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Robben Island Pre-Booked Ferry Ticket & Guided Prison Tour

3.1190 reviews
Cape Town
by Viator
Duration5 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Visit Robben Island with a pre-booked ferry ticket from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. This official shared museum experience includes the return ferry crossing, island bus tour, and guided prison visit, including the historic prison where Nelson Mandela was held. Ideal for travellers who want a simple, ticket-only way to experience Robben Island. Hotel transfers are not included.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    3.1(190 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹9,109

    Includes: Official shared island bus tour and Guided prison tour · Robben Island Prison Museum admission ticket · Return Robben Island ferry ticket from the Nelson Mandela Gateway · +2 more

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Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport included
Pickup and drop-off arranged by the host
Location
Cape Town

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for pregnant travelers Suitable for all physical fitness levels This product is for international travellers. South African citizens and residents who qualify for local rates should book directly with Robben Island Museum if they wish to access local pricing. Robben Island ferry operations are weather dependent. If the ferry is cancelled by Robben Island Museum due to weather, sea conditions, operational reasons or safety concerns, guests will be assisted according to the cancellation or rescheduling policy available for the booking. The Robben Island experience is operated as a shared museum tour. Group size, ferry allocation, bus allocation, guide allocation, timing on the island, and access to specific areas are controlled by Robben Island Museum. Guests cannot enter every individual prison cell. Access is managed by Robben Island Museum for conservation, safety and crowd-control reasons. Please provide the correct mobile number, country code and email address when booking so that your ticket details can be sent to you. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.