:15'pm)
Bottle of water onboard

Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will meet you at the arrivals hall, where your driver will be ready and waiting. If you prefer, we can also collect you from your hotel or any location within a 15-kilometre radius of Cape Town City Centre. This flexible pickup service ensures a convenient start to your journey, allowing you to relax while we take care of your transportation needs. Whether you’re just arriving in the city or need to be picked up from another location, our friendly driver will be on hand to assist you, making your experience seamless and enjoyable. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re in good hands as you embark on your adventure in Cape Town.

Itinerary

Cape Town Central

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Robben Island Museum

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Town Central

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 16 reviews

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The Robben Island tour is...

Heather_P, Nov 2025

The Robben Island tour is a MUST if you visit Cape Town. It is given by old inmates and brings to life the atrocities of apartheid. The tour gets a 5 star. The pre organised tour and driver was a rip off when we got there way too early. The entry fee was 600 ZAR ($55 AUD) per adult not from South Africa. For 2 they charged us $226 AUD. Be organised and book it yourself and get a uber or taxi there thru your hotel (less than $20 AUD) if you are unsure about walking to the waterfront to catch ferry. Tour does sell out so you need to be organised but don't do it thru a tour. Complete rip off. We didn't even get him to drive us back to our hotel as we went out for dinner after. Total waste. BUT the TOUR was AMAZING

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your Robben Island tour with us. However, we apologize if our pre-booked tour and driver service did not meet your expectations, particularly with regards to the timing and cost but at the same time we strive to offer reasonable prices. Regarding the drop-off, we apologize if there was a misunderstanding. As mentioned in our tour details, our guides/Drivers do their best to ensure that guests are returned to their hotels after the tour. Unfortunately, if guests choose to spend more time exploring the waterfront it's their responsibility to arrange their own transportation back to their hotel. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements. Best regards

Moving Experience

F_D, Oct 2025

Richard was a great tour guide / driver! Moving experience especially with the guides on the island.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our tour and guides. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again soon!"

The trip was very nice...

Indranil_D, Oct 2025

The trip was very nice but we were overcharged by the trip provider. It should have been provided at half of the price. The tickets were much cheaper if purchased from boarding station. Initially, they did not provide any ticket for my child but allowed her to board ( don’t know how). But she was charged full amount, same as adult, by the trip provider. The pick up and drop service was not any special. We request the driver to wait an hour after returning to V&A Waterfront but he declined.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your review. We apologize for any pricing inconvenience, but we strive to offer reasonable prices. We've checked our records, and it seems you booked for three adults. We sent a digital ticket for the third via WhatsApp just confirming that we had all of your 3 tickets , as Robben Island requires tickets for all guests. We apologize for any confusion. Regarding transportation, our policy is to drop guests at their hotel or designated point. If guests choose to stay longer exploring Waterfront, they're responsible for their own transportation. Thanks for your feedback. We'll use it to improve. Best regards