Robben Island & Table Mountain Private Tour

FromZAR 3,350

8 hours

Cape Point, South Africa

About this activity

Experience Cape Town's iconic landmarks on a private tour, including Robben Island, Table Mountain, and the Bo-Kaap neighborhood.

Highlights

Explore Robben Island's rich history
Visit Nelson Mandela's prison cell
Ride the Table Mountain cable car
Panoramic views of Cape Town
Discover the Bo-Kaap neighborhood

Full description

Discover Cape Town's rich history and stunning landscapes on this private full-day tour. Begin with a ferry ride to Robben Island, where you'll explore the former prison that once held Nelson Mandela. Afterward, ascend Table Mountain via cable car for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Conclude your day with a visit to the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood, known for its colorful houses and rich cultural heritage. This personalized experience offers a deep dive into Cape Town's most iconic sites, all tailored to your interests and pace.

Included / Excluded

Round-trip transportation from Cape Town
Guided tour of Robben Island
Cable car ride up Table Mountain

Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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.

Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: YES

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 jewelry with a focus on rich gold, platinum, diamonds and tanzanite. Guests will be able to walk the working factory floor and purchase the jewelry.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

This is a private tour; please provide the names of all participants when booking.
The order of visited sites may vary based on availability and weather conditions.
Please inform the operator of any special requests or mobility concerns in advance.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and historic sites.
Ensure you have a valid ID for Robben Island entry.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Accessibility

Easy Public Transport
Infant Seats Available

Good to know

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 utilize 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.

Traveler reviews

4.4

67 reviews

Robben Island and Table Mountain

The trip to Robben Island and Table Mountain were great. We really enjoyed our experience, especially with our guide Thomas.

marylou21494May 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing!!!

Gift was amazing! He was such an informative tour guide and made us feel so comfortable. He really went above and beyond. He helped us navigate beyond our excursion and was so helpful. Highly recommend

jaden403Jan 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful

We had a great time during all of our tour, everything went as planned. Clement was very polite, he was on time to pick us up at the hotel, had great explanations about the sightseeing and history, and the private car was really comfortable. We recommend the company and the tours for all travelers.

PaulaF1753Sep 24, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommended

Exceptional! We were picked up early by our guide Jeff, with a very comfortable car and water for the trip. He offered us to do the route in such a way that the weather was as good as possible for each activity.We climbed Table Mountain when it was clear and we could enjoy the views without clouds, a great success his recommendation! Otherwise, great explanation of the history and main points of the city. We have some lovely photos in couple too, thanks Jeff! We definitely recommend this tour!

F8991MRevacSep 3, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great experience in South Africa

Many many thanks to Nathan, our tour guide, a very professional and kind person. He was always attentive to our preferences

660fabriciooFeb 14, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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 utilize 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.

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