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10 Best Tickets Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 tickets tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Tickets Tours In South Africa

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - V&A Waterfront pickup and the Nelson Mandela Gateway

1.Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Most Popular★ 4.1

Skip the ferry ticket line and meet an ex-prisoner guide for a moving Robben Island prison tour, including Mandela’s cell.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour - it was made exceptional by our captivating bus guide (Yasien Mohammed) and Monde provided a thought provoking tour around the prison. We will be recommending to everyone coming to South Africa. A truly unique experience, that’s inspired us to do better.”

1,792 reviews4 hoursFrom $79by Beyond Africa Safaris

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Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket - V&A Waterfront helipad: check-in, safety, and the preflight vibe

2.Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

★ 4.9

A 25-minute shared helicopter flight from V&A Waterfront plus a catamaran cruise, with big aerial views of Table Mountain and both oceans.

“Absolutely mindblowing experience!!! The staff and pilot are so sweet and does Eve to make sure you’re okay. Best helicopter service in Cape Town. Safety and experience top notch. The views are insane, thank you!”

417 reviews25 minFrom $320by Cape Town Helicopters

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour - District Six: Seeing Apartheid Displacement Up Close

Cape Town: The Cape Wheel Ticket

Cape Town: The Cape Wheel Ticket - A German-built wheel with a Cape Town backstory

4.Cape Town: The Cape Wheel Ticket

★ 4.6

Ride Cape Town’s Cape Wheel from the V&A Waterfront for about 15 minutes of 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the harbor.

“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”

350 reviews15 minFrom $16by City Pass Cape Town

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour - The Guided Island Bus Stops That Change How You See the Prison

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket - The cable car ride: Cape Town comes into focus fast

6.Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

★ 4.0

Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, explore summit decks and Fynbos trails, and watch Cape Town sunsets with flexible ticket dates.

“I loved the time I got to spend with people I loved. but service and cleanliness in the shops where a bit gross. better control over other people thowing rocks and children picking plants. maybe even a bit cleaner, there was a bunch of trash lying around. other than that it was beautiful, loved all…”

236 reviews7 daysFrom $62by Ambitious Tours

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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Your 4-hour rhythm: ferry crossing, museum tour, and Mandela’s walk

7.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★ 3.0

Shared ferry and guided prison tour to Robben Island from Cape Town, led by an ex-prisoner and including Mandela’s Long Walk.

“No communication from the tour operator re the confirmation of the trip due to the bad weather. I enquired on the site and with Pinky Ntombela via Whatsapp who did not respond to date”

160 reviewsFrom $69.38by Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd

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Cape Town Highlights & Hidden Gems Including Tickets and Snack

Cape Town Highlights & Hidden Gems Including Tickets and Snack - Bo-kaap Walking Time, Photo Streets, and a Local Snack Moment

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

★ 4.5

Private 4-hour Cape Town walk with a local guide, Castle of Good Hope ticket, Bo-kaap snack stop, District Six context, and 1 local drink.

“Parinita was an excellent guide. She took us to all the places we wanted to see and gave us tips on where to eat. This is a really good way to learn about the history of the city and to see places like Bo Kaap, where the hop on hop off bus doesn't go.”

139 reviewsFrom $95.38by Withlocals

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Robben Island Experience: Pre-Booked Ticket & Return Transfers

Robben Island Experience: Pre-Booked Ticket & Return Transfers - The on-island tour: guided by a former political prisoner

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

★ 4.0

Pre-book Robben Island with round-trip Cape Town transfers, admission included, and an ex-prisoner guided museum tour with Mandela’s cell.

“It’s important to sign up ahead. The ferry fills up fas it was so interesting and having guides take us through including an x prisoner made it special. Important to see this place.”

126 reviewsFrom $60.00by HYM CAPE TOURS

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