Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Extra Conveniences
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Overview
Our tour offers extra conveniences you'll truly enjoy Step onto Robben Island, the place that shaped Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s journey to freedom. This unforgettable tour takes you across the ocean, deep into the heart of South Africa’s most powerful story — where struggle, courage, and hope come alive. Your journey begins at the iconic V&A Waterfront, where we personally assist you with check-in and ferry boarding. Once on Robben Island, an expert island guide leads you on a riveting bus tour around the island’s major historical sites, including the Lime Quarry where Mandela and other political prisoners worked, the Leper Colony ruins, the old WWII fortifications, and sweeping viewpoints overlooking the ocean and the Cape Town skyline. The emotional heart of the tour unfolds inside the Maximum-Security Prison, where a former political prisoner shares their personal story — giving you rare, firsthand insight into the hardships and resilience experienced during apartheid.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
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Robben Island SA citizens
Duration: 4 hoursRobben Island: Explore the profound historical legacy of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was Imprisoned for 18 of his 27 Years . Non pick up option . : This option is law priced , appropriate to those who prefer to meet us at the meeting point Clock Tower Waterfront .
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$54.58
Option(s)
Robben Island International
Duration: 4 hoursRobben Island : Departure will be at Mandela Gateway Building 30 minutes in the ferry to the Robben Island the tour will starts in the busShared Bus : Based on Bus Shared tour , will take Approximately 3Hours around Robben Island you will be able to meet the farmer prisoners
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$72.44
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Return Ferry Tickets Secure, pre-booked
- Dedicated guide to assist with ticket collection, boarding procedures, and orientation.
- Assisted Check-In at Nelson Mandela Gateway
- Complimentary Bottled Water Provided to keep guests refreshed throughout the journey.
- Guided visit led by a former political prisoner, including Mandela Cell
- Digital map highlighting key landmarks and historical points, will be sent via your Watsaap
What's not Included
- Meals & Drinks beverages are not included.
- Purchases such as souvenirs, snacks at the Waterfront, or additional refreshments.
- Optional tips for guides and drivers are not included in the tour price.
- Mobility Arrangements Must be pre-arranged and may not be guaranteed depending on ferry availability
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Last -minute Bookings include Complimentary Bottled water , Subjected to availability.
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