Robben Island Nelson Mandela's Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cape Town, South Africa

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Overview

Gain a deeper insight into South Africa’s history and apartheid with this full-day tour to Robben Island and Langa Township. See Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island, where he was imprisoned for 18 years. At Langa Township, see the impacts of apartheid in Cape Town’s oldest township and see how the area has developed since, with a visit to the Gugu S’thebe Cultural Centre, the Arts and Crafts Market, and more.

Visit Robben Island and Langa Township in one day
Return tickets to Robben Island provided
Includes African lunch at an African restaurant
Round-trip transfers from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
Return ticket to Robben Island Museum from the V & A Waterfront Mall at the Gateway to Robben Island
Return transfer to Langa for the township experience
African Lunch in an African restaurant
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up all travellers in Cape Town up to Camps Bay –those outside this pickup area must find their way to the Robben Island Gateway at the V & A Waterfront and are advised to be there at least 30min before the ferry departs. Departure times are subject to boarding times on the tickets.

Meeting point

The Silo Hotel
Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
We pick up travelers at the "Drop & Go" area at the Silo Hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Robben Island Museum

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Town

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guga S’Thebe Arts and Culture Centre

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Dress comfortably/ wear comfortable walking shoes
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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Langa and Robben Island Tour

Glenis_K, Sep 2026

We had a great day with Elder our driver who was very punctual at dropping us off and picking us back off from the Robben Island Ferry. He was very pleasant at all times and we were lucky we were the only two on this special trip. Our guide Tammy took us round many places in Langa Township and made it very personal to us by taking us to his family homes to see how they lived. This was very appreciated and we were made to feel very special and welcome by them all.

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