Robben Island FerryTicket & Former Political Prisoner Guided Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Visit one of South Africa's most significant historic sites with your Robben Island Museum admission arranged in advance. Travel by ferry from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, explore the island by official guided bus and visit the former maximum-security prison, including Nelson Mandela's former cell. Along the way, learn about Africa’s history, the island's role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence there. - Explore the highlights of Robben Island with a guide - Save time waiting in ticket lines: Robben Island Entry is included - Ensures a more personalised experience - Tour offers the opportunity to see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Guided Robben Island tour by former political prisoner

Educational insights

Entrance fees

Round trip ferry transfer

All Fees and Taxes

Prison tour

Exclusion

Lunch

Gratuities and services or items of personal nature.

Hotel pick-up and drop off not included

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Robben Island ferries are weather and operationally dependent. Your final boarding ticket will be sent after the required passenger information has been received and the scheduled service is operating. Bring valid identification and arrive 30 -45 minutes before departure. Full names of all participants • Date and time of the selected ferry departure • Nationality (often required for manifest purposes) • Contact number or email (for emergency communication) • Confirmation of payment through the booking platform (GetYourGuide, Viator, direct website, etc.)

TOURS CANCELLATION: Should tours be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or technical issues, , we offer guests who wish to reschedule to do so for free of charge. Alternatively , we are committed to providing a full refund for affected bookings. Refund are made through our booking partners you have booked with and not at the Robben Island Museum tickets sales offices.

PASSENGER MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS (Why we ask names of participants) To issue the final boarding ticket, the following must be completed: • Each participant must be added to the passenger manifest • Names must match the ID/passport, as the ferry is a regulated maritime transport service • Children must be listed individually This is a legal requirement for maritime safety.

COMMUNICATION WITH GUESTS Once the tour is confirmed: • Tickets are sent via WhatsApp or email • Guests are reminded to bring: • A valid ID/passport for adults • The digital ticket (QR code) • To arrive at least 30–45 minutes before departure