Robben Island Day Trips

Enjoy pre-booked tickets, a guided experience, and stress-free logistics for a full-day outing.

• Day out to: From your hotel to Robben Island and Table Mountain on a full-day outing with convenient round-trip transfers.
• You'll get: Small-group guided tour, entry tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water included.
• Robben Island: Follow your guide through key areas of the prison, hearing stories and spending time at important sites.
• Table Mountain: Enjoy a cable car ride, spend time taking in wide views from the summit, walk designated areas, and enjoy the setting with your group.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Robben Island & Table Mountain

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Small-group guided tour with an expert guide

• Complimentary bottled water

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks not specified in inclusions

• Gratuities

What to bring

• Identification: Bring a copy of your ID or passport on the day of the tour, as it may be required for entry.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: The experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Strollers: Strollers are allowed on this experience.
• Infant seats: Infant seats are available for this experience.

Additional information

• Confirmation: Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Transport: The experience is near public transportation, so the departure point is easy to reach.
• Participation: Most travelers can participate in this tour.
• Weather: The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.
• Minimum travelers: The experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If not met, you can choose another date, another experience, or receive a full refund.

Skip lines and visit Robben Island with a moving ferry, bus, and prison tour led by a former inmate.

• Half day out to: Robben Island from the V&A Waterfront, with a shared ferry crossing, guided island bus tour, and museum visit.
• You'll get: A shared ferry ride, a guided bus tour with live commentary, and a prison museum tour led by a former prisoner, all while skipping the ticket lines.
• Robben Island: Ride the shared ferry, then follow your guide on the island bus tour and walk through the former prison and museum exhibits.
• Upgrades: Choose a ticket that includes hotel pickup to reach the ferry departure point with ease.

Inclusions #

• Shared Robben Island boat trip

• Guided tour with a former prisoner

• Robben Island museum tour admission ticket

• Skip the ticket line access

• Guided bus tour with live commentary

• Hotel pickup (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Meals

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• ID proof: Bring your passport or a copy for verification by Robben Island authorities.
• Warm clothing: Bring a warm jacket, as sea conditions can be cold during the ferry ride.

Accessibility

• Mobility access: This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Pets: Pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Pregnancy: Pregnant travellers are not allowed to participate.
• Infants on laps: Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are not available.

Additional information

• Eligibility: This offer is for international travellers only; South African citizens should book directly with Robben Island.
• Arrival time: Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront at least 30 minutes before departure.
• Participant details: Provide full names and dates of birth for all participants when booking.
• Amendments: Tickets cannot be amended or refunded once booked.
• Cancellation policy: Bookings are non-refundable unless the boat trip is cancelled by Robben Island due to weather.
• Ticket delivery: Tickets will be sent via WhatsApp, iMessage, or email, so ensure your contact details are correct.
• Tour duration: The total experience, including the ferry ride and guided tour, lasts approximately 4 hours.

Small group day tour with pre-booked tickets, lush gardens, coastal views, and wine tastings.

• Day out to: Robben Island, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and Constantia wine estates on a full-day small group tour by shared luxury minibus.
• You'll get: Dedicated tour guide, shared luxury minibus transport, bottled water, all entry fees, and wine tastings at two Constantia estates.
• Robben Island: Visit Robben Island with your pre-booked ticket, follow your guide around the main areas, and spend time exploring the island.
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: Stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden at your own pace, walk along its paths, and take photos among the greenery.
• Groot Constantia: Enjoy a wine tasting at Groot Constantia, try several different wines, and relax with time to look around the estate.
• Klein Constantia: Head to Klein Constantia for another wine tasting, compare the flavors you like best, and enjoy some time at the estate.

Inclusions #

• Small-group guided tour with pre-booked tickets to all attractions

• Entry to Robben Island & Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

• Wine tastings at Groot, Klein Constantia

• Shared luxury minibus transport

• Expert tour guide

• All entry, fuel, parking, and park fees included

• Complimentary bottled water

Exclusions #

• Tips or gratuities

• Food and drinks

• Additional purchases at wineries

What to bring

• Clothing: Bring a jersey or jacket, as weather conditions can change throughout the day.
• Sun protection: Apply sun lotion or cream and carry it with you for outdoor stops.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the experience includes walking at various sites.

Additional information

• Drinking age: The minimum drinking age in South Africa is 18 years old, and you may be asked to show ID at the wineries.
• Lunch: Lunch is not included in the tour, but you can purchase food at designated stops along the route.
• Infant seats: Infant seats are available for guests traveling with young children.
• Hotel transfers: Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.
• Robben Island ferry: If the Robben Island ferry is canceled due to weather, alternative options or refunds will be provided.

Scenic journey linking the island museum, the penguin colony, the dramatic cape and sweeping sea views.

• Day out to: Hotel pickup, private full-day tour to Robben Island Museum, Boulders penguins colony, Chapman's Peak Drive and Cape of Good Hope by luxury vehicle.
• You'll get: A professional guide for your group and bottled water available throughout the tour.
• Robben Island Museum: Tour the former prison island, walk through museum exhibits and reflect on stories of resilience and freedom.
• Boulders Beach Penguins Colony: See African penguins up close at the sheltered bay, watch them waddle on the sand and swim in the waves.
• Chapman's Peak Drive: Journey along Chapman's Peak Drive, stopping at scenic viewpoints to admire rugged cliffs and sweeping ocean panoramas.
• Cape of Good Hope: Visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve, stroll along oceanfront paths and capture photos of rugged cliffs and open sea.

Inclusions #

• Private full-day tour with an expert guide

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury vehicle

• Entry to Chapman's Peak Drive, Robben Island Museum, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Cape of Good Hope

• Bottled water

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities

• Funicular fee to go to the lighthouse at Cape Point

• Any other item not listed under inclusions

What to bring

• Passport: Bring a valid passport, as passport details are required at booking and on the day of travel.
• Voucher: Present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
• Clothing: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket or jersey for variable weather.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• On Robben Island: Do not bring your own food and drinks; only a kiosk for snacks and soft drinks is available.
• At Cape Point: The funicular fee to the lighthouse is not included and must be paid separately if used.
• Other items: Any items not listed under inclusions are not permitted.

Additional information

• Booking confirmation: Confirmation is received at booking, or within 48 hours if booked within 3 days of travel.
• Infant seats: Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
• Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Robben Island policy: Robben Island activities cannot be cancelled unless the museum cancels the boat trip.
• Refunds: If the museum cancels the boat trip, a refund is provided for the boat trip entrance fees.
• Weather: This experience requires good weather; if cancelled for weather, you may choose a new date or a full refund.
• Food on Robben Island: There is no restaurant on Robben Island, only a kiosk for snacks and soft drinks.