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A Day Trip to Robben Island and Table Mountain
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City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
About
Explore the top sights in Cape Town, such as Table Mountain and Robben Island by taking a guided tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take advantage of the ease of a hotel pickup. 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. Get picked up early from your lodging to begin your day of sightseeing in Cape Town.
Pre-booked Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour today and save time in line. Our pre-booked Robben Island, Table Mountain day tour covers Robben Island and Table Mountain. Discover the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of the 27...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Robben Island and Table Mountain tickets
Driver, guide & Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)
Clock Tower V & A Waterfront or Cape Town International Convention Center of the Cape Town CBD.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note, due to maintenance, the cable car will not be operational from 28 July to 3 August 2025.
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Please note, due to maintenance Robben Island Tour is not available from 16 June 2025 - 31 August 2025.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the top sights in Cape Town, such as Table Mountain and Robben Island by taking a guided tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take advantage of the ease of a hotel pickup. 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. Get picked up early from your lodging to begin your day of sightseeing in Cape Town.
Pre-booked Robben Island and Table Mountain Tour today and save time in line. Our pre-booked Robben Island, Table Mountain day tour covers Robben Island and Table Mountain. Discover the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of the 27...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Robben Island and Table Mountain tickets
Driver, guide & Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)
Clock Tower V & A Waterfront or Cape Town International Convention Center of the Cape Town CBD.
Return
Itinerary
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Table Mountain National Park
Go view Table Mountain, the city's most famous landmark. In order to reach the summit of the mountain, buy your tickets and board a cable car. Take some time to enjoy the amazing views of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, and the City of Cape Town. After that, walk with your guide to another lookout point where you'll be rewarded with expansive views of the Twelve Apostles Mountains, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. We start the tour by visiting Table Mountain where we will take the Aerial Cable Car to go up to the At the top of the mountain, you will be able to enjoy magnificent views of the city of Cape Town, Signal Hill and Lion's Head. Then, you will be taken to another view point where you will be able to see the incredible views of the Atlantic ocean, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles Mountains while you are amazed by the beauty of nature and the views. Please note, due to maintenance, the cable car will not be operational from 28 July to 3 August 2025.
2 hours
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Robben Island Museum
Get a guided tour of the prison while learning about South Africa's history, the struggle against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters who were imprisoned on Robben Island, including former president Nelson Mandela. Return by ferry to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy some free time to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants (cost not included). End your day with a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium. Explore the wonders of the ocean up close as you visit the penguin exhibit, shark exhibit, ocean exhibit, and much more. Learn about the history of South Africa, the fight against oppression, and the thousands of freedom fighters—among them former president Nelson Mandela—who were detained on Robben Island by taking a guided tour of the prison. Take the ferry back to the V&A Waterfront and use your free time to shop or eat at one of the many restaurants (own expense).
