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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Excellent tour, started with coach ride around parts of the island - brilliant guide with lots of interesting facts relating to the history and politics of the time. Then foot tour inside the prison guided by an ex political prisoner and got the view from their perspective of what it was like to be kept there. All very well run and fascinating.
Great activity and our guide on the island bus it was amazing. told us so many stories and some very emotional. All the people who work on the island for the Robbel Island prison are related to previous inmates from the prison. They get to have a job and provide food to their families because people are visiting Robben Island. When you enter on the island and see the prison and hear the stories you will have shivers on your spine. I strongly recommend this trip for the experience of seeing Nelson Mandela cell, for the stories from the prison, for the story of the island , for the island tour which is as well great but also for helping all these wonderful people who work there to maintain their jobs.
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Proceed directly to the boat departures line at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted
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- The activity provider reserves the right to cancel bookings and offer a full refund in the event of bad weather.
- Kindly note that this offer is for International travellers. (Non South Africans)
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