Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour with Pre Booked Tickets
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Cape Town, South Africa
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Table Mountain Cable Way Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees to Table Mountain
- Entrance fees to Robben Island
- Food and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Table Mountain
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Robben Island Museum
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- This tour/activity is not wheelchair accessible
- This experience includes several stairs to climb, particularly at Table Mountain (during the cableway boarding process and on the mountain itself)
- During high season (November –April and holidays), waiting times for the cable car can be up to 3 hours
- A Fast Track / Skip-the-Queue ticket is highly recommended to save time and enjoy a smoother experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 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
4.8
based on 27 reviews
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Our guide Ivan was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him.
Only negative of the day was the amount of time going around the island on the bus left too little time to fully enjoy the actual prison. We were rushed through the tour and did not have enough time there.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your feedback and kind words about Ivan. We’re delighted he provided excellent service, and we appreciate your comments regarding the time allocation between the island bus tour and prison visit. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration.
Tour Review
Very disappointing — this was not a tour, it was an overpriced taxi service.
We booked this experience expecting a guided tour of Robben Island and Table Mountain, and paid extra for the “fast track” service. Unfortunately, the experience fell well short of expectations.
Our pickup was 30 minutes late, with no communication or notification. I had to repeatedly call for an update. As a result, we were among the last people to board the ferry to Robben Island. If this is what the “fast track” service means, I’m not sure what we actually paid extra for.
There was also no guide waiting for us at the ferry terminal. The driver simply pointed us in the direction of the ferry and we had to find our own way. The Robben Island experience itself was fantastic, and the guides on the island were excellent — but that was nothing to do with the tour company.
After returning, we eventually met a tour representative who introduced us to our Table Mountain guide. He was a nice chap, but said very little during the drive. Once at Table Mountain, he accompanied us onto the cable car and then told us we could spend as much time as we wanted and that he would meet us again at the cable car.
So… where was the tour? 🤷♂️
We had a great time exploring Table Mountain, but we did it entirely ourselves.
Overall, I would not recommend this tour. We paid extra for a “fast track” guided experience, but what we received was essentially transport between two attractions with very little guiding or support.
The attractions themselves were fantastic, but the tour service was extremely disappointing and certainly not worth the money we paid. 😞
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delayed pickup and lack of communication. The delay was caused by an event taking place near your hotel, which resulted in unusually heavy traffic. Nevertheless, we are glad that you managed to board the ferry on time and that you enjoyed both Robben Island and Table Mountain. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve our communication and overall guest experience.
This was a great experience! I have been wanting to go up table mountain forever and it was lovely! The Robben Island tour was also fascinating and very important historically.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you finally got to experience Table Mountain and that it lived up to your expectations.
We’re also pleased that you found the visit to Robben Island fascinating and historically important. The combination of these two iconic attractions truly makes for an unforgettable Cape Town experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
An excellent way to spend a spare day in Cape Town. We had beautiful weather and the views from Table Mountain were spectacular. And the visit to Robben Island should be done by everyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a beautiful day in Cape Town and were able to experience both Table Mountain and Robben Island.
The spectacular views from Table Mountain and the powerful history of Robben Island truly make for an unforgettable combination. We’re especially pleased that you found the experience worthwhile and would recommend it to others.
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing HYM Cape Tours.
The guide Faisal took us from our hotel to the ferry port to go to Robben Island. Robben Island Tour was great! And then we got back and met Faisal who took us to the cable cart to go to the table Mountain. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great but we got to tour and have a nice walk with the children. Faisal was very patient with us too
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed both your visit to Robben Island and your time at Table Mountain with your family.
Although the weather was not perfect on the mountain, we’re glad you were still able to enjoy the experience and make special memories with your children. We’re especially pleased to hear that Faisal’s patience and assistance helped make the day smooth and enjoyable for you.
Thank you again for your kind feedback and for choosing HYM Cape Tours during your visit to Cape Town.
