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Place · V&A Waterfront

Robben Island tourRobben Island

The ferry and guided tour of the island where Nelson Mandela was held: allow half a day, book ahead, and keep a spare day in case the sea is too rough for the ferry.

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Time on site

210–240 min

p95 300 min

Price

timed advance official

Hours

unknown

Best time

unknown

28″ bags

Yes

V&A Waterfront: ok

Rules in force · 6After dark, use ride-hailing or a hotel car between areas
  • South Africa ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Department of Home Affairs or a South African mission before booking; exemptions depend on nationality.
  • South Africa ↗Travelling with children: check the current document rules for minors (birth certificates, parental consent) with Home Affairs and your airline before you fly.
  • South Africa ↗Driving is on the left. If your licence is not in English or has no photo, get an International Driving Permit before you travel; rental companies also check it.
  • South Africa ↗National park gates open and close at fixed times; you must be inside your camp before the gate closes, and speed limits in parks are enforced.
  • Cape Town ↗After dark, use ride-hailing or a hotel car between areas; do not walk between the City Bowl, Bo-Kaap and the Waterfront.
  • Cape Town ↗The Table Mountain cableway stops in strong wind: keep a spare morning and check the operator's status page before you go.
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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

150min

Worthwhile

210min

Typical

240min

p95

300min

Departure times are set by the operator; not printed until verified.

Getting in

Stop
Nelson Mandela Gateway, Waterfront
Exit
—
Ticket
timed advance official · official site
Stairs
note: none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Sails are full in school holidays; book ahead.
Sensory load
4/5
Exposure
medium

Bailouts

  1. rain

    Ticket hall (field-verify)

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Clock Tower area (WC, cafés) (field-verify)

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

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