Cape Town Robben Island and City Center Helicopter Tour
About this tour
Lift off from the V&A Waterfront and head toward Robben Island, where you’ll enjoy an unforgettable aerial view of one of South Africa’s most historic landmarks. Seeing the island from above offers a powerful perspective on its significance and the role it played during the country’s struggle for freedom. After circling the island, you’ll make your way back toward the city shoreline. The flight follows the coast past Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, and the pristine beaches of Clifton. You’ll continue along the dramatic Atlantic Seaboard until you reach the towering Twelve Apostles, where the helicopter turns for a smooth return to the V&A Waterfront. Throughout the journey, your pilot will point out important landmarks and share fascinating insights about the area. All pilots are locals who know Cape Town’s history, culture, and coastline intimately. They bring the experience to life with stories, knowledge, and a genuine passion for the city they call home.
Highlights
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
Stop 1
Take off from the V&A Waterfront and sweep around Robben Island before tracing the coastline on a thrilling helicopter adventure, soaking in dramatic cliffs, turquoise waters, and endless ocean views all the way to the majestic Twelve Apostles.
Stop 2
As you return from Robben Island, you’ll glide along the coastline past Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton, and then sweep around Camps Bay beneath the towering Twelve Apostles.
Included
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
From
$408.59 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- 📍 Cape Town, South Africa
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Helicopter tours in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's Table Mountain, the harbour, and the coastline look completely different from above, especially when the mountain's famous "tablecloth" cloud is rolling over the top.
When's the best time to fly?
Summer (November to March) is the driest, clearest season for flying. Cape Town is well known for its wind (locally called the "Cape Doctor"), which picks up in the afternoons, so a morning flight is generally the calmer option.
What should I bring?
A windbreaker, since Cape Town's wind is famous for a reason.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cape Town have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Cape Town Robben Island and City Center Helicopter TourThis tour | Duration varies | N/A | N/A | From $408.59 | |
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From
$408.59 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Cape Town, South Africa
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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