Cape Town: Robben Island Museum and Ferry Ticket

Highlights

• 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
• Visit Nelson Mandela's prison cell and hear about his impact on South Africa
• Learn about the struggle South Africa went through in order to attain freedom
• Depart from V & A Waterfront and enjoy views of Table Mountain from the ferry

Description

Delve into South Africa’s troubled past on a visit to the infamous Robben Island. Take a ferry ride from Cape Town across to the island, for an informative tour of the site, including the cell where Nelson Mandela spent much of his incarceration. Your journey starts at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront in the Silo District. Here, board the ferry for the 30-minute ferry ride across to Robben Island. Sit back and relax as you are ferried across to the island, with great views back to Cape Town. Alight on the island and join a guided tour by an ex-political prisoner who will tell you about the island's rich history. Robben Island, now a UNESCO site, has been used to isolate people since the end of the 17th century. The tour route includes the graveyard of people who died from leprosy, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone Quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. Your tour ends with Nelson Mandela's actual prison cell where he spent a large part of his 27-year incarceration. After your exploration of Robben Island, board the ferry for a brief ride back to the mainland where you can again enjoy views of the coastline and Table Mountain.

Includes

Robben Island ferry ticket Robben Island Museum entry Tour of Robben Island Museum Ex-inmate guide

Important Information

• Please provide full names and nationalities of all travelers. This is a popular tour which has a high booking rate. You are advised to book at least 48 hours in advance to avoid last minute disappointment. You are advised to be at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at least 30 minutes prior to departure time

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund