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Private Tour Table Mountain , Robben Island and V&A Waterfront
Product code 5551122P4
From
From USD 180
Dates
Available from Jan 16, 2025
Start times
7:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-80
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Private Tour Table Mountain , Robben Island and V&A Waterfront
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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From USD 180
Private Tour Table Mountain , Robben Island and V&A Waterfront





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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Visiting Robben Island and Table Mountain on the same tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Robben Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds deep historical significance as the prison where Nelson Mandela and others were kept. A visit here offers a moving insight into South Africa’s struggle for freedom. One of the New7Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain symbolizes the beauty and resilience of Cape Town. From its summit, you can reflect on the country's past while enjoying panoramic views of the city, Robben Island, and beyond. Contrasting Experiences in One Day The tour shifts from the solemn and thought-provoking history of South Africa ,This contrast makes the tour emotionally powerful and visually stunning, giving visitors a well-rounded experience of the country s heritage and landscapes. this tour combines education, inspiration, and adventure, allowing visitors to leave with a deeper understanding of Cape Town’s past and present
Overview
Visiting Robben Island and Table Mountain on the same tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Robben Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds deep historical significance as the prison where Nelson Mandela and others were kept. A visit here offers a moving insight into South Africa’s struggle for freedom. One of the New7Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain symbolizes the beauty and resilience of Cape Town. From its summit, you can reflect on the country's past while enjoying panoramic views of the city, Robben Island, and beyond. Contrasting Experiences in One Day The tour shifts from the solemn and thought-provoking history of South Africa ,This contrast makes the tour emotionally powerful and visually stunning, giving visitors a well-rounded experience of the country s heritage and landscapes. this tour combines education, inspiration, and adventure, allowing visitors to leave with a deeper understanding of Cape Town’s past and present
What's Included
Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water provided on board
Entrance to Robben Island Museum (Please note: Time slots are 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm)
Qualified guide and driver in English and French
Shared Ferry ride to and from Robben Island
Tickets of the aerial cable to the top table mountain (morning and afternoon ) fast track by request
Not included
Meals and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Your full-day tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cape Town City Central. This seamless start sets the tone for an enriching exploration of the city’s most significant attractions, allowing you to sit back and relax as you prepare for a day of discovery.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town’s most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods, sitting on the slopes of Signal Hill just above the city center. It’s famous for its bright, pastel-painted houses, cobblestone streets, and deep Cape Malay heritage. Walking through Bo-Kaap feels like stepping into a living postcard. The streets are lined with pink, turquoise, yellow, and green homes, many dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. These houses were originally built for formerly enslaved people, and today the area remains an important center of Cape Malay culture and Islamic tradition. You’ll often hear the call to prayer from local mosques, including the historic Auwal Mosque, the oldest mosque in South Africa
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Table Mountain is an iconic flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town, South Africa, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Rising about 1,085 meters above sea level, it forms part of Table Mountain National Park and is famous for its dramatic cliffs, rich biodiversity, and sweeping views of the city, ocean, and Robben Island. The mountain’s plateau stretches roughly three kilometers across and is often covered by a blanket of cloud known as the “tablecloth.” It hosts unique fynbos vegetation and hundreds of plant species found nowhere else on Earth. Popular with hikers and tourists, it features multiple trails and a rotating cableway to the summit. Beyond its natural beauty, Table Mountain holds cultural and historical significance for local communities and remains a symbol of Cape Town’s identity and a major attraction for visitors worldwide.
Stop 4
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
Robben Island is about 7 kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, it has a long and painful history as a place of isolation, exile, and imprisonment. For centuries, it was used by colonial powers to banish political leaders, criminals, and people considered undesirable. The island is most famous for its role during apartheid, when it became a maximum-security prison for political prisoners who opposed the racist government. Nelson Mandela, who later became South Africa’s first democratic president, was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 of his 27 years in captivity. Along with others, he used the time to study, teach fellow prisoners, and strengthen the struggle for freedom. After apartheid ended in 1994, Robben Island was turned into a museum and memorial. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful symbol of resilience, justice, and Visitors will also enjoy the island's natural beauty, including its thriving African penguin breeding colony and diverse wildlife.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most visited destinations, blending history, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment in a lively harbor setting. Situated between the working port and Table Mountain, it offers scenic views, historic architecture, and a vibrant atmosphere. Originally developed in the 1860s and later revitalized, the area preserves its maritime heritage while housing modern attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz MOCAA museum of contemporary African art, markets, luxury hotels, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors can enjoy boat cruises, street performances, and ferry trips to Robben Island. The mix of local crafts, global brands, and diverse cuisine makes it popular with both tourists and residents. Safe, walkable, and family-friendly, the V&A Waterfront serves as a gateway to Cape Town’s culture and coastline, combining leisure, history, and commerce in one dynamic space.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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