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Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer
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Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer
5 (0)
Activity Duration (4 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Take a ferry tour to Robben Island Museum, and enjoy a one-way hotel transfer.
Tour Highlight
The educational experience on this tour is highly engaging, offering profound insights into South Africa's complex history of apartheid, the struggle for freedom, and the triumph of the human spirit.
The cultural and historical significance of Robben Island is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. This tour provides a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous freedom fighters.
Throughout the tour, the personal stories shared by the guides, often former prisoners, make the experience uniquely interactive and engaging, leaving a lasting impact on visitors.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- For South African nationals, it's compulsory to provide the Identification card bearing the 13 card number.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Meet your host
Offbeat Eco Travel
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Host since 2023
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Waterfront Clock Tower
1
Waterfront Clock Tower
Stop: 30 minutes
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.
2
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 60 minutes
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.
3
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 60 minutes
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.
4
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 30 minutes
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.
5
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 30 minutes
Walking from the bus and to the bus
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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