Visit Robben Island Museum in Cape Town
- 4 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking trip on the island
- Robben island return ferry ticket
- Visit to Nelson Mandela's cell
- Visit to prison museum
- Bus trip on Robben island
What's not
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Figo Travel and Tours
- 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
How it compares in Cape Town
- Its from-price is 38% above 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 26 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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