Robben Island, Table Mountain & Bo-Kaap: Full-Day Cape Town Tour (All Tickets Included)

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Light to moderate fitness; you should be comfortable standing, walking short distances on uneven surfaces and climbing steps.

Overview

This full-day Cape Town outing pairs the sober history of Robben Island with the technicolor streets of Bo-Kaap and the wind-swept summit of Table Mountain. All ferry and cable-car tickets included — ideal for travelers who want a single-day, well-paced introduction to the city’s landscape and history.

Robben Island, Table Mountain & Bo-Kaap: Full-Day Cape Town Tour (All Tickets Included)

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

You step off the air-conditioned van at the V&A Waterfront and the city rearranges itself around you — gulls puncture the salt-sweet air, Table Mountain broods to the east, and the ferry rocks as if eager to be off. This full-day loop moves with purpose: a ferry ride to Robben Island, a neighborhood walk through Bo-Kaap, and a rotating cable car that lifts you onto Table Mountain’s flat shoulder. It’s an itinerary built for contrasts — the hard, tiled history of a prison island, the bright, cobbled cheer of Cape Malay streets, and the wind-polished silence at 1,086 meters.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Expect variable weather

Table Mountain and the ferry operate in changing conditions; bring a windproof layer and check the operator’s weather updates before departure.

Comfortable, grippy shoes

Cobblestones in Bo-Kaap and uneven paths on Table Mountain require supportive footwear with good traction.

Hydrate and pace yourself

The day spans about eight hours with standing and walking; carry a refillable bottle to top up from provided bottled water.

Bring a small daypack

Carry essentials — ID, camera, sunscreen and a light jacket — since storage on ferries and cable cars is limited.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Rock hyrax (dassie) on Table Mountain
Cape cormorant and African gulls around the waterfront

History

Robben Island was used as a political prison for much of the 19th and 20th centuries; Nelson Mandela was incarcerated there for 18 of his 27 years in prison.

Conservation

Table Mountain’s fynbos is a globally significant floral kingdom; visitors are asked to stay on paths and carry out litter to protect fragile plant communities.