Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour
Robben Island, Cape Town
Get skip-the-line entry to the Robben Island Ferry, then join a former inmate to explore the prison where South Africa's most influential freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned for 27 years.
Robben Island Guided Tour from Cape Town for International Visitors
This tour offers international travellers a guided visit to Robben Island, including a ferry crossing and a tour led by an ex-political prisoner.
Highlights
- Follow the iconic footsteps of Nelson Mandela and learn about the long walk to freedom
- Skip the ferry ticket queue with pre-booked tickets
- Explore Nelson Mandela's prison cell where he was held for 27 years
- Hear first-hand stories about Robben Island from an ex-prisoner guide
- Discover the complex history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Description
Pre-book your ferry and guided tour to avoid waiting in ticket lines. The tour starts at the Nelson Mandela Gateway in Cape Town, where you board a shared ferry for a 30-minute trip to Robben Island Museum.
On arrival, meet your guide who is a former political prisoner and take a bus tour of the island, hearing personal accounts of life at the prison. The tour includes a visit to Nelson Mandela's prison cell, offering insight into his fight for freedom during more than 25 years of incarceration.
After the tour, return by ferry to Cape Town. Note this is a group tour: you join other travellers on the ferry and guided bus tours. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.
This offer is exclusively for international visitors. South African citizens are advised to purchase tickets directly from Robben Island.
Includes
- Return ferry tickets to Robben Island
- Entry to Robben Island Museum
- Guided tour by an ex-prisoner
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- The provider may cancel bookings due to bad weather, offering a full refund
- Only open to international travellers, not South African residents
- Ensure your contact details are accurate with country code and mobile number for ticket delivery via WhatsApp, iMessage, or email
- This is not a private tour; you will join others on the ferry and tours
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days and 1 hour before the start time for a full refund.
Book early and dress for variable weather conditions. Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at least 30 minutes before departure to allow for boarding.
