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A crowd of people at a dock with a large boat in the background. 2
A building entrance with a sign reading 'Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island Museum.' 3
A group of people seated in a row along a wall in a building with a high ceiling and windows. 4
A group of people walking on a gravel path towards a stone building with a metal roof. 5
By Ambitious Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,980 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Hear remarkable first-hand stories about Robben Island from an ex-prisoner guide
    • Take a 30-minute ferry ride to explore the famous Robben Island Museum
    • Secure entry tickets to the popular attraction which often sells out in advance
    • See the actual prison cell of global icon Nelson Mandela

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island is located at the V & A Waterfront, next to the Clocktower. Walk up the stairs that are next to the children's play area & go through the security checkpoint. The Robben Island staff will direct you to the ferry. If you are using Uber, you can be dropped off at The Silo Hotel. Upon arrival, ask the Security staff to direct you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Cape Town:Robben Island Guided Tour, Skip the Ticketing Line

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 4,980.20 x 2 AdultsP 9,960.40
Total
Price is P 9,960.40
Until Mon, Oct 26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Robben Island ferry ticket
  • Inclusions
    Robben Island Museum entry/admission
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Robben Island Museum
  • Inclusions
    Ex-inmate Guide
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup & Drop off
  • Exclusions
    Food & Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

  • Discover South Africa's history with a visit to Robben Island.

    Begin at the Nelson Mandela Gateway and take a 30-minute ferry ride, enjoying stunning views of Cape Town. Upon arrival, join a guided tour led by a former political prisoner. Explore significant sites including the leprosy graveyard, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the maximum-security prison, culminating at Nelson Mandela's prison cell.

    After the tour, return to the mainland, taking in the beautiful coastal scenery and Table Mountain. For booking, please provide the full names and nationalities of all travelers. Include the date of birth for any children.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island is located at the V & A Waterfront, next to the Clocktower. Walk up the stairs that are next to the children's play area & go through the security checkpoint. The Robben Island staff will direct you to the ferry. If you are using Uber, you can be dropped off at The Silo Hotel. Upon arrival, ask the Security staff to direct you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa