Cape Town Central Tours
Robben Island Heritage Tour
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Robben Island Heritage Tour
By Bantu Safaris Southern Africa
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Trace the footsteps of South Africa's Gallant Freedom Fighters at the Robben Island Museum. The museum is located on Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. It holds a significant place in South African history as it once housed the country’s most famous political prisoner and freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela. It is now a World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Your visit to the museum will be guided by a former political prisoner, offering unique insight into the island’s history, and take you to Nelson Mandela’s former cell, standing exactly as it did when he was incarcerated there, as well as the lime quarry where he was forced into hard labour. Your tour begins at the V&A Waterfront before a ferry collects you for a boat ride to the island (weather permitting).
Ages 5-100, max of 24 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197929P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 197929P4
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- 1Trace the footsteps of South Africa's Gallant Freedom Fighters at the Robben Island Museum. The museum is located on Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. It holds a significant place in South African history as it once housed the country’s most famous political prisoner and freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela. It is now a World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Your visit to the museum will be guided by a former political prisoner, offering unique insight into the island’s history, and take you to Nelson Mandela’s former cell, standing exactly as it did when he was incarcerated there, as well as the lime quarry where he was forced into hard labour. Your tour begins at the V&A Waterfront before a ferry collects you for a boat ride to the island (weather permitting).
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Mitch
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Mar 2021
This was mostly a ticket and ride to and from the Robben Island tour. My driver Ray was very friendly and while we were waiting for the tour to begin, he walked me around the waterfront and pointed out different things and told me their history. He did not accompany me on the Robben Island tour. I enjoyed the time I spent with the guide.
Written 29 March 2021
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Written 29 July 2020
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