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Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer

Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$82.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Educational Experience: The tour is highly educational, offering deep insights into South Africa’s history of apartheid, the struggle for freedom, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Cultural and Historical Significance: Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its profound cultural and historical significance. The tour provides a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous freedom fighters.

Interactive Elements: The personal stories shared by the guides, often former prisoners, make the experience uniquely interactive and engaging, leaving a lasting impact on visitors.
Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Bus tour
  • Guided tour with former political prisoner
  • Return ferry's ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting point
People using Uber they may put address The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. People who's driving can go to Silo Hotel and on the left side, there's Silo district parking and go to ground level you'll see Clock tower, that's the place for boarding
Return details
People using Uber they may put address The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. People who's driving can go to Silo Hotel and on the left side, there's Silo district parking and go to ground level you'll see Clock tower, that's the place for boarding

  • Waterfront Clock Tower
    Ferry Ride to Robben Island: The tour begins with a scenic ferry ride from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to Robben Island. The ferry journey takes about 30-45 minutes each way, offering breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town coastline.
  • Robben Island Museum
    Guided Tour of the Island: Upon arrival, visitors are taken on a guided bus tour around the island. This portion of the tour includes stops at key historical sites, such as the limestone quarry where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were forced to work.
  • Robben Island Museum
    Prison Tour: One of the highlights is a visit to the maximum-security prison, where many anti-apartheid activists were imprisoned. The tour is often led by former political prisoners who share personal stories and experiences, providing an authentic and powerful narrative of life on the island.
  • Robben Island Museum
    Nelson Mandela's Cell: A visit to Nelson Mandela's cell, where he was incarcerated for 18 of his 27 years in prison, is a poignant and significant part of the tour.
  • Robben Island Museum
    Walking from the bus and to the bus

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For South African nationals, it's compulsory to provide the Identification card bearing the 13 card number.
  • 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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    Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer

    Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    $82.85
    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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