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Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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Visit the Robben Island Museum and take a tour of Langa Township. Book your ferry ticket in advance.
What you'll do
This tour takes travelers to the most historic places in Cape Town, a world-class city with a rich history, beautiful beaches, and amazing people.
One of the best ways to learn about this is a visit to Robben Island Prison Museum, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Travelers learn a lot about the social ills of the previous regime of apartheid and how South Africans are coping with co-existence.
A visit to the townships is also very informative, as travelers get to see and experience first-hand life in the formerly disadvantaged communities. Travelers also have a great opportunity to interact with the locals, especially in Bo-Kaap and Langa.
This tour gives travelers a true picture of the current socio-economic situation in South Africa, rather than returning home after a visit to the city.
One of the best ways to learn about this is a visit to Robben Island Prison Museum, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Travelers learn a lot about the social ills of the previous regime of apartheid and how South Africans are coping with co-existence.
A visit to the townships is also very informative, as travelers get to see and experience first-hand life in the formerly disadvantaged communities. Travelers also have a great opportunity to interact with the locals, especially in Bo-Kaap and Langa.
This tour gives travelers a true picture of the current socio-economic situation in South Africa, rather than returning home after a visit to the city.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Cape Town Central Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
V&A Waterfront
1
V&A Waterfront
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Take a walk on this magnificent shopping mall. The most visited and the most popular in South Africa. There are many trendy shops that includes boutique shops and curio shops.
- Jewellery shops are also all over and you can spoil yourself with some of the most amazing jewellery. Look out for the big wheel which is also a major attraction. Take a walk to the 4 statues of the Nobel Peace Prize Winners in South Africa
2
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Take a 40 minute ferry trip to this world renowned heritage site. The first part of the tour sees you get a bus trip around the island. The trip takes you around to places like Robert Sobukwe's former prison House. It also takes you to the blue Quarry where the political ex-prisoners used to labor as part of their imprisonment.
- Take a short 30 minute break which allows you to walk about as you stretch and grab a cup of coffee. Take amazing photos of the city of Cape Town and the iconic Table Mountain from this island.
- Proceed on your emotional tour as you visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in jail. This is the climax of the tour as you are allowed to take photos of the cell up close. A visit to other cells is also enlightening, informative and very historical.
- This part of the tour is conducted by ex-political prisoners which means you get to learn from people who lived the experience. Ex- prison warders are also employed as tourist guides on this tour.
3
Bo-Kaap
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit these colourful houses which are a major attraction in the city of Cape Town. Take a walk on the cobbled streets and interact with the locals.
- Take many photos in this magical neighborhood where the houses are in different colors as an expression of freedom. Take a walk and see why this is a favorite movie location. The views from the top facing the city of Cape Town are simply jaw dropping.
- Explore the local area including a the Mosques which are part of the heritage in this place. You can also visit the Bo-Kaap Museum for an in depth history of the coming of the Malay communities.
4
Guga S'thebe
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Church Street
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
6
SAPS Langa Police Station
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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