
EXPLORE AN ISLAND OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
This World Heritage Site illustrates South Africa’s multi-layered history. A melting pot of natural and cultural heritage. Plan your visit today and experience a living memory of resilience where South Africa’s democracy was pioneered by the resilient Ex-Political Prisoners. The Walking tour experience on offer gives you an opportunity to explore Robben Island’s rich history and biodiversity while walking in the footsteps of South African legends. All tours are guided, starting with a ferry ride from the V&A Waterfront. The Robben Island Museum experience is enjoyable with the calming sea breeze and beautiful scenery of the island’s flora and fauna with the spectacular backdrop of the Mother City!
GENERAL TOUR
The standard tour to Robben Island is 3.5 hours long, including the two half-hour ferry rides. The ferries leave at 09h00, 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00, weather permitting, The ferry ride is half an hour each way. from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
WALKING TOUR
The Robben Island Museum Walking Tour is available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 09h00, weather permitting. The ferry ride is half an hour each way. from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
There is a small curio shop in the Nelson Mandela Gateway building that offers a range of memorabilia and curios relating to the island. If you’re looking for more, the surrounding V&A Waterfront offers a wide range of shopping facilities, with over 450 stores, major retail outlets, food merchants, curio markets, craft workshops and barrows.
Return Trip Tickets
GENERAL RETURN TICKETS
Adults with South African ID: R400
Children with South African ID: R210 (children under the age of 18)
Adults Non South Africans: R600
Children Non South Africans: R310 (children under the age of 18)
WALKING TOUR RETURN TICKETS
Adults with South African ID: R1 000
Children with South African ID: R620 (children under the age of 18)
Adults Non South Africans: R1400
Children Non South Africans: R820 (children under the age of 18)
Skip the queues and book your tickets online via https://robbenisland.plankton.mobi/
Getting to the V&A Waterfront from the airport
Robben Island is accessed by ferries which depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. The ferries leave at 9am, 11am and 1pm (winter); 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm (summer), weather permitting, from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront. The ferry ride is half an hour each way.
Transport to and around the V&A Waterfront
Car parking is situated at convenient locations around the V&A Waterfront which provide direct access to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, with varying tariffs to suit the length of your stay. Catch a MyCiti Bus (Cape Town’s rapid bus service) at Breakwater Station. On weekdays it comes every 10 minutes during peak periods. Metered Sedan Taxis are available from a number of locations in the V&A Waterfront.
Nelson Mandela Gateway +27 (0)21 413 4200 |
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The ferries leave at 09h00, 11h00 and 15h00, weather permitting, Add a return here from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. |
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