Reserve tickets for Robben Island Museum. Discover apartheid history, walk in freedom fighters’ footsteps, and hear personal stories from former prisoners.
Reserve tickets for Robben Island Museum. Discover apartheid history, walk in freedom fighters’ footsteps, and hear personal stories from former prisoners.
- 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.
- Robben Island Museum - Guided Tour of the Island: Upon arrival,…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Robben Island Museum - Walking from the bus and to the bus
- Return ferry’s ticket
- Guided tour with former political prisoner
- Bus tour
- Return ferry’s ticket
- Guided tour with former political prisoner
- Bus tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Educational Experience: The tour is incredibly informative, providing a thorough understanding of South Africa’s apartheid history, the fight for liberation, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Cultural and Historical Significance: Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its deep cultural and historical importance. The tour…
Educational Experience: The tour is incredibly informative, providing a thorough understanding of South Africa’s apartheid history, the fight for liberation, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Cultural and Historical Significance: Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its deep cultural and historical importance. The tour allows visitors to trace the paths of some of the most renowned freedom fighters in history.
Interactive Elements: The guides, many of whom are former prisoners, share personal stories that make the tour exceptionally interactive and memorable, leaving a lasting impression on all who attend.
- For South African nationals, it’s compulsory to provide the Identification card bearing the 13 card number.
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.
