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Tours/Cape Town/Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour

Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour

5.0(3)Cape Town8 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
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Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour
Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Price from
$185 / person
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Excitement Travel and Tours

Description

This extraordinary excursion to Robben Island, where some of the activists and politicians were incarcerated, such as Mr. Mandela, who served 18 years in a prison cell. * Majestic Table Mountain with the incredible view on top of the mountain, which was voted one of the 7 new wonders of nature on the travel awards site. * We have combined the three most visited attractions in one day. Robben Island, where some of the activists and politicians were incarcerated, such as Mr. Mandela, who served 18 years in a prison cell. * Majestic Table Mountain with the incredible view on top of the mountain, which was voted one of the 7 new wonders of nature on the travel awards site * Bo-kaap Malay Quarter and small city tour to leave you with plenty of photographs and unforgettable lifelong memories as you journey around to see the vantage point booking with us.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM and 8:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 30
Adult (ages 18+)
$185
Youth (ages 12–17)
$182
Child (ages 2–11)
$179
Infant (ages 0–1)
Free

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.

Tour Options

Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour

Pickup included

Itinerary

V&A Waterfront
30 min

Travelers will be picked up by a private professional tour guide from the hotel at 8:00 and taken to the Nelson Mandela Gateway (Clocktower), situated at the V & A Waterfront, for a ferry ride that will leave at 9 a.m. to the island. NB: Travelers will be given a pre-booked ticket, and all you have to do is have your passport handy.

Robben Island Museum
Admission included240 min

Travelers will embark on a 9 a.m. ferry for a ferry ride and sail for 30 to 45 minutes to the Robben Island Museum. Upon arrival at Robben Island, we will disembark and take a short walk to the bus. There are two tours at Robben Island: a bus tour and a prison tour. 1) Bus Tour: where travelers will meet a step-on resident tour guide who will be conducting the bus tour, travelers will be driven around the island to the limestone quarry where prisoners used to till the land, Sbukwe House, etc. 2) Prison Tour: where travelers will do a guided tour with one of the former political prisoners who was kept in Section B, and travelers will have the opportunity to visit some of the prison cells, including the prison cells of Mr. Nelson Mandela. At the end of the tour, travelers will take a long walk to freedom to embark on a ferry to head back to the waterfront at Nelson Mandela Gateway. Your initial tour guide will be waiting for you at Nelson Mandela Gateway. It's about 4 hours.

Cape Town Diamond Museum
30 min

Travelers will be taken on a short and optional diamond factory tour for 30 minutes to see how the South African diamond is processed. The diamond experts will explain to you about Cullinan and Tanzanite, and you will have a deep explanation of the 4 C's. Travelers will have the opportunity to purchase something that suits them best, such as a chain, an engagement ring, etc.

V&A Waterfront
Admission not included60 min

Optional lunch time or shopping time at your own account at V&A Waterfront

Cape Town Central
Pass by

Travellers will have a short city tour were by our Tour guide will drive you around the downtown and point out some historical statues and buildings such as Barthelemy Dias the first European Portuguese navigator who sail around the Cape, the statue of Jan Van riebeck the commander of the Dutch east indian company and his wife, Golden acre were you will found the reservoir used by Zachary Wagner to build the Castle of Good Hope, drive past the Castle of Good Hope the Oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa which is open to the public but manage by the South african defense force , a quick stop at the Cape Town City Hall were Mr Nelson Mandela did his first speech when he was released from the prison for photographs, thereafter drive past District 6, Slave market, Iziko Museum Slave Lodge, the house of the Parliament, Company Gardens heading either Table Mountain National Park or Bo-kaap Malay Quarter to see the colourful houses.( guide discretion) the orientation 40 minutes.

Table Mountain National Park
60 min

Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape Our accredited guide will accompany you from the lower cable car to the upper cable car and to majestic Table Mountain Park, also known as one of the seven new wonders of nature, where you will be given an overview or explained how to explore the National Park, and then you will be given the meeting point and time. NB: Table Mountain cable car tickets are not included in this particular tour; for that reason, we recommend clients purchase their own Table Mountain tickets online prior to the tour at www.tablemountain.net (morning ticket) to avoid traffic.

Bo-kaap
25 min

Our accredited guide will stop at Bo-Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter). You will have a great opportunity to take photos of the beautiful, colorful houses and hear the great history of the Cape Malay, during which the houses were built and leased to slaves. These people were brought from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the rest of Africa to work as slaves.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets for the ferry ride to the island and return trip
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Not included
Table Mountain cable car tickets R430.00 per Adult
Lunch
Table Mountain cable car tickets R220.00 for a child under 12 years old

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up travelers at their hotels.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Cape Town

  • Starting price $185 is close to the typical $194 for tours of similar length in Cape Town

Excurgo comparison of 3,054 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour take?

Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour cost?

Prices start at $185 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

How much does Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour cost for children?

Children aged 2–11 pay from $179, adults from $185. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up travelers at their hotels. Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel.

What languages is Robben Island and Table Mountain Full Day Private Tour offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, FR.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(3)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$185/ person
5.0(3)
Duration8 hours
LanguagesPT, EN, FR
ConfirmationInstant
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