
Table Mountain & Robben Island Private Tour from Cape Town
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!
Highlights
Skip the line to buy tickets for Table Mountain & Robben Island
Table Mountain
City Tour of Cape Town
Robben Island
Description
This full-day Cape town exploration private tour is designed to spend time on top of Table Mountain, Robben Island as well as the cultural and historical sites. Discover the mother city's top tourists attraction with a private tour guide.
Itinerary
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Take in Robben Islandexpand_more
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Cape Town at 8:00 am by a qualified tour guide/driver and transferred to the ferry departure point for the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clocktower Precinct in the V & A Waterfront. Your tour guide/driver will not be accompanying you on the boat or at the island as there will be a sighted guide on the island who will give you a guided tour.
At 9:00 am, board the ferry boat to set sail to Robben Island. The entire tour takes up to 3.5 hours, including ferry journey times. Upon reaching the island, disembark at Murrayâs Bay Harbour and take a brief walk to the bus that will transfer you around the island. A former political prisoner will take you to see Nelson Mandela's cell.
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Sightsee Cape Town City expand_more
After the tour, return to the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront at approximately 12:30, where you will meet your tour guide/driver. After an optional lunch, it is time for the second half of the tour to the Cape Town City. Begin in the heart of the city in Adderley street where you will view historical monuments like Bartholomew Dias, Jan van Riebeeck and Zacharias Waganaer Reservoir.
Thereafter, see some heritage museums like the Slave Lodge and Cape Castle. Also, view the City Hall and the Company Gardens and proceed past the House of Parliament. Stop at the Bokaap where you will see the famous Colourful houses in the Cape Quarter and stop to take some photos and greet the locals if they are in sight.
An optional stop at Afrogem will be offered to witness the production of fine African jewellery with a focus on rich gold, platinum, diamonds and tanzanite, where guests will be able to walk the working factory floor and purchase the jewellery directly.
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Reach the top of Table Mountainexpand_more
Proceed to the top of Signal Hill to admire the view of the City Bowl area including the Cape Town Stadium.
Thereafter, take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain to explore this unique piece of nature.
Upon your return from the Mountain, you will be dropped off at your accommodation between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm.
What's Included
Bottled water
Blue Badge guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Robben island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
Table mountain cableway ticket (round trip)
What's Excluded
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Know before you go
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case, a confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Not wheelchair accessible
Table Mountain and Robben Island activities cannot be cancelled after booking as these tickets are non-refundable unless any of the following occurs:
- If Table Mountain cableway is closed due to unfavourable weather conditions on the day, the guest will have 7 days in which to utilize the Table Mountain tickets. Should the guest not be available during this period for this activity, a refund for Table Mountain tickets will be given.
- If 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.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Additional information:
You can pay directly online.
Instant confirmation
Infant seats are available on request.
Comfortable walking shoes are advisable.
Adults must accompany children.
Price of this tour is charged per Person.
Meeting Point
Pick up options can be selected at check out
Activity Level
Easy