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Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Extra Convenances
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$109.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step onto Robben Island, the place that shaped Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s journey to freedom. This unforgettable tour takes you across the ocean, deep into the heart of South Africa’s most powerful story — where struggle, courage, and hope come alive.
Your journey begins at the iconic V&A Waterfront, where we personally assist you with check-in and ferry boarding.
Once on Robben Island, an expert island guide leads you on a riveting bus tour around the island’s major historical sites, including the Lime Quarry where Mandela and other political prisoners worked, the Leper Colony ruins, the old WWII fortifications, and sweeping viewpoints overlooking the ocean and the Cape Town skyline.
The emotional heart of the tour unfolds inside the Maximum-Security Prison, where a former political prisoner shares their personal story — giving you rare, firsthand insight into the hardships and resilience experienced during apartheid.
Your journey begins at the iconic V&A Waterfront, where we personally assist you with check-in and ferry boarding.
Once on Robben Island, an expert island guide leads you on a riveting bus tour around the island’s major historical sites, including the Lime Quarry where Mandela and other political prisoners worked, the Leper Colony ruins, the old WWII fortifications, and sweeping viewpoints overlooking the ocean and the Cape Town skyline.
The emotional heart of the tour unfolds inside the Maximum-Security Prison, where a former political prisoner shares their personal story — giving you rare, firsthand insight into the hardships and resilience experienced during apartheid.
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Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Extra Convenances
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Complimentary Bottled Water Provided to keep guests refreshed throughout the journey.
- Assisted Check-In at Nelson Mandela Gateway
- Dedicated guide to assist with ticket collection, boarding procedures, and orientation.
- Light snack for convenience during the 3–4 hour excursion.
- Digital map highlighting key landmarks and historical points, will be sent via your Watsaap
- Guided visit led by a former political prisoner, including Mandela
- Return Ferry Tickets Secure, pre-booked
- Mobility Arrangements Must be pre-arranged and may not be guaranteed depending on ferry availability
- Optional tips for guides and drivers are not included in the tour price.
- Purchases such as souvenirs, snacks at the Waterfront, or additional refreshments.
- Meals & Drinks beverages are not included.
Meeting point
The Gateway is located inside the V&A Waterfront, at the “Clock Tower Precinct” / “Clock Tower Square” area Is the red Monument near Fish market Restaurant
Return details
The Gateway is located inside the V&A Waterfront, at the “Clock Tower Precinct” / “Clock Tower Square” area Is the red Monument near Fish market Restaurant
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Robben Island MuseumOnce you step off the ferry, you board a tour bus with a local guide. The bus drives around the island while the guide explains the history, the prison system, and daily life on the island. Here’s what you will typically see: You see buildings and remains from the time when the island was used as a leper colony. • A small old church and several grave markers are pointed out. • Guides explain how people were isolated here long before apartheid.You’ll pass through: • The staff village where current island residents (guides, workers, museum staff) live. • Old houses and administrative buildings from the apartheid era.The Lime Quarry This is one of the most meaningful stops: • Prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were forced to work here doing physically exhausting labour.After the Bus Tour: Walking Tour Inside the Prison After the bus loop, travellers enter the maximum–security prison area. A former political prisoner becomes your guide. You will see: Mandela’s cell (B-section)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Extra Convenances
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$109.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!