Robben Island Skip The Line Tickets, Cape Town

A guided tour of South Africa's rich history. Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th century and the 20th century as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups, and a military base. Its buildings, and in particular those of the late 20th century maximum security prison for political prisoners, testify to the way in which democracy and freedom triumphed over oppression and racism.

The symbolic value of Robben Island lies in its somber history, as a prison and a hospital for unfortunates who were sequestered as being socially undesirable. This came to an end in the 1990s when the inhuman Apartheid regime was rejected by the South African people and the political prisoners who had been incarcerated on the Island received their freedom after many years.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ Robben Island Ticket

✔ Qualified Tour Guide

✔ Ferry Ride

Departure & Return

Departure: ,

The Robben island Museaum is Where you'll hop on the Ferry that sets off to Robben island

Return: End right where it started.

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Itinerary

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Robben Island Museum Using your ticket, this is where you will set off on a Ferry trip to Robben Island

Duration: 20 minutes

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Here's where you'll receive a guided tour by a professional tour guide. Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th century and the 20th century as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups, and a military base. Its buildings, and in particular those of the late 20th century maximum security prison for political prisoners during the apartheid era, testify to the way in which democracy and freedom triumphed over oppression and racism. The symbolic value of Robben Island lies in its somber history, as a prison and a hospital for unfortunates who were sequestered as being socially undesirable. This came to an end in the 1990s when the inhuman Apartheid regime was rejected by the South African people and the political prisoners who had been incarcerated on the Island received their freedom after many years.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• 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

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