Tours · 4 ways to cross
Four tours, one island.
Every tour visits the same heritage sites — the prison block, the limestone quarry, Robert Sobukwe's solitary house. What changes is how you cross, who guides you, and how long you stay.
01Standard Heritage Tour
The full 3.5-hour Robben Island experience
The complete Robben Island experience as it was meant to be told. Sail from V&A Waterfront, take the heritage bus tour around the island, and walk the maximum-security prison block with a guide who once lived inside it. Returns to the V&A Waterfront 3.5 hours after departure.
Price
R 600
adult · child R 310 · infant free
Duration
3h 30m
Departures 09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 15:00
What's included
- Return ferry from V&A Waterfront
- Guided bus tour of the island
- Prison tour led by a former political prisoner
- Audio commentary on the ferry
- Mobile e-ticket
02 PremiumUpper Deck Heritage
Open-air upper deck seating with sea views
Same heritage itinerary as the Standard tour, but you cross to the island on the upper open-air deck of the ferry. Better photos, fresher air, and a guaranteed seat with sea views.
Price
R 820
adult · child R 420 · infant free
Duration
3h 30m
Departures 09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 15:00
What's included
- Return ferry from V&A Waterfront
- Guided bus tour of the island
- Prison tour led by a former political prisoner
- Audio commentary on the ferry
- Mobile e-ticket
- Upper-deck reserved seating
03 PremiumSunset Tour
Golden hour on Robben Island (Sep–Apr only)
A seasonal sunset crossing. Departs in the late afternoon so you reach the island as the light turns golden over Table Bay. Includes the same heritage tour plus a sundowner refreshment on the return ferry.
Price
R 950
adult · child R 480 · infant free
Duration
3h 30m
Departures 17:00 · Sep–Apr only
What's included
- Return ferry from V&A Waterfront
- Guided bus tour of the island
- Prison tour led by a former political prisoner
- Audio commentary on the ferry
- Mobile e-ticket
- Sundowner refreshment on the return ferry
- Sunset photo stop on the island
04 PremiumPrivate Guided Tour
Up to 6 guests, your own guide and vehicle
A private guided experience for groups of up to 6. Skip-the-line boarding, your own bus on the island, your own private prison-tour guide, and a flexible 4-hour itinerary that includes Robert Sobukwe's house and other locations not on the standard route. Fixed price per package — additional guests by request.
Price
R 19 200
per group of 6
Duration
4h
Departures 09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 15:00
What's included
- Skip-the-line boarding
- Private bus and driver on the island
- Private prison-tour guide (former political prisoner)
- Robert Sobukwe's house visit
- Flexible 4-hour itinerary
- Up to 6 guests
Need help choosing?
The Standard Heritage Tour is the right choice for most travellers — it covers everything most people come to see. Upgrade to Upper Deck if you want guaranteed open-air seating with sea views, or to Private Guided for a small-group experience with extra island stops and a flexible schedule.