Cape Town · South Africa
Robben Island tickets: 600 ZAR
Main adult ticket: Ferry and guided tour, visitors from outside South Africa. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Robben Island, listed by UNESCO in 1999.
- Ferry and guided tour, visitors from outside South AfricaChild price for under-18s. About 3½ hours including the ferry from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront; ends with Nelson Mandela's cellChild 310 ZAR600 ZAR
- Ferry and guided tour, South AfricansChild 210 ZAR400 ZAR
Main ticket 600 ZAR (about US$36 · £27, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Tours leave every day at 9am, 11am and 1pm, plus 3pm from 1 September to 30 April, weather and demand permitting.
Booking
Book online with Robben Island Museum. Ferries leave from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. A longer guided walking tour (5 km, about 5 hours) is also offered.
Buy from the official seller: Robben Island Museum: tour types and prices
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Robben Island?
The main adult ticket (Ferry and guided tour, visitors from outside South Africa) costs 600 ZAR, about US$36 · £27. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is Robben Island open?
Tours leave every day at 9am, 11am and 1pm, plus 3pm from 1 September to 30 April, weather and demand permitting.
Do you need to book Robben Island tickets in advance?
Book online with Robben Island Museum. Ferries leave from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. A longer guided walking tour (5 km, about 5 hours) is also offered.