3.4(5 reviews)
Robben Island & Mandela Tour
FromZAR 3,100
4 hours
Cape Point, South Africa
About this activity
Discover Robben Island's history and Nelson Mandela's legacy on this guided tour from Cape Town, including hotel pickup and ferry ride.
Highlights
- Visit Robben Island's historic prison
- Explore Nelson Mandela's cell
- Learn about South Africa's apartheid history
- Enjoy scenic ferry ride from Cape Town
- Experience guided tour with local experts
Full description
Step into South Africa's rich history with a guided tour of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Departing from Cape Town, enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the island, then explore the prison's cells and learn about its role in the struggle against apartheid. This tour offers a profound insight into the nation's past, all with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town. Don't miss this unforgettable journey into South Africa's heart and soul.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip ferry to Robben Island
- Guided tour of Robben Island
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Soon after your hotel pick up by an expert qualified tour guide driver, you will be taken to the newly "The Long March to Freedom" which used to have its home in Pretoria. The newly Long March to Freedom has a new home in Cape Town in Century city. This is the Long March to Freedom, part of a bigger development of over 500 life-size bronze icons of South Africa's struggle for freedom. All the figures together represent a time-line of South Africa's 350-year journey to democracy. It is the largest outdoor sculptural display of individuals in the world and uses public art to celebrate the country's heritage while giving visitors the opportunity to learn about South African history in an unusual and entertaining way. (Entrance fees are excluded from tour price.)
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO
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Our second leg of the trip will be a boat or ferry trip to Robben Island and the entire boat trip including the prison tour to the time when you will return to the starting point will be 3 to 4 hours. Your expert-guide driver will not escort you as Robben Island Museum has its own tour guides and most of them are former political prisoners on the Island. These are some of the facts you never know about Robben Island . 1. Robben Island is known for being the place former South African president Nelson Mandela was jailed for 18 of his 27 years, but the Island was the home of prisoners from outside South Africa, notably Namibia. There are plenty of free-roaming African Penguins At Robben Island. Upon return, you will be taken back to your hotel
Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: YES
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You could have your lunch at a restaurant nearby at Victoria and Alfred Mall or go shopping. Situated in South Africa's oldest working harbor, the 123 hectares (300 acres) area has been developed for mixed-use, with both residential and commercial real estate. The Waterfront attracts more than 23 million visitors a year.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Ferry schedules may vary; confirm timing upon booking.
- Robben Island tours may involve walking on uneven terrain.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the island tour.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
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A tour of Robben Island and The Long March to Freedom
Such an amazing tour from start to finish with Beyond Africa Safaris. I will book with them again if I'm ever back in The Motherland.
labrinaj2022Jun 5, 2024TRIPADVISOR
A must visit if you in Cape Town
We booked this tour with Kabura Travel. We were picked up by our hotel and transferred to Robben Island. We learnt a lot about Nelson Mandela and the history of South Africa. The whole trip to the island and back is about 4 hours. Thanks to KABURA Travel for such a wonderful service.
Flyer50133636188Jun 4, 2022TRIPADVISOR
Fraud
Use a Uber (10$) to Long Walk To Freedom and buy yourself at ticket for ferry to Robben Island (40$). For me this is fraud
tomasclaessonJun 1, 2022TRIPADVISOR
Fraud!
Fraud! Take a Uber (6-7$) to Long Walk to freedom and pay the entrance (7$). Then visit the harbour with ferry and buy a ticket to Robben Island (40$)
claessontomasMay 29, 2022TRIPADVISOR
Great tour organisation company in Cape Town
Organisation 5 stars, communication and service all I give 5 stars. We visited the big park with Mandela status and robbed island. Best tour. Thank you Jean
Aviles1234Jan 26, 2020TRIPADVISOR