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One of the ferry's to Robben Island
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Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Town City Private Day Tour

By Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd
8.4 out of 10
Price is AU$293 per adult
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Features
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Join us on one of the most popular heritage tours in South Africa and experience more about South African history by taking a boat trip to Robben Island museum and see the prison cell where former president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated as a political prisoner. Then, take a tour of Cape Town city including Table Mountain Cableway and see Cape Town from a different dimension. Take a photo in the Bo Kaap and meet and greet the local Cape Malay community. This is truly one of the most amazing tours you will ever embark on.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Including Robben Island ticket
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Robben island ticket included
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$292.77 x 2 AdultsAU$585.54
Total
Price is AU$585.54
Including All Entrance Fees
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Including Robben Island and Table Mountain tickets
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$336.47 x 2 AdultsAU$672.94
Total
Price is AU$672.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water onboard the vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • What's includedWhat's includedRobben island boat trip & museum ticket (return)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTable Mountain cable car entrance ticket @ R380.00 per adult; R190.00 per child

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Table Mountain and Robben Island activities cannot be cancelled after booking as these tickets are non-refundable unless any of the following occurs:
  • In the event that Table Mountain cableway is closed due to unfavorable weather conditions on the day, the guest will have 7 days in which to utilise the Table Mountain tickets. Should the guest not be available during this period for this activity, Table Mountain will issue you a refund for your ticket back onto your credit card.
  • In the event that Robben Island museum cancels the boat trip you will receive a refund for the boat trip entrance fees. Rescheduling of bookings can be done and would require 48 hours in advance - is subject to an administration fee. Rescheduling is also subject to availability.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel for verification at Robben Island
  • Full Names, dates of birth and Nationality is required for each participant.

Activity itinerary

Cape Town Central (Pass by)
We will pick you up at your accommodation in Cape Town at 8:00 am by a qualified tour guide/driver and transfer you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway – at the Clocktower Precinct in the V & A Waterfront for your boat departure.
Robben Island Museum
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Please note that your tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the boat or at the island as there will be a resident sight guide on the island who will give you a guided tour. The ferry boat will set sail to Robben Island. The entire tour duration will be up to 3.5 hours including ferry journey times. When you reach the island, you will disembark at Murray’s Bay Harbour and take a brief walk to the bus that will transport you around the island. A former political prisoner will give you a guided tour. This includes a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell. After the tour, you will return to the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront at approximately 12:30. Your tour guide/driver will be waiting to welcome you back at the port and offer you an option to enjoy lunch at the many eateries/restaurants in the V&A Waterfront.
Bo-kaap
  • 2h
The tour guide will return to collect you from the restaurant and escort you to the awaiting vehicle. Then we depart from the Waterfront for your second half of the tour route - the Cape Town City tour. We begin in the heart of the city in Adderley street where you will view historical monuments like Bartholomew Dias, Jan van Riebeeck and Zackarias Waganaer Reservoir. Thereafter see some heritage museums like the Slave Lodge and Cape Castle. View the City Hall and the Company Gardens and proceed past the House of Parliament. Stop at the Bo Kaap where to see the Colourful houses in the Cape Quarter and stop to take some photos and greet the locals if they are in sight. Guests will have the option to stop at Afrogem to witness the production of fine African jewellery with a focus on rich gold, platinum, diamonds and tanzanite. Guests will be able to walk the working factory floor and purchase the jewellery.
Table Mountain
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Thereafter, we take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain to explore this unique piece of nature. Note: Table Mountain cable car entry tickets are excluded from this tour. We recommend that travellers pre-purchase their Table Mountain tickets ahead of time online to avoid possible ticketing queue delays.
Cape Town Central (Pass by)
Upon our return from Table Mountain, you will be dropped off at their accommodation after the tour between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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