Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour with Pre Booked Tickets
Description
Start your day with a visit to Table Mountain. Take a 5-minute rotating cable car ride to the top, enjoy panoramic views, explore three scenic trails, and relax at the mountain-top café. Afterwards, head to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for your pre-booked ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, you’ll walk past historic prison-built structures before boarding a bus for a guided tour by official Robben Island guides. This tour offers a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide and includes transportation from your accommodation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Cape Town - Full-day tour with round-trip hotel transport - Guided ferry trip to Robben Island with an ex-prisoner - Discover Cape Town’s landmarks, including the Bo-Kaap - Ride the Table Mountain cable car for breathtaking views
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Itinerary
Your Table Mountain adventure begins at the Lower Cableway Station, where you’ll join a short queue for the rotating cable car. In just 5 minutes, the cableway ascends to the top, offering incredible 360° views during the ride. At the summit, you’ll have time to explore the flat-topped mountain, with its breathtaking views of Cape Town, Robben Island, the Twelve Apostles, and even Cape Point on a clear day. There are three well-marked walking trails at the top, catering to different fitness levels and interests: • Dassie Walk – A gentle stroll with excellent viewpoints. • Agnas Path – A slightly longer route with amazing city views. • Klantzkloof Trail – For the more adventurous, leading toward the back of the mountain. You can also relax at the mountain-top café, which serves fresh food, coffee, wine, and light snacks—perfect for enjoying a meal with a view.
Begin your journey to one of South Africa’s most iconic heritage sites at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll board a ferry to Robben Island. The boat ride offers beautiful views of Table Bay and Cape Town. After disembarking at Murray’s Bay Harbour, you’ll take a short walk past historic buildings and a high wall built by prisoners in the 1960s. You’ll then board a bus for a guided tour around the island, led by knowledgeable Robben Island guides. This deeply moving tour includes key sites such as the leprosy graveyard, lime and bluestone quarries, Robert Sobukwe’s house, military bunkers, and the infamous Maximum-Security Prison. The experience ends with a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, where he spent 18 years. Note: Your guide will accompany you to the departure point, but the tour on the island is conducted by official Robben Island Museum staff.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If travelers can't find their Hotel, Guest house, BNB guest house or place of residence or not listed. You can fill Hotel, Guest house, BNB guest house or place of residence in pickup address tab. All hotels and place of residence in City Centre, Sea Point and Camps Bay can provide return transport. Please can you kindly wait in the hotel lobby for our tour guide to pick you up for your tour. Please have a copy of your passport or ID on your phone. Please note that this pertains to return transfers to and from the hotel.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- This tour/activity is not wheelchair accessible
- This experience includes several stairs to climb, particularly at Table Mountain (during the cableway boarding process and on the mountain itself)
- During high season (November –April and holidays), waiting times for the cable car can be up to 3 hours
- A Fast Track / Skip-the-Queue ticket is highly recommended to save time and enjoy a smoother experience.
Reviews(25)
This was a great experience! I have been wanting to go up table mountain forever and it was lovely! The Robben Island tour was also fascinating and very important historically.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you finally got to experience Table Mountain and that it lived up to your expectations. We’re also pleased that you found the visit to Robben Island fascinating and historically important. The combination of these two iconic attractions truly makes for an unforgettable Cape Town experience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Did the full day with Robben Island first. The guide’s personal stories about the prison and the quarry really stayed with me. Then heading up Table Mountain later felt like a beautiful balance. The summit was stunning …clear skies, strong wind, and views that stretch for miles. It’s not an easy day emotionally, but the mix of reflection and natural beauty made it very special.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that the powerful stories shared at Robben Island and the breathtaking views from Table Mountain made for such a special day. The combination of reflection, history, and natural beauty creates a truly unforgettable experience, and we’re glad it left a lasting impression on you.
The morning on Robben Island was intense but so worth it. The ex-prisoner guide had us laughing at some unexpected moments while showing us the cells and talking about daily life there. By afternoon we were on Table Mountain and I couldn’t stop smiling the fresh air, dramatic rocks and those endless views were just what we needed after the morning. Going from tiny prison cells to standing on top of the mountain in one day is wild! 😂 Highly recommend this combo.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Robben Island and Table Mountain was such a memorable experience. The powerful stories shared by the former prisoner guides, combined with the breathtaking beauty of Table Mountain, create a unique contrast that many guests never forget. We’re glad you enjoyed both the meaningful history and the incredible views. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your experience with us.
