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Robben Island Prison Museum and Diamond Museum Plus Ferry Tickets
Product code 178712P36
From
From ZAR 2,900
Dates
Aug 11, 2026 to Jul 29, 2027
Start times
8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-9, Youth ages 10-17, Adult ages 18-65, Senior ages 66-100
Options
Robben Island Prison Museum and Diamond Museum Plus Ferry Tickets
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Portuguese, French
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 2,900
Robben Island Prison Museum and Diamond Museum Plus Ferry Tickets





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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Portuguese, French
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
This is one of the most important and famous tours in Cape Town. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn the history of South Africa through a visit to Robben Island. This is a world heritage site where Nelson Mandela spend 18 of his 27 years of incarceration. Not only do you learn about this imprisonment but you also learn about how they treated him during that time. There is more to this visit as travelers also visit The Lepers' Graveyard and the quarry. This tour bring to life the history of South Africa most of which many do not know until they have visited this place. This is also a very ideal location for photos of Cape Town from the the bay's back drop. After that travelers are taken through the history of diamonds in South Africa. How the diamond industry shaped the history and its contribution to the South African economy.
Overview
This is one of the most important and famous tours in Cape Town. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn the history of South Africa through a visit to Robben Island. This is a world heritage site where Nelson Mandela spend 18 of his 27 years of incarceration. Not only do you learn about this imprisonment but you also learn about how they treated him during that time. There is more to this visit as travelers also visit The Lepers' Graveyard and the quarry. This tour bring to life the history of South Africa most of which many do not know until they have visited this place. This is also a very ideal location for photos of Cape Town from the the bay's back drop. After that travelers are taken through the history of diamonds in South Africa. How the diamond industry shaped the history and its contribution to the South African economy.
What's Included
Included
Opportunity to buy precious gems
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at your hotel after the tour
Ferry Ticket to Robben Island and entry to the Diamond Museum
Entry fees to Diamond Museum
Registered Tour Guide
Not included
Lunch
Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Pick ups at the Silo are done at the drop and go area
End point
Pick ups at the Silo are done at the drop and go area
Itinerary
Stop 1
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Visit one of the most popular prison in the world, Prison No 7 where Nelson Mandela spend the greater part of his 27 years of imprisonment. Take photos of this now famous Prison Museum while you get detailed information about how Mandela was treated. Take a visit to the Penguin Sanctuary where you will encounter the flightless birds in their natural habitat. Travelers also have an opportunity of visiting The Lepers Graveyard - one of the most visited on the island. Explore The Prison Museum also as you are taken on a guided tour of this former prison. This is normally done by ex-prisoners or wardens who are now employed as the guides on this island.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Visit this amazing museum and learn the history Diamonds in South Africa. Learn more about the world's most precious gem. Go on a guided tour where you get to know more about the diamond industry. Get to know about the diamond rush in South Africa, diamond mining gear how diamonds are formed. Learn how diamonds are manufactured into a final product and also the largest diamond mined in South Africa.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
4.5
2 reviews
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