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8-Hour Cape Town and Robben Island Tour with City Centre Walk

8 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stroll around the V&A Waterfront from the Two Oceans Aquarium to the Nelson Mandela Gateway
  • 02 Take the ferry to Robben Island for an in-depth look at the apartheid struggle
  • 03 Explore Cape Town's historic centre, including Parliament, the Slave Lodge, and the Castle of Good Hope
  • 04 Walk through Greenmarket Square and St. George's Mall with views of majestic Table Mountain

See the best of Cape Town on a tour that combines the V&A Waterfront, a ferry trip to Robben Island, and a walk through the historic city centre. Gain deeper insight into South Africa's apartheid struggle on Robben Island, then return to explore landmarks such as Parliament, the President's office, the Slave Lodge, and the Castle of Good Hope. Stroll through the quaint and vibrant streets of the Mother City, including Greenmarket Square and St. George's Mall, with beautiful views of majestic Table Mountain rounding off the experience.

Take a ferry ride to Robben Island, which lasts approximately 3.5 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, Robben Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and Cape Town City Highlights

  • Meet your tour guide and walk around the waterfront from the Two Oceans Aquarium to the Big Wheel, continuing all the way to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to embark on the Robben Island tour.

  • Take a ferry ride to Robben Island, which lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Once there, enjoy a short walk to the buses that will transport you to the historical sites around the island. On the way to the buses, you will pass buildings and a high wall built by prisoners during the 1960s.

  • Afterward, return to the city centre to explore the best of Cape Town and experience the rich history and heritage the city has to offer.

  • Discover the quaint and vibrant streets of the Mother City. Starting from Darling Street to the Castle of Good Hope, you will learn about how the city came about.

  • The tour continues to Buitenkant and Roeland Street, where you will see some of the original buildings, including the old granary, Parliament, and the President's office, which is not open to the public. Then continue to Church Square, the Slave Lodge, and enjoy a much-needed stroll in the Company's Gardens.

  • Proceed to the Planetarium, then walk past the shortest mountain pass, Grey's Pass. Take a walk down Long Street through to Greenmarket Square and St. George's Mall, and enjoy beautiful views of the majestic Table Mountain to complete the tour.

  • You will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation.

V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Table Mountain

Where this trip takes you

V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Table Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Wi-fi in the vehicle

  • Entrances to major attractions and museums

  • Cape Town tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Any items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Sunscreen
  • Light jacket

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • EST 08:00 at your hotel/accommodation or preferred pick-up point.
  • EST 18:00 at your hotel/accommodation or preferred drop-off point.
  • Infant car seat is available if required.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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