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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Return ferry's ticket
✔ Guided tour with former political prisoner
✔ Bus tour
✖ Hotel pickup and drop off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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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: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Robben Island Museum
Walking from the bus and to the bus
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• 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.
