Cape Town Robben Island Educational Tour

Educational Experience: The tour is highly educational, offering deep insights into South Africa’s history of apartheid, the struggle for freedom, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Cultural and Historical Significance: Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its profound cultural and historical significance. The tour provides a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous freedom fighters.

Interactive Elements: The personal stories shared by the guides, often former prisoners, make the experience uniquely interactive and engaging, leaving a lasting impact on visitors.

Meeting Point

The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

People using Uber they may put address The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. People who's driving can go to Silo Hotel and on the left side, there's Silo district parking and go to ground level you'll see Clock tower, that's the place for boarding

What's included:

• Return ferry's ticket
• Guided tour with former political prisoner
• Bus tour

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop off

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Waterfront Clock Tower

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central, 8001

Ferry Ride to Robben Island: The tour begins with a scenic ferry ride from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to Robben Island. The ferry journey takes about 30-45 minutes each way, offering breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town coastline.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Robben Island Museum

Cape Town Central, 7400

Guided Tour of the Island: Upon arrival, visitors are taken on a guided bus tour around the island. This portion of the tour includes stops at key historical sites, such as the limestone quarry where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were forced to work.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Robben Island Museum

Cape Town Central, 7400

Prison Tour: One of the highlights is a visit to the maximum-security prison, where many anti-apartheid activists were imprisoned. The tour is often led by former political prisoners who share personal stories and experiences, providing an authentic and powerful narrative of life on the island.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Robben Island Museum

Cape Town Central, 7400

Nelson Mandela's Cell: A visit to Nelson Mandela's cell, where he was incarcerated for 18 of his 27 years in prison, is a poignant and significant part of the tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Robben Island Museum

Cape Town Central, 7400

Walking from the bus and to the bus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included