Tours/Cape Town/Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour
Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour
4.7(29)Cape Town7–8 hours
VIATOR4.6(24)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
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At a glance
Duration
7–8 hours
Price from
$160 / person
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 29 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 214
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
SadiCapeTours
Description
A must visit when touring Cape Town. From panoramic views and activities to where Mandela was imprisoned. Robben Island tour & Table Mountain guided tour.
This tour includes Robben Island, Table Mountain admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free trip.
Please Note:
When booking, please provide us with the following:
- A passport or ID(for South African citizens) number
- An emergency contact number
This information is purely for SAMSA compliance and will not be shared with anyone other then the Master of the ferry for Robben Island.
Incase the weather does not permit for the tour to take place, you can reschedule for another day. Should you need a pick up/drop off, there will be an extra cost of R250.00.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18+)
$160
Child (ages 0–17)
$87
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
International Tourist Prices
Pickup included
South African Citizens Prices
South African citizens prices: These prices are only for South African citizens.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Table Mountain
Admission included120 min
At the lower cable station, we will join a queue of tourists to go on the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1 067 meters above sea level, and explore the summit.
You’ll find a self-service restaurant, Table Mountain Café, offering a range of food and drinks, snacks, desserts and wines.
Table Mountain is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains and the rest of the Table Mountain National Park, in which the Cableway is situated.
Once on top there are 3 trails you can choose to do with the guide:
DASSIE WALK (15 min)
AGAMA WALK (30 min)
KLIPSPRINGER WALK (45 min)
Robben Island Museum
Admission included240 min
The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. (Please note that our tour guide will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.)
You will disembark at Murray’s Bay Harbour situated on the east coast of the Island and take a short walk to buses that will transport you and a group of people to all the historical sites around the Island. On the way to the buses, you will pass buildings and a high wall built by prisoners during the 1960s.
The prison tour will be conducted by a Robben Island Tour Guide. They are fully conversant and knowledgeable about the Island’s multi-layered 500-year-old history. The tour route includes the graveyard of people who died from leprosy, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers and the Maximum Security Prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. The tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell.
What's included
Included
Bottled Water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to Table Mountain and Robben Island
Driver/Guide
Not included
Food and Drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide us with a pick up address. Departure from your location within 10km (6 miles) of the Cape Town CBD. Please note that additional charges may apply should your accommodation fall outside of this radius.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Cape Town
Starting price $160 is 18% below the typical $195 for tours of similar length in Cape Town
Excurgo comparison of 3,073 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour take?
Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour cost?
Prices start at $160 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $185. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $87, adults from $160.
Can I cancel Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please provide us with a pick up address. Departure from your location within 10km (6 miles) of the Cape Town CBD. Please note that additional charges may apply should your accommodation fall outside of this radius. Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel.
What languages is Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 214 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Cape Town: Guided Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SadiCapeTours.
Reviews(29)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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karla_a
August 29, 2026 · via Viator
Go to Table Mountain!!
This is a truly beautiful place! Allow yourself some time to come to Table mountain. If you enjoy walking this is absolutely stunning. My tour guide Chris was great!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Table Mountain and had such a great experience exploring it. We’re also very pleased to hear that Chris helped make your tour enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future!
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Raymond_L
November 15, 2025 · via Viator
A Moving Reminder
A powerful experience that serves as a reminder of the fragile line humanity treads. The inhumanity is highlighted by the personal recollections of former prisoners.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Robben Island is indeed a powerful reminder of both the fragility and resilience of humanity, and the personal stories of former prisoners are often what touch visitors the most. I’m glad you were able to connect with that part of our history in such a meaningful way.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to reflect on it and hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future.
K
Kacenia_F
January 18, 2025 · via Viator
Table Mountain is...
Table Mountain is breathtaking! Our tour guide Christ was amazing! The Robben Island tour was very educational.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you found Table Mountain breathtaking—it truly is a sight to behold. We also delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the Robben Island experience educational.
Your kind words about Christ's guiding mean a lot, and says it was a pleasure to be part of your journey. We hope to welcome you back to Cape Town for more memorable adventures in the future!
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Hugh_N
January 17, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing… pure history and one of the natural wonders of the world
Amazing… pure history and to be shown around by one of the previous inmates was incredible. Always try and get the 9am boat to robben island. We were lucky and got the only boat of the day. The crossing can be choppy and if it’s too bad all will be cancelled
Table mountain was breathtaking. Our guide Chris was excellent
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at Robben Island was so memorable, especially with the opportunity to be guided by a former inmate—it truly brings history to life in a unique and meaningful way.
We’re also delighted that you enjoyed Table Mountain and found it breathtaking. Your kind words about Christ's guiding mean so much to him, and says it was a pleasure to share these incredible landmarks with you.
Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
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Ronald_O
September 22, 2024 · via Viator
Day in Cape Town
Very happy with my guide
He was extremely helpful
Knew Cape Town very well
Got me on the fast track up to Table Mountain
We a good walk on top seeing all the landmarks
Gave me some good ideas for future events
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Robben Island and Table Mountain with our guide. We are glad our guide could help with fast-tracking your Table Mountain experience and that the walk on top was enjoyable. We hope those future event ideas work out, and We’d love to assist with any of your adventures in the future. Safe travels!
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Wesley_G
May 26, 2024 · via Viator
Great tour
Great day with the tour of Robben Island. Ivan did a great job showing me around and getting me where I needed to be.
Operator response
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
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Polly_T
May 8, 2024 · via Viator
Robben Island experience
Visiting Robben Island and learning of the history was very gratifying. The tour guides were extremely good also. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
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Arthur_F
February 1, 2024 · via Viator
Find a different tour operator
Coordinating with driver, and port operations made for a missed departure and having to buy new tickets for a later time lead to a long day and frustrating experience
Operator response
Good day, Courtney Reid,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is unfortunate you had a frustrating experience. After carefully investigating the situation, and looking at the evidence provided by our driver/guide and the emails sent to you. You were given a pick up time and received your tickets 21 days before your tour. The driver/guide contacted you the day before your tour, to reconfirm a pick up time of 8:00am. On the day of the tour, We see on his call log he was there at 7:45am and tried to contact you, he even sent you a Whatsapp image of how he looks and where he was standing waiting for you. You called him back at 8:07am stating you were late. At 8:29am Our pick up driver tried to contact you 6 times. The Ferry to Robben Island left at 9:00. You met him after 9:00. Could you let us know from our side what We could of done differently?
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John_H
January 9, 2024 · via Viator
Robben and Table
Thought it was a group tour and was happy that it was another personal tour. ‘Said’ our driver and guide Was delightful and pleasant and made Our experience one too remember.
Operator response
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
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johnboy537y
January 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Robben Island and TM
Thought this would be with a group pick up but surprised when we ended up with our own personal driver for the day. Escorted us through to the Robben Island tour which was excellent and then transported us to Table Mountain. Great day and made Very easy by Said our driver.
Operator response
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
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