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Robben Island Half Day Prison Tour with Pre-Booked ferry Ticket.

4.0(357)1 hour
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Description

Robben Island museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment. Listen to the true-life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa.

Tour Options

Intl. travelers. With pickup.
  • Time slots: All tickets, Hotel pickup & Drop-off are included. Time slots are for pick-up and the boarding time is 15 minutes after. Pickup included
Intl. travelers Without pickup
  • Duration: 5 hours: PLEASE note this option DOES NOT include hotel transfers. Entry ticket to Robben Island.: PLEASE note this option DOES NOT include hotel pickup & Drop-off. Ferry ride & tickets to Robben Island Museum are included.
South African Citizens.
  • Duration: 5 hours: This option DOES NOT include Hotel pickup&drop-off. Kindly make your way to the meeting point. Ferry&Entry tickets included. Ferry ride & all Entry tickets: This option requires valid South African ID number(s) to complete your Robben Island Entry tickets.

Itinerary

Admission included300 min

Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here you will charter a shared to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the Island. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.) The entire tour lasts +-4 hours which includes hotel pick up. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and take the long walk to freedom. Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your Tour Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Highlights

Bottled water
WiFi on board
Roundtrip Transfer (If option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Roundtrip Transfer (If option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Entry/Admission to Robben Island.
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Roundtrip Transfer (If option is not selected)

Pickup Locations & Times

Travelers can enter their own pickup point within 10 Kms radius of the City Centre. Please provide us with a pick up address. You will be picked up from the address you provided as long as it's within our pickup area. Should you not meet this requirement, we have a meeting point at The Nelson Mandela Gateway at V&A Waterfront.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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