Visit Robben Island Museum in Cape Town
Description
This is a world class tour which takes visitors to Nelson Mandela's cell. You are taken on this tour with either ex-prison warders or ex-prisoners. Travelers are given the opportunity to take a walk in the footsteps of political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. There is also an opportunity to visit Robert Sobukwe's house, which used to house this iconic political prisoner. On this tour, you can also encounter wildlife in the form of penguins, seals, and a multitude of bird species. Take a walk to the quary where political prisoners used to work as part of keeping them busy. As a traveler, you have the opportunity to take a walk on this island and take in the amazing views of the iconic Table mountain and the beautiful city of Cape Town
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Itinerary
Visit this world heritage site where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. Go on a guided prison tour through the complex where political prisoners spend time. Explore the highlight of the tour with a visit to Nelson Mandela's cell, where he spent 18 years of imprisonment. This small space has been preserved and gives visitors a glimpse into Mandela's life during his time on Robben Island. Visit the museum and explore the exhibits that delve into the history of the island. Take a walk as you explore the island's diverse range of wildlife. On the island, you may spot penguins, seals, and various bird species. The Lime Quary also forms part of the itinerary on this tour, where political prisoners were made to do hard labor only to keep them busy. then also take a look at the Maximum Security Prison, where political prisoners were held during the apartheid era. Take a scenic walk via the scenic trails and take in the natural beauty.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Scam. Paid for this trip and night before received message your was cancelled because of weather When I asked about a refund because your guide cancelled I received no response. This is a scam
Thank you for your feedback We communicated with you via email regarding your activity and you confirmed that you preferred to go the next day at same time .l sent the tickets to you via email as agreed. lf the email was not opened on your side ,l am not sure how this would be our fault ,as the tickets were sent on time .l also have all the proof of our correspondence. Please check your email before the activity to avoid any inconvenience Regards Wayne
Round trip this tour took close to five hours for about 45 minutes of interesting information. We signed up the day before for an 8:00 tour. We started boarding the ferry about 8:15. The ferry didn’t leave the port until around 8:50. The crossing took about 50 minutes. Then we transferred to a bus and had to wait for the bus drivers to come on a different ferry. Then we toured the island by bus finally arriving at the prison. The prison guide was indeed a former inmate so that part was interesting. We also got to see Nelson Mandela’s cell, which was somewhat interesting but really, you’re better off just watching a documentary about Nelson Mandela and using your time to do something more interesting in Cape Town.
