Cape Town Robben Island Museum Tour
Experience Robben Island's History and Nelson Mandela's Journey on This Cape Town Guided Tour
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people
1 participant
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- • Explore Robben Island, A Symbol of Triumph Near Cape Town
- • Experience A 2.5 Hour Tour Through Nelson Mandela's Legacy
- • Visit The Most Significant Site In South Africa's History
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the significant history of Robben Island with the exclusive "Lost Key of the Prison" tour, a remarkable journey that immerses you in the rich culture and heritage of South Africa. Located just off the coast, this destination is renowned as the imprisonment site of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners who fought for freedom against apartheid. This compelling experience offers a deep dive into the island's powerful stories of resilience and hope, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
The adventure begins at the Mandela Gateway in the V&A Waterfront. After a scenic ferry ride that takes you to this historic island, step onto the grounds where important decisions shaping the future of South Africa were made. Join an engaging guided tour of the former maximum-security prison, ensuring an insightful exploration into the past. As the tour progresses, you'll enjoy a fascinating bus ride around the island, highlighting significant landmarks and providing context to the struggles endured by the prisoners who once resided there. This experience not only educates but also uplifts as it showcases the triumph of the human spirit.
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Experience Overview:
Lost Key Of The Prison @ Robben IslandTour includes Robben Island tickets ferry (our option is subject to weather permitting and availability)11 kilometer out of Cape Town lies Robben Island,a true symbol of triumph over adversity. A 2,5 hour tour of the museum on the Island begins at the Mandela Gateway in V&A Waterfront.After a 45 minute ferry ride,our group take a tour of the former maximum-Security jail,and a 30 minute bus ride around the Island.Robben Island is where former late political prisoner Nelson Mandela and others developed their concepts for post -apartheid South Africa concepts that led to the overthrow of a brutal regime and the development of the one of the world’s most liberal democracy.
Once ferry returns, we may proceed to the place of his released 1990. please let us know on time if you are interested to meet one and only private guide to unpack them history for the few years he was at the house of arrests.please be aware the experience is very heavy and careful planned those who wants to hear more!!!
Meeting Point
The Table Bay hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Guide will meet the guests at hotel foyer or established Boutique hotel ,1hour before the ferry depart to avoid disappointment or should any changes due to ferry cancellations. subject to weather permitting and we can advise accordingly the guests for alternative tours.
What's included:
- Robben Island tickets ferry
What to expect:
Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours
Waterfront Clock Tower
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, 8001
We will meet private guide that can take you inside the house where the late Mr Nelson Mandela spend 2years before his released in 1990. if you are interested to see where he was in isolation. please be aware the information from the guide is very heavy and informative that will add more to your expectations and questions you have all will be answered. tour is available strictly on request to visit the house inside at additional cost for 2 hours Tour.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Cape Town Robben Island Tour with Tickets
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Robben Island, A Symbol of Triumph Near Cape Town
- • Experience A 2.5 Hour Tour Through Nelson Mandela's Legacy
- • Visit The Most Significant Site In South Africa's History
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