Cape Town Robben Island Boat Tour
Experience Robben Island's History with a Guided Boat Trip and Museum Tour from Cape Town
people
1 participant
hours
- • Visit Robben Island Museum From Cape Town
- • Experience A 4-Hour Guided Tour of Robben Island
- • Explore South Africa’s Most Historic Site with Expert Guides
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the rich history and stunning scenery of Robben Island with a half-day tour from Cape Town, complete with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off. This captivating journey offers a unique glimpse into South Africa's past, showcasing the island's significance as a former political prison and its connection to Nelson Mandela. Enjoy secure transportation to and from your hotel, allowing for a worry-free adventure that immerses you in the culture and heritage of this iconic destination.
The tour begins with a shared transfer from your accommodation in Cape Town to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Once at the jetty, a scenic 30-minute boat ride leads to Robben Island, where a knowledgeable local guide will provide an insightful tour of the island, including a visit to the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. While exploring this historic site, you'll have the chance to learn about the remarkable stories of resilience and hope that define the struggle for freedom in South Africa. With a total duration of four hours, this tour encompasses everything from the journey there, the island exploration, and your return trip back to the hotel.
This half-day Robben Island tour makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for history enthusiasts, friends, or family members seeking to enrich their understanding of South Africa's journey to democracy. With its unique experience and convenient arrangements, this tour is sure to create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come.
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Experience Overview:
Robben Island Ticket Half Day Tour From Cape Town - Hotel Pick Up & Drop OffRobben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
What's included:
- Shared Guide/Driver and Vehicle
- Shared Hotel pick up and drop off transfers
- Robben island boat trip and museum ticket
Not included:
- Meals, Drinks and Gratuities
What to expect:
Duration: 4 hours
Robben Island Museum
Cape Town Central, 7400
Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town will be between 9:30 and 10:30am. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island Jetty.
Here you will charter a shared boat to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a resident Tour Guide who will conduct the tour of the Island. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.)
The entire tour lasts 4 hours which includes hotel pick up, the 30-minutes boat trip to go, 30-minutes boat trip to return and hotel drop off. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and take The Long Walk to Freedom at the end of the tour.
Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, our Tour Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island for your return transfer back to your hotel.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
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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Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd
Product SKU: ZA-12009-0069
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Cape Town Robben Island Boat Tour
people
1 participant
hours
- • Visit Robben Island Museum From Cape Town
- • Experience A 4-Hour Guided Tour of Robben Island
- • Explore South Africa’s Most Historic Site with Expert Guides
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