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By Raw African Safari
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$162 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • 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
    • Hear remarkable first-hand stories about Robben Island from an ex-prisoner guide
    • Depart from V & A Waterfront and enjoy views of Table Mountain from the ferry

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island is located at the V & A Waterfront, next to the Clocktower. Walk up the stairs that are next to the children's play area & go through the security check. The Robben Island staff will direct you to the ferry. If you are using Uber, you can be dropped off at The Silo Hotel. Upon arrival, ask the Security staff to direct you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Cape Town: Robben Island Museum including ferry ticket

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$162.39 x 1 AdultNZ$162.39
Total
Price is NZ$162.39

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Robben Island ferry ticket
  • Inclusions
    Robben Island Museum entry/admission
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Robben Island Museum
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Guide on ferry

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

  • Discover South Africa's history on a visit to Robben Island.

    Start at the Nelson Mandela Gateway for a 30-minute ferry ride to the island. Enjoy views of Cape Town during the journey. On the island, follow a guided tour by a former political prisoner, exploring historical sites like the leprosy graveyard, Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the maximum security prison. The tour ends at Nelson Mandela's prison cell.

    Afterwards, return to the mainland on the ferry, appreciating the coastal scenery and Table Mountain. Please include full name(s), surnames and nationalities for all travellers on your booking. Include Date of Birth for children.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island is located at the V & A Waterfront, next to the Clocktower. Walk up the stairs that are next to the children's play area & go through the security check. The Robben Island staff will direct you to the ferry. If you are using Uber, you can be dropped off at The Silo Hotel. Upon arrival, ask the Security staff to direct you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa