About This Tour
Enjoy a seamless Robben Island visit with our Skip-the-Ticket-Line access, which allows you to bypass long queues and secure fast entry with our smooth, ticket-only option. Make your own way to the Nelson Mandela Gateway as hotel transfers are excluded. After a shared ferry ride, explore the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, see his original cell, and hear powerful firsthand stories from a former political prisoner. Walk the famous Long Walk to Freedom pathway and gain a deeper understanding of South Africa’s history. This is a shared experience and standard ferry boarding queues still apply. This product is for international travellers only; South African citizens should book directly with Robben Island. Book now for a time-saving, meaningful, and unforgettable experience.
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Replica of Nelson Mandela Cell - Madiba outside Robben Island
Robben Island - The March Walk to Freedom
Behind Bars at Robben Island
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Meeting Point
Please go to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island near the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront 30 minutes before the time on your ticket.
Special Instructions
Please provide us with a WhatsApp cellphone number or email address so that we can send you your official admission ticket for the Robben Island tour. Travelers are requested to arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, 30-minutes before the boat departure time shown on their ticket. Please bring along your passport (copies accepted) for verification by Robben Island authorities on the day of the tour. Please provide us with the full names and dates of birth of each participant when booking this tour. Without these details, we cannot allocate your official admission ticket. All bookings are non-refundable as Robben Island does not accept cancellations for refunds. In the event that Robben Island cancels the boat trip due to unfavourable weather conditions, you can either reschedule for the next available date or you may contact us through Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences for a full refund. Please bring along a warm jacket in case of cold weather conditions at sea.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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