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Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
Currently; RIM has tours that runs as follows; 09h00, 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00. The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times).
Here you will find general information about visiting Robben Island and the Nelson Mandela Gateway.
Tours. South Africans R400 per adult R210 per child (U/18) Non South Africans R600 per adult R310 per child (U/18) Tour Times 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00
ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM. PO Box 51806, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002. infow@robben-island.org.za. +27 (0)21 413 4200.
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. It was established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
Tours. South Africans R400 per adult R210 per child (U/18) Non South Africans R600 per adult R310 per child (U/18) Tour Times 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00
Virtual Tours - Robben Island Museum. T : +27 (0) 21 413 4200. BOOK A TOUR.
Robben Island is a vital part of the Khoi-Khoi people’s lives and heritage. They were the first South Africans recorded to have set foot on the Island – through banishment and imprisonment for resisting colonisation.
Prison Life. A propaganda photograph of prisoners at work in the courtyard. Common law prisoners (on the left) perform hard labour while poiltical prisoners (on the right) do “softer” work such as sewing.
