Historic Robben Island Tour: UNESCO Site and Former Mandela Prison

Experience the historic Robben Island, a UNESCO site and former prison of Nelson Mandela. Take a guided tour of the prison, black township, and colonial buildings, and skip the ticketing line with this tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Robben Island Museum - Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail. The island has since become a symbol of the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression.
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - …Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
  • Bo-kaap - Skilled Muslim labourers called Mardijkers moved to the Cape from Southeast Asia and lived in the Bo-Kaap Because the aboriginal tribes in the Cape Colony area resisted the Dutch, slaves were initially imported from Malaysia, Indonesia and different parts of Africa, hence the name “Malay”.The choice of colour is said to be attributed to the fact that while on lease, all the houses had to be white. When this rule was eventually lifted, and the slaves were allowed to buy the properties, all the houses were painted bright colours by their owners as an expression of their freedom.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to Robben Island
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
  • Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Robben island boat trip & museum ticket (round trip)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Food, Drink and Gratuities(optional)
  • Mountain cable car Entrance Fees R400.00/Adult(International)
Additional Information

Escape the crowds and uncover the hidden history of Robben Island with a private tour. This exclusive experience takes you beyond the typical tourist traps for an intimate look at one of the world’s most significant historical sites.

Tour Robben Island’s historic landmarks with a personal guide at your own pace
Visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years
See the Lime Quarry and Leper Graveyard rarely included on standard tours
Learn about Robben Island’s complete history from its indigenous inhabitants to its modern legacy
Includes roundtrip ferry tickets and return transportation to your Cape Town hotel
If you want to truly understand Robben Island beyond the surface, this private tour is a must. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners for a one-of-a-kind perspective on South Africa’s powerful history of oppression and triumph over adversity. Make memories to last a lifetime.

Location
Robben Island Museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Grandtour25369884775
Sep 11, 2023
An Exciting Day! - We visited the Nelson Mandela Prison we got to know more about Nelson Mandela and It so painful about the struggles he faced and it was a very good experience. After that we visited Table Mountain and i enjoyed the view so much and we ate the restaurant and got up on the cable and laughed, the driver was very friendly and I enjoyed and I truly recommend. Very good guy
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