6 hours
Daily Tour
6 people
English, Francais
A visit to Robben Island is a must to learn about South Africa’s history, and this tour offers a convenient and effective way to get there. Cape Town hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as well as entry to Robben Island and a guided tour. Along the way, learn about the Island’s role as a former prison, and hear stories about Nelson Mandela and how he spent 18 years of his 27-year sentence there.
You will be picked up from the address you provided(within our pickup radius). Boarding the ferry closes 10 min before the time slot you chose.
The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island in the V&A Waterfront. You will disembark on the island and take a short walk to buses that will transport you and a group of people to all the historical sites around the Island.
Pickup times are usually scheduled in the morning, though this can vary depending on your location in Cape Town and the tour schedule. The tour provider will typically pick up guests from major hotels and central meeting points within Cape Town..
The tour includes a visit to the former prison complex where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were held, as well as a bus tour around the island highlighting historical sites, limestone quarries, and other significant locations.
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