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Half Day Experience in Robben Island Museum From Cape Town

Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$67.47
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Robben Island stands as a poignant symbol of South Africa's turbulent history, offering an immersive journey into its past. This all-in-one ticket grants you seamless access to the island and its powerful stories through the eyes of those who lived them.

  • 🏷️ All-Inclusive Ticket: Enjoy a round-trip ferry ride from V & A Waterfront to Robben Island, along with admission to the museum and guided tour.
  • 🛥️ Board the ferry at the Nelson Mandela Gateway for a scenic 30-minute journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • 🕒 Immerse yourself in a 2-hour guided tour led by an ex-political prisoner, who will share personal insights and historical context.
  • 🏛️ Visit the maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela was held, including the very cell that housed him during his incarceration.
  • 📜 Explore significant sites on the island, such as the Lime Quarry, the graveyard of leprosy victims, and the army and navy bunkers.
  • 🌍 Gain a deeper understanding of South Africa's struggle for freedom and the sacrifices made by its heroes.
  • 🗣️ Engage with your guide, who is eager to answer your questions and enrich your experience with their personal stories.
  • 🚢 Conclude your visit with a reflective ferry ride back to the V & A Waterfront, allowing time to process the profound experiences of the day.

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Half Day Experience in Robben Island Museum From Cape Town
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Robben Island Museum entry/ admission
  • Registered tour guide at Robben Island
  • Robben Island ferry ticket (round trip)
  • Guided tour of Robben Island Maximum Security Prison
  • Lunch
  • Transportation to and from your accommodation

Meeting point
Robben Island Museum
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Robben Island Museum

  • Robben Island Museum
    Delve into South Africa’s troubled past on a visit to the infamous Robben Island. Take a ferry ride from Cape Town across to the island, for an informative tour of the site, including the cell where Nelson Mandela spent much of his incarceration. Your journey starts at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront in the Silo District. Here, board the ferry for the 30-minute ferry ride across to Robben Island. Alight on the island and join a guided tour by an ex-political prisoner who will tell you about the island's rich history. The tour route includes the graveyard of people who died from leprosy, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone Quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. Your tour ends with Nelson Mandela's actual prison cell where he spent a large part of his 27-year incarceration. Return to Cape Town will be via ferry ride.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers prone to sea sickness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Half Day Experience in Robben Island Museum From Cape Town

    Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    $67.47
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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