We started with Robben Island in the morning and I’m still thinking about it. The ex-prisoner guide was amazing he showed us Mandela’s cell and the lime quarry, sharing stories that were tough but told with so much warmth and the occasional joke that made the group smile. After that emotional morning, Table Mountain in the afternoon felt like pure joy. The cable car ride with the rotating floor was fun, and the views from the flat top were breathtaking. The contrast between the two places in one day was something I’ll never forget.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Robben Island and Table Mountain was such a memorable experience. The powerful stories shared by the former prisoner guide, combined with the breathtaking views from Table Mountain, create a truly unique day that many guests never forget. We’re glad you enjoyed both the meaningful history and the beauty of Cape Town. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
The Robben Island part hit me harder than I thought it would. Hearing the ex-prisoner talk about life in the cells and the quarry was powerful and moving. Then we headed to Table Mountain and it felt like a complete reset the rotating cable car, the fresh mountain air, and those endless views from the flat top were just what we needed. Such a beautifully contrasting day. One I’ll remember for a long time.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the powerful history of Robben Island and the breathtaking views from Table Mountain made for such a memorable day. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and are glad this experience will stay with you for years to come.
We did the Robben Island and Table Mountain combo and it was honestly one of the most memorable days of our trip. The morning on Robben Island was powerful our ex-prisoner guide showed us Mandela’s cell and the lime quarry, sharing stories with such honesty and the occasional witty comment that made the heavy history easier to take in. In the afternoon we went up Table Mountain and the views from the flat top were absolutely breathtaking you could see the whole city, ocean, and mountains stretching out forever. The contrast between the two experiences in one day was wild but perfect.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Robben Island and Table Mountain was such a memorable experience. The powerful history of Robben Island combined with the breathtaking views from Table Mountain makes for a truly unforgettable day. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
What a full-on day! Robben Island in the morning was intense and eye-opening , the guide’s personal stories about the quarry and cells really stayed with me. By the time we got to Table Mountain in the afternoon I was emotionally tired and very hungry 😂 But once we reached the top, the fresh air and panoramic views made everything worth it. Going from tiny prison cells to standing on one of the world’s most famous mountains in the same day is pretty special.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your combined visit to Robben Island and Table Mountain was such a special experience. The powerful history of Robben Island and the breathtaking views from Table Mountain create a unique contrast that many guests never forget. We’re glad the day left such a lasting impression on you — even if it came with a healthy appetite by the end.
The Robben Island tour was deeply moving, especially seeing the maximum security prison and hearing real stories from the ex-prisoner about daily life there. After that emotional morning, Table Mountain felt like a beautiful gift. The cable car ride was smooth and the summit was stunning dramatic rocks, bright fynbos flowers, and endless views. The shift from one to the other in a single day was something I’ll never forget.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the powerful history of Robben Island and the breathtaking beauty of Table Mountain made for such an unforgettable day. We truly appreciate your kind feedback.
Morning pickup from the Radisson RED and straight into an intense but amazing Robben Island tour. The ex-prisoner guide had us laughing one minute and completely silent the next while walking through the prison blocks. Then in the afternoon we headed to Table Mountain. Standing on that massive flat summit with the wind blowing and views in every direction after the morning’s reality check felt surreal. My brain kept saying “how is this the same day?” 😂 Definitely recommend this combo.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Robben Island and Table Mountain was such a memorable experience. The powerful stories from the former prisoner guide and the breathtaking views from Table Mountain make for a truly unforgettable combination. Thank you for your recommendation.
An excellent way to spend a spare day in Cape Town. We had beautiful weather and the views from Table Mountain were spectacular. And the visit to Robben Island should be done by everyone.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a beautiful day in Cape Town and were able to experience both Table Mountain and Robben Island. The spectacular views from Table Mountain and the powerful history of Robben Island truly make for an unforgettable combination. We’re especially pleased that you found the experience worthwhile and would recommend it to others. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing HYM Cape Tours.
