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The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
- 4.46.2k reviews
- Closed now
Departure point and museum at the V&A Waterfront for the ferry and guided tour of Robben Island, Mandela's prison site.
Quick answers
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island in short
When is The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island open?
Every day, 7:30 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island?
About 4.5 hours.
Where is The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island?
V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001.
Is The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 8 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday7:30 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
- 2 Saray Turkish Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Cape Town Fish Market V&A Waterfront · 1 min
- 4 Den Anker · 2 min
- 5 The Waterside · 2 min
Good to know
- Book ahead
- Allow about 4.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 6.2k reviews
Known for
- Robben Island ferry
- Guided prison tour
- Apartheid history exhibits
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable tour guides, moving apartheid history, ferry and bus tour
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowSaray Turkish RestaurantTurkish · 1 min walk
Good nowCape Town Fish Market V&A WaterfrontSeafood · 1 min walk
Good nowDen AnkerBelgian · 2 min walk
Good nowThe WatersideFine dining · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.