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8-Hour Cape Town Tour with Robben Island and Table Mountain

8 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tour Robben Island with commentary from an ex-prisoner
02 See Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island
03 Admire breathtaking views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain
04 Capture the colourful houses of the Bo-Kaap
05 Visit Grand Parade, the site of Nelson Mandela's first speech

Discover some of Cape Town's most iconic sights on this 8-hour excursion, combining history, culture, and panoramic views. Visit Robben Island on a pre-booked tour guided by an ex-prisoner, then continue through the colourful Bo-Kaap, historic Grand Parade, and creative Woodstock. Your experience also includes an escorted visit to Table Mountain with return cable car tickets, along with hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town.

Experience a guided tour by an ex-prisoner.

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 No

Cities Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, Robben Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

08:00 Hotel Pickup in Cape Town

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel.

Day 02

Robben Island Tour from the Nelson Mandela Gateway

Head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway for a 3 to 4-hour tour of Robben Island.
Skip the ticket lines with pre-booked tickets.
Experience a guided tour by an ex-prisoner.

Note: Robben Island Museum may cancel tours; a full refund or rescheduling will be provided in such cases.

Day 03

Lunch at a Nearby Restaurant

After returning from Robben Island, enjoy a sandwich or light lunch at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense).

Duration: 1 hour

Day 04

Escorted Table Mountain Cable Car Visit

Proceed to the cable car station with your guide, who will provide your return ticket.
Enjoy an escorted visit to Table Mountain.

Duration: 2 hours

Cable Car

Guided Tour

Day 05

Bo-Kaap, Grand Parade and Woodstock History Tour

Bo-Kaap: Capture the colourful houses.
Grand Parade: See the site of Nelson Mandela's first speech.
Woodstock: Explore the art and creativity of this vibrant area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Guided Tour

Photo Break

Day 06

Return to Your Cape Town Accommodation

Return to your accommodation in Cape Town.

Where this trip takes you

Robben Island, Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap's colourful houses

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

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entry tickets to the Table Mountain Cable Car
Entry tickets to Robben Island

What's Not Included

Food and drinks (lunch stop is included)
Gratuities

What to bring

ID/Passport

Know before you go

Sending us a copy of your identity document or passport, along with those of your fellow travellers, is helpful for ticket purposes.
Please also bring a copy of your passport on the day of the tour, as the Robben Island tour operator requires this before departure.
Our office will notify you of the pick-up time at your hotel 24 hours before the tour departs for Robben Island.
Your tour guide will escort you to the point where you will take the boat to Robben Island and will wait for you at the same place for the second leg of your tour to Table Mountain.
Please note that the tour could start at Table Mountain and end at Robben Island, or vice versa.

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