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Overview

Skip the ticketing line and take a shared boat trip to Robben Island Museum and explore the island where Nobel Prize Winner and former South African President Nelson Mandela was held as a political prisoner for 18-years of his 27 years sentence. Secure your Robben Island boat trip and museum tour ticket early to avoid disappointment as this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. On this tour, you can view the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and learn about the dramatic history of the Maximum Security Prison and South Africa from a former political Robben Island prisoner. Take a historical walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on the Long Walk to Freedom pathway. This is one of the most enlightening historic tours you will experience on your journey to Cape Town, South Africa.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Robben Island Museum

Arrive 30 minutes before the time shown on your ticket at Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island Silo District, V&A Waterfront with a copy of your ID on your phone or the original. Skip the ticketing line and proceed directly to the boat departures line. Once you have boarded the shared boat you will set sail for 30-minutes on the open sea to Robben Island Museum. Upon your arrival at the Robben Island Jetty, you will disembark the boat and be guided on a bus by an ex-political prisoner who is a Robben Island Tour Guide for a tour of the island. The guide will provide live commentary about Robben Island and its history, indicating the various homes of ex-political prisoners and other landmarks. The tour will culminate with a view of the prison cell where former President Nelson Mandela was held as a prisoner and an opportunity to take a walk in his footsteps of Nelson Mandela on The Long Walk to Freedom. Once the tour of Robben Island has concluded, you will return to the Jetty.

Inclusion

Shared Robben Island boat trip & museum tour admission ticket (South Africans)

Exclusion

Transfers between the V&A Waterfront &your accommodation

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 pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please provide us with a WhatsApp cellphone number or email address so that we can send you your official admission ticket for the Robben Island tour. Travelers are requested to arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, 30-minutes before the boat departure time shown on their ticket. Please bring along your passport (copies accepted) for verification by Robben Island authorities on the day of the tour. Please provide us with the full names and date of birth for each participant when booking this tour. Without these details, we cannot allocate your official admission ticket. This offer is recommended for Non-South African travelers. It is not recommended for South African residents as they qualify for special rates. All bookings are non-refundable as Robben Island does not accept cancellations for refunds. Please ensure you have provided us with the correct details and chosen your correct departure time slot. In the event that Robben Island cancels the boat trip due to unfavorable weather conditions, you can either reschedule for the next available date or you may contact us through Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences for a full refund. Please bring along a warm jacket in case of cold weather conditions at sea.

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