Cape Town: Robben Island Boat Trip & Museum Tour Ticket

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Take a 30-minute ferry cruise to Robben Island. Explore Robben Island Museum, see Nelson Mandela's cell, and learn about the history. Take a historical walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela.

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Highlights

  • Explore Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela endured political imprisonment
  • Witness Mandela's prison cell and delve into the island's dramatic history
  • Enjoy a 30-minute scenic boat trip from V&A Waterfront to Robben Island
  • Tour the island by bus and visit the museum guided by an ex-political prisoner
  • Gain insights into the island's history and prison conditions

Description

Take a ferry to Robben Island, where former South African President Nelson Mandela was held as a political prisoner for 18 years. See his prison cell, learn about the dramatic history of the island, and take a historical walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on the Long March to Freedom. Arrive at Victoria and Alfred Waterfront 30 minutes in advance before ferry departure. Remember to carry a copy of your ID or passport, however, it could be a digital copy as your Robben Island ticket will be sent through digitally. Embark on the ferry at Nelson Mandela Gateway to the Island – the boat trip will be 30 minutes each way. Embark on a bus tour of the island before visiting the prison. Gain insight into the history and conditions of the prison. Your guide, an ex-political prisoner, had been previously imprisoned on the Island. He will give you a realistic understanding of what Robben Island was really like.

Includes

Return ferry ticket Guided museum tour

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