Tickets & Entry Passes in South Africa: 15 Ranked for a Real Itinerary

1.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79Our pick

Spend about four hours traveling from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and walk through the prison with a former political inmate. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s cell, hear firsthand accounts, and learn about apartheid from guides such as Yasien Mohammed and Monde, subject to assignment.

“The guldens stories on Robben Island was very moving and heartbreaking”

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2.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 417 reviews · 25 min · from $320Top rated

Take a 25-minute shared helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, the Atlantic coast, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides English commentary, and your ticket includes a catamaran harbor cruise valid for seven days. Expect a small group of up to six, a weigh-in, and a strict no-bag policy.

“Just perfect! From the check in until the end! Very friendly and welcoming staff, spoke a little to the Manager, very open and helpful! The helicopter tour was wonderful. The guide told us everything there is to know about the places and areas you see from above. I can recommend this tour and company 200 %!”

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3.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · from $89

Spend the day with guides such as Sam, Mpumzi, or Luyolo, visiting District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu before taking the ferry to Robben Island. Expect a walking tour, local beer-making, a traditional healer, and an often moving prison visit led by a former inmate.

“The Township tour was excellent. Sam gave detailed history of township..”

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4.The Cape Wheel Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 350 reviews · 15 min · from $16

At Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, you’ll ride in an enclosed, air-conditioned cabin on the Cape Wheel, rising about 40 metres for four revolutions. The 15-minute ride gives you clear views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Atlantic coast, the harbor, and the city. Two cabins are wheelchair-friendly, and the ride runs daily from 10am to 6pm.

“My experience was fantastic, fun and awesome. GYG made everything easyvfor me and my wife. The Cape Wheel is a MUST DO activity in Cape Town”

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5.Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

Take the ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, tour the lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the maximum-security prison, then see Mandela’s cell with a former political prisoner. The 210-minute English tour costs $90, includes return ferry tickets and museum entry, and requires boarding 45 minutes early.

“We had a an amazing time. The history from the guides was surely worth it. Highly recommend!”

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6.Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 7 days · from $62

Take the rotating cable car from the Lower Cable Station to Table Mountain’s summit, then explore viewing decks and short scenic trails among Cape Town’s Fynbos. Your ticket is valid for seven days, giving you room to shift plans around wind and cloud. Bring warm clothes, water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. No hotel transport is included.

“Incredible experience Highlight of Cape Town visit I’ve been up Table mountain many times and it’s always magical”

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7.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 160 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours traveling from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then touring the island by shared bus with a former political prisoner. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s cell, hear firsthand accounts of prison life, and walk part of the Long Walk to Freedom. The tour is shared, excludes hotel transfers, and requires a passport copy.

“This was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend going on this tour. It’s Rich in history and even though it’s a prison has amazing views.”

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8.Cape Town Highlights & Hidden Gems Including Tickets and Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $95

See Cape Town with a private local guide on a flexible four-hour walk through the Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, District Six, and central Cape Town. Your guide may be Sebastian, Parinita, Theo, Dev, or another local host. A castle ticket and one local drink or tasting are included.

“Great experience would highly recommend. Our guide was very knowledgable and super enthusiastic about Cape Town.”

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9.Robben Island Experience: Pre-Booked Ticket & Return Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · from $60

Travel from your Cape Town accommodation to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, take the ferry to Robben Island, and tour the island by bus before entering the prison. A former political prisoner leads the prison visit, including Nelson Mandela’s cell and the long walk to freedom. Round-trip transfers, admission, WiFi, and bottled water are included.

“Very good. But seems that office had incorrect hotel for my pickup in morning causing our pickup to be 30 minutes late. This happened on two of our Viator tours . I would recommend that drivers get latest booking information prior to pickup”

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10.Harties Cableway Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $17

Take the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway nearly 1.5 kilometers to the top of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Your return ticket lets you stay as long as you like, with panoramic Hartbeespoort views, restaurants, music, drinks, children’s play areas, ice cream, pizza, and putting. Check operating days and weather before you go.

“The service we got at reception was beautiful, Phumzile was incredible! Thank you for that. The trip was safe and the food at the top was delicious!!”

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11.Skip the Line: Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend about 75 minutes at Highgate Ostrich Farm with guides such as Samantha, Ben, or Jean. Learn ostrich biology, feed a bird by hand, see incubators and farm crafts, and watch an ostrich derby. The tour includes admission and activities, with a restaurant and gift shop available afterward.

“Wonderful experience! Samantha was wonderful guide! She made sure we know everything about ostriches and the farm’s history!”

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12.Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Spend a full day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden beneath Table Mountain. You can walk the Boomslang Tree Canopy Walkway, visit Fynbos, Waterwise, and Succulent gardens, and learn about South Africa’s native plants and conservation work. Your valid entry ticket arrives by email and WhatsApp the day before.

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13.ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR, WITH OPTIONAL LAST MINUTE TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 85 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Take a shared ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the prison, communal cells, limestone quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house arrest site, and Nelson Mandela’s cell with an English-speaking former political prisoner. The four-hour experience costs $90 and includes ferry fares and tour fees, but you must collect 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.”

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14.Robben Island Tour Tickets and V&A Waterfront

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 71 reviews · from $78

You’ll be collected from a Cape Town hotel within 15 km, transferred to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, and taken to Robben Island. A former political prisoner leads the island visit, including the prison and Nelson Mandela’s cell. Your driver then takes you to the V&A Waterfront for free time and photos. 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”

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15.2hr Guided Game Drive at 10h00; Kragga Kamma Game Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $28

Join a professional guide at 10:00 for a two-hour open-vehicle drive through Kragga Kamma Game Park near Port Elizabeth. Look for giraffes, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, antelope, and lions, with cheetahs kept in a private enclosure. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and a camera. Food and drinks are sold separately.

“The knowledge we can had learn from this animals, can can be incorporated into the behaviorist of humans. You can take good and bad from it. Just show God creation. Perfect.....the ball is in our court, thanks lot Vlooi and other staff memRead more”

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