Robben Island Half-Day Tour with Ticket, Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off

Begin your exploration of Robben Island with a convenient hotel pickup from Cape Town, taking you to the Silo District and the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here, you will be greeted by a former political prisoner, providing a personal and poignant introduction to the island’s history. The four-hour excursion includes a guided tour of Robben Island Museum, where you will travel around the island by bus, learning about its role as a former prison during South Africa’s apartheid era. The highlight of the tour is visiting Nelson Mandela’s jail cell, offering a powerful insight into his 18 years of imprisonment and the struggle for freedom that shaped South Africa’s history.

This tour provides a structured and informative way to experience one of South Africa’s most significant historical sites. While the driver or tour guide will not accompany you on the museum portion of the tour, knowledgeable guides on the island ensure an educational and meaningful visit. The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance to Robben Island, and the guided tour, making it a seamless and enriching experience. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the harsh realities of political imprisonment, the resilience of freedom fighters, and the legacy of Nelson Mandela, making this a must-do excursion for anyone interested in South Africa’s history and heritage.