South Africa · TICKETS
The 15 best tickets & entry passes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend four hours traveling from Cape Town to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and walk through the prison with a former inmate. Guides such as Monde, Terrence, and Sipho have led especially moving prison visits, while the ferry offers views of Table Bay and the coast.
“The guldens stories on Robben Island was very moving and heartbreaking”
Fly from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, along Camps Bay and Hout Bay, across the Cape Peninsula, and over Muizenberg. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, and your ticket includes a catamaran harbor cruise valid for seven days.
“We highly recommend booking this boat trip experience while in Cape Town! Paul is an absolute legend! We really wanted to spot a whale in the ocean, but it’s not a whale season now. Nevertheless, Paul took us on a longer journey so we can try to find a whale. He even messaged us on the next day to tell us to go down to the beach to see the whale. THANK YOU so much for everything, we had a blast!”
Start with District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu in an air-conditioned minivan. Local guides such as Sam, Mpumzi, Luyolo, and Shake explain township life, apartheid, homemade beer, and community traditions before you take the ferry to Robben Island.
“This was such an informative day out. We started in the township areas and both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and South Africa. We could have stayed speaking to them both for hours. There were moments I'll admit when I was a little nervous walking through the township but everyone we met along the way were very friendly. The trip to Robben Island was sobering but again steeped in so much history. Having an ex-prisoner as our guide inside the prison made it very real. A highly recommended tour.”
Ride four gentle revolutions in a fully enclosed, air-conditioned Cape Wheel cabin at the V&A Waterfront. From about 40 metres up, you can see Table Mountain, Robben Island, the city, harbor, Atlantic coast, and distant Hottentots range. Two cabins are wheelchair-friendly.
“Loved skipping the line and getting straight on. This was a lovely ride. We enjoyed around 6 rotations so got a really good look around. Definitely recommend.”
Take the ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the maximum-security prison. A former political prisoner leads the prison visit, sharing firsthand stories before you return by ferry after about three and a half hours.
“We had a an amazing time. The history from the guides was surely worth it. Highly recommend!”
Take the rotating cable car from the Lower Cableway Station to Table Mountain’s summit, then explore viewing decks, fynbos trails, and sunset views at your own pace. This self-guided ticket is valid for seven days, but queues, weather closures, and third-party pricing deserve careful planning.
“A bit surprised by the wait, even though we had bought our tickets beforehand.”
Take a shared 30-minute ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and visit Nelson Mandela’s cell. A former political prisoner provides live commentary inside the prison. Allow about four hours, and arrive 30 minutes early with your passport.
“Despite a booking number and a confirmation number the tour operator had no record of my booking and would not honor the copy of my booking summary from Viator. My attempts to contact Viator were unsuccessful so I had to rebook and pay again for jthe tour.”
Spend about four hours with a private local guide exploring Cape Town’s Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, District Six, and central streets. You’ll receive a local snack or drink, practical food tips, and a flexible route shaped around your interests. Guides have included Sebastian, Parinita, Theo, Patrick, and Dev.
“Wow - What a delight to see so much of what this city has to offer. Our tour guide, Sebastian, was knowledgeable, fun and prioritized our safety as he showed us a mix of historical and cultural locations. The walk was delightful insight into thRead more”
Travel from your Cape Town hotel to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, then cross by shared ferry to Robben Island. A former political prisoner leads the island tour, which includes a bus circuit, the prison, Mandela’s cell, and the Long Walk to Freedom. Return transfers are included.
“This was a fantastic tour and met all our goals for seeing the Cape of Good Hope and Chapmans Peak and the Boulders Beach Penguins all with a private driver and fantastic driver in an 8 person air conditioned van.”
Take a return cableway ride nearly 1.5 kilometers up the Magaliesberg Mountains above Hartbeespoort. You can linger at the summit for views, food, music, children’s play areas, and putting facilities. The mobile ticket costs $17.25 per person and usually takes one to five hours.
“Had a great time riding the Harties Cableway up the mountain, the view was aweome, so much to do on top of the mountain. the food was great, the music was great, just totally awesome”
Spend about 75 minutes at Highgate Ostrich Farm learning how ostriches live, feeding one by hand, seeing incubators and farm crafts, and watching an ostrich derby. Guides such as Samantha, Ben, and Jean are praised for lively explanations. The farm sits beneath the Swartberg Mountains.
“remove the riding from website, as it still shows on your adverts, we understand why not done anymore but then it must not be advertized”
Spend a full day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden beneath Table Mountain. Walk the Boomslang Tree Canopy Walkway, explore fynbos, waterwise and succulent gardens, and take in sweeping views. Your valid entry ticket arrives by email and WhatsApp the day before. Food and drinks cost extra.
Take a shared ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island, then tour the prison, Mandela’s cell, Sobukwe’s house, and the limestone quarry with a former political prisoner. The $90 package includes transport and guide fees, but you must claim the original boarding ticket before departure.
“Medise was our guide on the bus, he really is an exceptional inspirational guide to have. Glad we made the tour while there are still ex-prissonars to share their own personal experience with us. It was a humbling experience.”
Travel from your Cape Town hotel to Robben Island, tour the prison with a former political prisoner, see Nelson Mandela’s cell, and return for time at the V&A Waterfront. Shared transfers, admission, WiFi, and bottled water are included. The tour lasts about five hours.
“I really loved the experience The guide was awesome, really knew the history and helped a lot to understand the context of the streets, buildings, and other infrastructure. I loved it so much and I recommend it”
Join a professional guide at 10:00 for a two-hour open-vehicle drive through Kragga Kamma Game Park near Port Elizabeth. Expect close views of giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalo, antelope, and possibly lions, plus cheetahs in a private enclosure. Bring sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, and a camera.
“If you don't have time to visit Addo and want to see lots of animals in a well cared for environment then this is the trip for you. As soon as you enter the park you'll be greeted by giraffes, zebras and ostriches grazing in the fields. We could have Read more”
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