Half Day Cape Town Anti-Apartheid Struggle Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Begin with a drive to Sea Point Promenade, where a pair of giant stainless-steel sunglasses, meant to honour the late president Nelson Mandela, stares out to Robben Island, where he was incarcerated. Hear more about Robben Island, a symbol of resilience, hope, & the fight for justice in South Africa. Travel to Bonteheuwel and Athlone on the Cape Flats, a cultural hub with significant ties to the anti-apartheid struggle. Enjoy a local delicacy. Hear more about the Athlone heroes, Ashley Kriel, that was shot dead by the security police at a ‘safe house’ in Athlone and Anton Fransch, who faced a brutal end in the epic ‘Battle of Athlone’. Visit the Trojan Horse Memorial, commemorating the Trojan Horse Massacre, when three young people were killed and several others injured by members of the apartheid security police. The tour returns & concludes at the Cape Town City Hall, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man on 11 February 1990, after 27 years in jail.

Pickup Information

Should your Hotel not be listed, please contact us so we can confirm if we would be able to pick up and drop off from your hotel. Should guests meet at the starting point, guests are to contact us 24 hours prior to departure in order ffor us to provide collection time. .

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Visit the Trojan Horse Memorial

Expert local tour guide

Visit the sites where Ashley Kriel & Anton Fransch were killed

Light Lunch

Exclusion

All drinks and beverages

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour starts at 8:00 AM; pickup begins around 7:45 AM

Return to your hotel around 12:30 PM

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town city center is included

Pickup is available from hotels and guest houses in Cape Town city center

Please wait at the hotel's main reception desk 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time, your guide will meet you there.

You’ll receive your exact pickup details via email the day before the tour