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Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour with Pre Booked Tickets

By HYM CAPE TOURS
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$242 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain. Take a 5-minute rotating cable car ride to the top, enjoy panoramic views, explore three scenic trails, and relax at the mountain-top café.

Afterwards, head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for your pre-booked ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, you’ll walk past historic prison-built structures before boarding a bus for a guided tour by official Robben Island guides.

This tour offers a personalised experience with a knowledgeable guide and includes transport from your accommodation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Cape Town

  • Full-day tour with return hotel transport
  • Guided ferry trip to Robben Island with an ex-prisoner
  • Discover Cape Town’s landmarks, including the Bo-Kaap
  • Ride the Table Mountain cable car for breathtaking views

Activity location

  • Robben Island Museum
    • 7400, Cape Town Central, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Check availability

South African Citizens Only

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Not fast-track access.: Rates reserved for South African Citizens with valid identification.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$241.67 x 1 AdultNZ$241.67
Total
Price is NZ$241.67

Standard Tickets

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Robben Island & Table Mountain: Pre-booked Robben Island ferry ticket and Table Mountain standard cable car ticket included. not fast-track access.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$310.72 x 1 AdultNZ$310.72
Total
Price is NZ$310.72

Fast-Track skip-the-queue

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Priority entry : Fast-track-ticket with priority entry, allowing you to skip the regular queue and enjoy quicker access.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$431.55 x 1 AdultNZ$431.55
Total
Price is NZ$431.55

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to Robben Island
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to Table Mountain
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Table Mountain Cable Way Tour
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travellers
    • This tour/activity is not wheelchair accessible
    • This experience includes several stairs to climb, particularly at Table Mountain (during the cableway boarding process and on the mountain itself)
    • During high season (November –April and holidays), waiting times for the cable car can be up to 3 hours
    • A Fast Track / Skip-the-Queue ticket is highly recommended to save time and enjoy a smoother experience.

Activity itinerary

Table Mountain

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your Table Mountain adventure begins at the Lower Cableway Station, where you’ll join a short queue for the rotating cable car. In just 5 minutes, the cableway ascends to the top, offering incredible 360° views during the ride. At the summit, you’ll have time to explore the flat-topped mountain, with its breathtaking views of Cape Town, Robben Island, the Twelve Apostles, and even Cape Point on a clear day. There are three well-marked walking trails at the top, catering to different fitness levels and interests: • Dassie Walk – A gentle stroll with excellent viewpoints. • Agnas Path – A slightly longer route with amazing city views. • Klantzkloof Trail – For the more adventurous, leading towards the back of the mountain. You can also relax at the mountain-top café, which serves fresh food, coffee, wine, and light snacks—perfect for enjoying a meal with a view.

Robben Island Museum

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your journey to one of South Africa’s most iconic heritage sites at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll board a ferry to Robben Island. The boat ride offers beautiful views of Table Bay and Cape Town. After disembarking at Murray’s Bay Harbour, you’ll take a short walk past historic buildings and a high wall built by prisoners in the 1960s. You’ll then board a bus for a guided tour around the island, led by knowledgeable Robben Island guides. This deeply moving tour includes key sites such as the leprosy graveyard, lime and bluestone quarries, Robert Sobukwe’s house, military bunkers, and the infamous Maximum-Security Prison. The experience ends with a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, where he spent 18 years. Note: Your guide will accompany you to the departure point, but the tour on the island is conducted by official Robben Island Museum staff.

Location

Activity location

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    Robben Island Museum
    • 7400, Cape Town Central, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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