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Robben Island Guided Tour plus Hotel Pickup Half Day | 4 hours | 3.4 (7) | $112 | |
Robben Island Half-Day Tour with Ticket, Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off | 5 hours | 4.6 (66) | $61 | View |
Robben Island, Long March to Freedom Exhibition plus Hotel pickup |
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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
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.
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.
We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby and also from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Robben Island Guided Tour plus Hotel Pickup Half Day lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $112 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Children aged 0–11 pay from $112, adults from $112.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby and also from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal Pickup points include ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Flamboyant Travel and Tours.
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| 8 hours |
| 5.0 (1) |
| $112 |
| View |
Robben Island Guided Tour with Ferry and Hotel Pickup | 4h 30min | 4.4 (53) | $60 | View |
Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour, Hotel Pickup included | 8 hours | 4.1 (28) | $112 | View |
Guided Robben Island Historic Prison Tour with Pickup & Drop-off | 4 hours | 4.4 (76) | $62 | View |
Robben Island with Pre-Booked Tickets Half day Tour | 5 hours | 4.7 (20) | $67 | View |