Very interesting . Excellent guides. Comfortable sea crossing. If in Cape Town this is a trip you must book.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour interesting and enjoyed the excellent guides and comfortable sea crossing to Robben Island.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad this experience became a must-do during your visit to Cape Town.
What a day, very full with boat trip to and tour of Robben island prison where Mandela spent so many years . The island bus tour guide and the former inmate who spoke so eloquently and with amazing humility gave us great insights into the backdrop of Apartheid and the resulting deaths and imprisonments in awful conditions . Very sobering . The trip up to table mountain is amazing with such tremendous views and spend time at the top inc the cafe/restaurant . The cable car itself revolves to tide everyone great views. Our tour company Cape Coast Explore were amazing from hotel pickup , Escorting us to and from the ferry and to table mountain inc the cable car to the top and back to hotel . To be looked after in that way is so comforting and they resolved a hiccup with our cable car tickets . My advice is to check what appears in your Viator online booking meets with what you booked as our itinerary appeared switched around but actually went as booked . Essential to let Viator have you phone number esp if you are on WhatsApp , it helps to be get in touch before and throughout the tour . What a wonderful day
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a full and meaningful day, from the Robben Island experience to the breathtaking visit to Table Mountain. The insights shared by the former inmates and guides truly make the history of apartheid deeply moving and unforgettable.
We’re especially pleased to hear your kind words about our partner Cape Coast Explore. Providing seamless hotel pickup, guidance throughout the day, and support when small hiccups arise is exactly what we strive for, so it’s wonderful to know this made you feel comfortable and well cared for.
Thank you as well for your helpful advice to future travelers regarding booking details and sharing contact information—it really does help ensure smooth communication. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad your day in Cape Town was such a memorable one.
Excellent trip. Very efficiently organised and supported throughout by your friendly staff. 3 Bucket List item Robbin Island, Penguin and Table Mountain ticked in one day
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that our team made your experience smooth and memorable. It’s fantastic that you got to tick off Robben Island, the Penguins, and Table Mountain—all in one day!
We truly appreciate you choosing HYM Cape Tours and hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable experiences in the future.
Warm regards,
HYM Cape Tours
Excellent service - the whole day! From pickup to drop off we were on time and provided all the information we needed - plus more. Highly recommend booking this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience from start to finish. It’s always our goal to ensure everything runs smoothly and that our guests enjoy an informative and memorable day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
What a treat!!
Ivan did a fantastic job and was punctual, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor.
Everything went smoothly from pick-up to drop-off. The views from Table Mountain were breathtaking. The cable ride takes about 5 minutes to reach the plateau and once there they have walking trails that range from 15 minutes to 1+ hour to explore.
The Robben Island portion of the tour involves a ferry to/from the island. There's a bus you will board on arrival that goes around a portion of the island and a guide from the museum will explain a lot of the complex history. Once concluded, you are dropped off at the prison where a former inmate will tell you their story, show you around and answer any questions you might have.
This was a the perfect start to my visit to South Africa and I highly recommend it, thank you!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Whitnee,
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a smooth and memorable experience with us. Ivan will be delighted to know that his punctuality, knowledge, and sense of humor added to the enjoyment of your day.
We’re glad you loved the breathtaking views from Table Mountain and found the Robben Island experience so meaningful. It’s always a privilege for us to help our guests connect with both the beauty and history of Cape Town.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to South Africa!
Warm regards,
HYM Cape Tours
Anyone who visits capetown should do the Robben Island tour. The guides are former political prisoners of Robben Island. Great tour
.and table mountain is spectacular scenery.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Kathryn,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Robben Island tour — it truly is a powerful and meaningful experience, especially being guided by former political prisoners who share their personal stories. We’re also glad you had the chance to experience the beauty of Table Mountain; the views are indeed spectacular. We appreciate you recommending these iconic experiences to other visitors, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future
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