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Robben Island Tour: Historical Journey
4.5
21 Ratings
Cape Town Central
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Robben Island and discover Nelson Mandela’s prison with guided tours. Book now and skip the ticketing line!
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Robben Island and discover Nelson Mandela’s prison with guided tours. Book now and skip the ticketing line!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Robben Island Museum - Experience a full day in the Mother City historic tour with a private guide and experience Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, Canal Walk, & V&A Waterfront (where you will enjoy your lunch). This private day tour is relaxed and enjoyable for guests who prefer complete flexibility at the attractions in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Robben Island Museum - Experience a full day in the Mother City historic tour with a private guide and experience Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, Canal Walk, & V&A Waterfront (where you will enjoy your lunch). This private day tour is relaxed and enjoyable for guests who prefer complete flexibility at the attractions in Cape Town, South Africa.
What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
- Bottled water
- Boat ticket
- Pre Booked Robben Island Ticket return
- Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
- Bottled water
- Boat ticket
- Pre Booked Robben Island Ticket return
What's Not Included
- Standard Tasting, Select 5 Wines of your choice R130.
- Kirstenbosch Gardens Entrance Fees R 200.00/adult(international)
- Food , Drink and Gratuities(optional)
- Standard Tasting, Select 5 Wines of your choice R130.
- Kirstenbosch Gardens Entrance Fees R 200.00/adult(international)
- Food , Drink and Gratuities(optional)
Additional Information
Robben Island, a place of historical significance where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely visited in South Africa. The island offers a journey into the past with its guided tours through the prison, black township, and colonial structures.
Book this tour and be guaranteed your group…
Robben Island, a place of historical significance where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely visited in South Africa. The island offers a journey into the past with its guided tours through the prison, black township, and colonial structures.
Book this tour and be guaranteed your group boat trip and museum tour tickets while bypassing the ticket queue. Enjoy hassle-free return transfers from your accommodation to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. This unique experience allows you to walk in the historic path of former South African President – Nelson Mandela and other political detainees, and leaders who paved the way for modern South Africa.
Location
Robben Island Museum
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
4.5
(21 Ratings)
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Escape61091434339
Aug 31, 2024
What a day! - The whole tour was incredible, the history at Robben Island and a chance to hear stories from ex inmates was a memory that will last a lifetime. Kirstenbosch like the rest of Cape Town is so beautiful and the wine tasting at the end capped off a great tour! Jojo was the best guide, doing a great job driving us between each stop and sharing information.
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Norman_n
Jul 5, 2024
A Great Day In Cape Town! - Georgeo, our tour guide, was professional, friendly and accommodating.
Robben island was educational . Both the Island Staff tour guide and the tour guide that had been a political prisoner, offered a clear picture of the Island’s history, both recent and distant.
The gardens were beautiful, even though it’s winter here. The food at Moyo offered the perfect comfort food for the time of year.
Groot Constancia wineries offered a wine tasting of 5 of their wines. Each wine delivered a pleasant and distinct set of flavourful characteristics. We finished with the Groot Constana dessert wine that was once popular with both Napoleon and Jane Austin. This wine, I believe, is up there and perhaps better than some the best Ice wine, Port or Tokaji wines that I have had the chance to try.
Thank you Shine the Way Tour’s.
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Mszkoh
Mar 19, 2024
Thank you JoJo! - Jojo was a very kind and thoughtful operator. When constantia’a electricity went out he drove us to an atm to get cash and return. If we asked for slight adjustments he was present. The tour was well organized and he was friendly and knowledgeable the whole way. I super recommend a tour with him!
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Explorer53966270560
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing - It was an awesome experience and our driver jojo was the best we felt comfortable and safe and he was very kind to us if possible I would recommend him.....such a truly incredible experience both of the trip and the driver
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Getaway33986357775
Mar 8, 2024
Best deal ever - Money well spent, great experience. Planning to go back again with my family. My partner was Abit scared of the boat ride, it was not that bad. At the end he enjoyed it alot.
Thank you very much
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Camper20972523772
Feb 22, 2024
Awesome Experience with tour guide - My recent tour of Cape Town was made unforgettable by our exceptional tour guide. Their knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden gems was truly impressive. They navigated us through bustling streets and serene landscapes with ease, providing insightful commentary at every turn.
If you're planning a trip to this vibrant city, don't miss the opportunity to explore it with such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide.
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Nadia_s
Sep 19, 2024
Soggy but memorable trip - First the positives. Jojo was a pleasant guide. He was punctual and a safe driver. Robbens Island experience really touched us in terms of the way Tory outlined things on the bus and Sparks an ex political prisoner described things to us in the prison. I had no idea the suffering and cruelty they experienced and hearing it from someone who lived it put it on a whole other levels. Unfortunately the weather was pretty bad when we went- the wind and the rain made for pretty rough going heading to the island that was exponentially worse coming back. That weather also made for less than conducive to explore the Gardens much. We skipped the wine tasting with the weather. Tour would be great with good weather so would recommend- you just cannot plan for Mother Nature!
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Ns134
Sep 18, 2024
Soggy but memorable day! - First the positives. Jojo was a pleasant guide. He was punctual and a safe driver. Robbens Island experience really touched us in terms of the way Tory outlined things on the bus and Sparks an ex political prisoner described things to us in the prison. I had no idea the suffering and cruelty they experienced and hearing it from someone who lived it put it on a whole other levels. Unfortunately the weather was pretty bad when we went- the wind and the rain made for pretty rough going heading to the island that was exponentially worse coming back. That weather also made for less than conducive to explore the Gardens much. We skipped the wine tasting with the weather. Tour would be great with good weather so would recommend- you just cannot plan for Mother Nature!
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Leticiarodegheri
Jul 3, 2024
Worth a visit! - Super punctual and attentive! A pity the day was cold and cloudy, because I believe it would have been better. It's worth it!
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Andy_h
Aug 28, 2024
Never arrived on Robben Island - The ferry was not in operation due to bad weather conditions; they could have known that already at the time of booking..
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