Embark on a shared boat journey to the Robben Island Museum and discover the island where former South African President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Visit his former prison cell and gain powerful insights into the island's and South Africa’s complex history through the stories of a former political prisoner. Walk in Mandela’s footsteps along the iconic Long Walk to Freedom pathway for a deeply moving historical experience.
Please arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, located in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront, at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Be sure to bring either your original passport or a digital copy on your phone. After boarding the shared ferry, you'll enjoy a scenic 30-minute journey across open waters to the Robben Island Museum. Upon arrival at the island's jetty, you'll disembark and join a guided tour aboard a shared bus. The tour will be led by a former political prisoner, who will provide live commentary on the island's rich and poignant history, pointing out the residences of former inmates and other significant landmarks. The experience culminates with a visit to the prison cell where former President Nelson Mandela was held, along with the chance to walk in his footsteps on the iconic Long Walk to Freedom. At the end of the tour, you'll return to the jetty for your journey back.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Robben Island Museum Pre booked Ticket Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $82 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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Once arrival at Nelson Mandela Gateway Robben Island, then go straight to quenue where you depart for the ferry as they will scan your ticket. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 2 verified reviews; it is run by Wish2C Tours & Shuttles.
Not a lot to see although interesting to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. The groups (bus load size) are too large to see or hear the guide properly. Buying tickets online through a tour operator costs more than double than paying directly at the ticket office.
Thank you Wish2c for accommodating us on the morning tour to Robben Island. Communication with the office was very easy. We were also very lucky to get the bus on the island with an actual former inmate. Most of the bus hosts/hostesses are just young people. We really learned a lot from our bus guide as well as the guide who took us through the actual prison area (he was one of the youngest inmates on the island at the time, locked up at 14 years old!). A visit to Cape Town wouldn’t be complete without seeing this infamous part of South Africa’s history and redemption. Pre-booking with Wish2c saved us time and made it easy.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Robben Island and that our team made the booking and communication process smooth for you. It’s truly special to learn directly from those who experienced the island’s history firsthand, and we’re glad that added depth to your tour. We appreciate you choosing Wish2c to be part of your Cape Town experience and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon
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