Robben Island Tour: Pre-Booked Tickets, Meeting Point & Transfers

Interesting but not the best

Interesting place, but rather crowded. Ferry not very comfortable, but video was educative. Also my visit was postponed by technical issues by 2 hours and communication with provider should be better too.

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Book directly with Robben Island Museum

The tour of Robben Island itself is brilliant and something every young person should learn about. The talk by the ex-prisoner is inspiring. My advice, however, would be to go and get your tickets directly from Robben Island Museum. The tour company we booked through via Viator literally doubled the price, turned up to say hello, made sure we had our tickets and gave us some bottles of water and that was it. They should be ashamed..

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you found the Robben Island experience and the inspiring talk by the former political prisoner meaningful. We are sorry that you feel our service did not provide the value you expected. Our experience is designed for guests who prefer the convenience and assistance of a pre-arranged service rather than managing the ticketing and meeting arrangements themselves. Our service included: * Pre-booking and securing your Robben Island tickets in advance * Meeting and personal assistance from our local representative * Guidance at the designated meeting point and assistance before departure * Ensuring guests have the correct tickets and know where to go * Additional guest convenience items, including bottled water * Support and assistance with the booking and tour arrangements We understand that some travellers may prefer to purchase tickets directly from Robben Island Museum, while others value the convenience, support, and personal assistance provided through our experience. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to ensure that our product description clearly explains exactly what guests can expect and the services included. We also encourage future guests to carefully review the full experience details and inclusions before booking so they can choose the option that best suits their preferences. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we are glad that the Robben Island experience itself was memorable and meaningful for you.

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Should do when in Cape Town

The Robben Island is a very good educational tour. The tour guide to the prison was a former prisoner and he shared memories with us....some of them very painful and makes you sad.

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you found the Robben Island tour educational and meaningful. Hearing the personal stories of a former political prisoner is truly one of the most powerful parts of the experience, offering a unique and emotional insight into South Africa’s history and the struggle for freedom. We appreciate your kind words and are pleased that we could assist with the pre-booked tickets and make your visit more convenient. Thank you for choosing KJA Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town for another memorable experience in the future. Kind regards, Joseph Alphonse Kabera Director | KJA Tours

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Warning: third-party involvement without our knowledge and 90 minutes worth of problems

Without us, knowing, Viator arranged our tickets through a third-party person, not at the location of the boat ticket office. We were sent vouchers, but not tickets, and those vouchers were not good at the ticket window. With 90 minutes of effort, we had to go through via track down the third-party ticket merchant who casually walked into the lobby and proceeded to tell us we booked it all wrong and demanded 25 more dollars from each of us. We came to the boat two hours early so we could enjoy the museum, and all I can say is a good thing. I have used it many times and now will be much more careful about choosing their services.

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. After reviewing your booking, we found that the reservation was made under the South African Citizen ticket option. This option is clearly marked and is strictly reserved for South African citizens who can present a valid South African ID at check-in. Unfortunately, international visitors are not eligible to use these tickets, and the ferry operator will deny entry if the incorrect ticket type is booked. When an incorrect ticket category is selected, it must be upgraded to the correct international ticket before travel, which is why an additional payment was required. This is a requirement of the ferry operator and not an extra charge imposed by our team. For future bookings, we kindly encourage all guests to carefully select the ticket option that matches their nationality and eligibility. Choosing the correct ticket type helps avoid delays, additional charges, or denied boarding on the day of travel. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to providing accurate information and assisting all guests throughout the booking process. Kind regards, KJA Tours

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Historical Experience

An unforgettable and deeply moving experience. Visiting Robben Island was both educational and inspiring, with fascinating insights into South Africa’s history and the struggle for freedom. The tour was well organized, and the stories shared by the guides made the experience even more meaningful.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your visit to Robben Island was both educational and inspiring. It's rewarding to know you enjoyed the well-organized tour and found the stories shared by the guides so meaningful. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Cape Town experience soon!

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