Robben Island Half Day Tour With Pre Booked Ticket from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

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

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Overview

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Entry/Admission to Robben Island
Bottled water
(Live tour guide) based at Robben Island Museum
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up all travellers within a 30km radius of Cape Town at the location of their choice.

Itinerary

Robben Island Museum

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

V&A Waterfront

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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

4.5

based on 33 reviews

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Viator is not needed for Robben Island tour. Tours DO not vary on the Island. Set up for herds of visitors.

Diane_M, Jun 2026

Please be aware Viator provides transportation to the ferry and back, nothing else. Skip Viator and purchase a $36 ticket at the ferry dock. The Robben Island tour is pre set for all visitors. The $36 ferry ticket is includes the roundtrip ferry and Island tour. Everyone departs the ferry and gets on old bus that holds 54 people. There is a narrator on the bus and after touring the property, everyone is dropped off at the prison to view Nelson Mandel's cell which is narrated by an ex-inmate. There is no microphone and difficult to hear the commentary. There is a short walk back to the ferry. Viator charged $87 and I could have walked or Urber to the ferry dock. Purchased a $36 ticket and had the exact same tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience. To clarify, Robben Island operates a standard tour for all visitors. The ferry ticket includes the return ferry journey and the guided tour on the island, which is conducted by Robben Island staff. As a transportation provider, our service includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as assistance with your booking and travel arrangements. We understand that some visitors may choose to purchase ferry tickets directly and make their own way to the departure point. Our service is intended for guests who prefer the convenience of organized transportation and support throughout the booking process. Thank you for your comments, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.

Must do tour

Peter_B, Jun 2026

Great tour all round. Starting with great no fuss pickup from gentleman driver. Good tour of the island with guides that had a real connection to the island . The first guide had a grandfather that was jailed there and the second guide "Dede" actually spent time there as a political prisoner. He had some great stories to tell.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and found the driver friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we appreciate you choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Cape Town soon!

Not even open

Danielle_T, Aug 2025

Very poor. Let you book a ticket even though Robben Island is closed. Only found out the day before.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to book a tour only to later discover it was unavailable. Unfortunately, we rely on Viator to accurately reflect availability, and we’re working closely with them to prevent such issues in the future. Please reach out to Viator’s customer support directly for a full refund, and if there’s anything we can do to assist further, don’t hesitate to contact us. We sincerely hope to welcome you properly next time and provide the experience you originally expected.

Disappointed

Hayley_P, Jul 2024

Trip did not run due to conditions, not sure how to get a refund or whether it is automatic? Not heard from Samual trips

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hello Good day In case of sea weather condition , we don’t operate for the sake of safety of our costumes. Please request the refund from Viator you will get the full refund Thanks Management

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