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Robben Island Guided Tour plus Hotel Pickup Half Day
Product code 274124P9
From
From ZAR 1,800
Dates
Available from Jul 18, 2020
Start times
7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 7:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-11, Adult ages 12-80
Options
Robben Island Guided Tour plus Hotel Pickup Half Day
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 1,800
Robben Island Guided Tour plus Hotel Pickup Half Day





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Travelers should book this tour as it is a very informative and provides a lot of information about the social ills in South Africa. A lot of history is learnt on this tour especially with regards to the fight for freedom of South Africa. This is a tour where information is provided by people who lived the experience and not guides who had to study to acquire the necessary qualifications. The Guides here are ex-political prisoners and ex wardens who either worked or were imprisoned at the same time with political prisoners like Nelson Mandela. There are multi-layers of history which tells travelers of the ills of apartheid and how the current regime is trying to create an environment of inclusivity. There is a rare opportunity for travelers to visit the former cell of Nelson Mandela and even take photos.
Overview
Travelers should book this tour as it is a very informative and provides a lot of information about the social ills in South Africa. A lot of history is learnt on this tour especially with regards to the fight for freedom of South Africa. This is a tour where information is provided by people who lived the experience and not guides who had to study to acquire the necessary qualifications. The Guides here are ex-political prisoners and ex wardens who either worked or were imprisoned at the same time with political prisoners like Nelson Mandela. There are multi-layers of history which tells travelers of the ills of apartheid and how the current regime is trying to create an environment of inclusivity. There is a rare opportunity for travelers to visit the former cell of Nelson Mandela and even take photos.
What's Included
Included
Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
Complementary visit to Diamond Works Museum
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at your hotel after the tour
Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We do pick ups from the stop and go area in front of The Silo Hotel Waterfront
End point
We do pick ups from the stop and go area in front of The Silo Hotel Waterfront
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Take a walk on this shopping mall the most visited in South Africa with over 30 million domestic and international tourists. Here we have the most expensive hotels in Cape Town, the One and Only and the Table Bay Hotel. Take a walk and explore some of the major attractions that include the big wheel and the 4 statues of South African Nobel Piece Price Winners. There are countless jewellery shops, clothing boutique shops and restaurants. There is a wide range of curio shops and even toy shops. You can also book a sunset cruise at this place and you can opt to go on a helicopter excursion which can take you to the wineries, safari or even Cape Agulhas.
Stop 2
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Take an emotional 40 minute ferry trip to this island museum which has been declared a world heritage site. Go on a bus tour of this island as you visit and learn about the infrastructure on the island. Visit the blue quarry where political prisoners used to labor as part of their time on the island. Explore the island and come to the house where Robert Sobukwe was kept a prisoner. Take a walk on this island which is surrounded by the ocean but has amazing views of the city of Cape Town and Table mountain. The climax of this tour is a visit to former Nelson Mandela's prison which attracts thousands of visitors annually. Learn about how the political prisoners used to spend time at this island and their difficult social life. The food they ate, conditions under which they survived are all heart wrenching let alone the fact that non white prisoners went bare foot.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
3.4
7 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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