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Robben Island Nelson Mandela's Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets
4.9
9 Ratings
Cape Town
Immerse yourself in the history of Nelson Mandela at Robben Island Prison Museum and gain insight into the ongoing effects of apartheid on a township tour. Book now!
Immerse yourself in the history of Nelson Mandela at Robben Island Prison Museum and gain insight into the ongoing effects of apartheid on a township tour. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Robben Island Museum - Robben Island is an island in Table Bay
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Cape Town. It was named by the Dutch- Robben Island and the British had called it Seal Island.
It was used as an animal quarantine station, as a leper colony and for isolation of mainly political prisoners. To date, three former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become…
- Robben Island Museum - Robben Island is an island in Table Bay
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Cape Town. It was named by the Dutch- Robben Island and the British had called it Seal Island.
It was used as an animal quarantine station, as a leper colony and for isolation of mainly political prisoners. To date, three former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma.
Robben Island was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1999 and offers daily tours. Tour to this world Heritage site begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront.
After pick-up from your hotel in Cape Town, you will be driven to the V&A Waterfront where you board the Robben Island Ferry to the world-famous place of incarceration of Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years. This place dubbed
- South Africa Alcatraz
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served as a leper colony, a place of isolation, banishment, and imprisonment.
The Island is a state reminder of the harsh conditions endured as a reward for freedom from the Government of apartheid. After the historical, emotional, educative and informative tour which is conducted either by ex-prison warders or ex-prisoners of Robben Island, you board the ferry back to the Waterfront.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Visit to Langa township
- Robben Island Museum return ticket
- Bottled water provided
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- African lunch at a local restaurant
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Visit to Langa township
- Robben Island Museum return ticket
- Bottled water provided
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- African lunch at a local restaurant
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
On this tour, you will learn finer details of the history of world statesman Nelson Mandela, His imprisonment and life at Robben Island for 18 years of his 27 years. You will also interact face to face with those still living under the inhumane effects of apartheid during the Langa leg of the tour. Despite attaining independence in 1994, many blacks are…
On this tour, you will learn finer details of the history of world statesman Nelson Mandela, His imprisonment and life at Robben Island for 18 years of his 27 years. You will also interact face to face with those still living under the inhumane effects of apartheid during the Langa leg of the tour. Despite attaining independence in 1994, many blacks are still living in shacks and delipidated houses.
- Dress comfortably/ wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
The Silo Hotel
We pick up travelers at the "Drop & Go" area at the Silo Hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Ramabelemn
Dec 21, 2022
Amazing history of our country - At first it was the issue of time , whether to take the tour and once a decision was made, it is one to remember in a life time..
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Exclusivetoures4279
Aug 20, 2022
History Coming To Life at Robben Island - This is a well structured tour which is very informative and educational. It removes all all the mythical beliefs about Robben Island and how Mandela was treated.
We learnt a lot also about the struggle icons of the liberation of South Africa.
History comes alive with the ex-prisoners who took us on tour.
Thanks to Raw Tours... Really Great experience hard to forget in life.
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Middletonc1
Aug 3, 2022
Excellent Tour of Robben Island and Township! - Remmy was a fantastic guide during our trip to Robben Island and to the Township of Langa. We learned so much about the history of South Africa and had fun while doing it. Remmy was knowledgeable and very kind. He introduced us to Zamile who gave us a tour through the township of Langa. We visited the art and cultural center in the township and learned how mosaics and pottery are made and played the drums. It was a truly humbling experience to tour through the township.
Thank you again Remmy for the excellent tour!
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Shadaisy69
Dec 2, 2020
Long walk to freedom - This was an eye opener visiting this prison museum which holds an emotional history of Nelson Mandela.
The history infrastructure and the whole surroundings are totally amazing. It takes someone with a big heart to learn and forgive the previous regime considering how they treated the political prisorners.
For those interested in global history this is a must do experience in Cape Town
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Sepi_travels
Sep 14, 2020
Eyes catching and breath taking. - My favorite part was the feeling reality of being at were great man Mandela was prisoned. Also the feel that i was actually on the island.
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Afro-american
Jun 25, 2020
A life-changing experience - Our city tour guide Mr. Remi made sure we were picked up early and had more than enough time to make the ferry. The tour was magnificent, so much history and a sense of aw being there in person. I appreciate all.if the tour personnel who made it a very pleasant experience even though it's a somber reminder of a crime against humanity.
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Thobss123
May 26, 2020
Great Vibes - We did a tour with 20 students from overseas and Remi our driver and host gave us a beautiful tour of the township.
We had a good time Remi is kind hearted and good spirits.
I highly recommend his services.
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Travisa533
Jan 20, 2020
Robben Island Tour - Remi is the best! He’s a kind spirit who made our tour experience better than we could have imagined. He’s so knowledgeable of the subjects of not only the local culture but of the southern cape. I highly recommend Remi to everyone for the best tour experience of Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
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Timothymn7095ze
Dec 6, 2020
Complete South African History - Robben Island is a famous and notorious place. But the most crucial aspect of this experience is the history which it holds.
It was surreal to imagine Nelson Mandela and a host of other political prisoners spent such a long time at this cold place. The living conditions are extremely harsh surrounded by the ocean all 4 sides.
The guide was so knowledgeable as he is an ex prisoner who was incarcerated during the period of Nelson Mandela.
The last part of the tour was a township tour of Langa township which complements the history of South Africa with Robben island.
It was amazing to see the locals not slightly fazed by the groups of tourists walking around.
Thanks to the guide Remmy
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