Robben Island Ticket + Former Prisoner Guide
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Upon arrival at Robben Island Museum, you will be greeted by a former political prisoner and given a tour. The excursion lasts approximately four hours, including pickup from your hotel. (Our driver/tour guide will not accompany you on the Robben Island museum tour. The tour begins with a bus ride around the island, followed by a visit to Nelson Mandela's jail cell and the long trek to freedom. After we return, A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa's history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. There is a pick-up and drop-off service from Cape Town hotels, an entrance to Robben Island, and a guided tour. Get a glimpse of the Island's history as a prison and hear about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years in prison.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tickets to Robben Island
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Experience a profound journey through South Africa’s struggle for freedom with a Robben Island tour. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a visceral look into the past, featuring the small prison cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years, the lime quarry where political prisoners endured hard labor, and moving museum exhibits that tell stories of resilience and reconciliation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Said Travel & Tours
- 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
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 45 attraction tickets we list in Cape Town.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 45.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cape Town
Cape Town spreads between Table Mountain and the sea, a striking city of beaches, vineyards, penguins and history near Africa's southwestern tip.
Table Mountain's flat summit looms over everything, reached by cableway or by hiking trails, with Lion's Head and Signal Hill flanking it. Below, the V&A Waterfront bustles around the working harbour, and boats leave from there for Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years. The colourful houses of Bo-Kaap climb the slopes above the city centre and the Company's Garden.
Top-ranked sights in Cape Town: Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak Drive.
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