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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

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Activity provider:Sams Cultural Tours
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

Activity provider:Sams Cultural Tours
4.1  / 5
951 reviews
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From US$ 42.63 per person

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Take the ferry to Robben Island from Cape Town and visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was kept during Apartheid. Learn about the dramatic history of South Africa from one of the former prisoners.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
The pickup point will be: Camps Bay, Sea Point, Green Point, City Centre (CBD, Gardens, Tamboerskloof, Oranjezicht), Woodstock, Waterfront. If you are staying outside the pickup area, you will have to make arrangements with the activity provider to get your ticket within the pickup area. If you are staying at the Waterfront, please be aware you will be charged for transportation anyways.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Take the ferry to Robben Island
  • Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
  • Learn about life during Apartheid from a former prisoner
  • Pre-book your ticket to Robben Island to secure your visit
  • Travel in comfort with pickup from your hotel
Full description

Take the ferry to Robben Island and tour the prison where Nelson Mandela was confined. Learn about South Africa's history of Apartheid and life in the prison from a former prisoner.

Depart from Cape Town on a shared bus to the V&A Waterfront. Collect your ticket and make your way to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Sail out to the island on a 45-minute journey.

On arrival, embark on a bus tour of the island before visiting the prison and the cell where Nelson Mandela was kept for 18 of his 27 prison years. Gain an insight into the history and conditions of the prison from a former prisoner.

After the tour, return to Cape Town and be dropped off at the V&A Waterfront. Here you will be free to return to your accommodation independently or continue touring the beautiful city.

Includes
  • Pickup from hotel and accommodations in central Cape Town
  • Live guide
  • Ferry ticket to Robben Island
  • Tour of the island and prison
  • Hotel and accommodation drop-off
  • Food and lunch (optional)

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • The ferry to Robben Island is subject to weather and sometimes trips get canceled. In case of cancellation, you will be able to reschedule directly at the Robben Island ticket counter (subject to availability) or apply for a refund to GetYourGuide
  • For rescheduled tickets you will have to make your own way to the waterfront
  • The activity provider may phone you shortly before the tour. When booking, please make sure to provide your number
  • Childeren require proof of date of birth.
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4.1 /5

based on 951 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.1/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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Unlike other experiences on our wonderful SA adventure this one was always going to be more educational and thought provoking. I personally felt almost obliged to visit the island that in some ways epitomises the struggles of the country. It was a different experience, but just as good as others in different ways. Our guide was obviously knowledgeable as he too was part if the story. Can't complain about anything with the trip with the possible exception if the price. We booked on line and paid what was the equivalent of over £100 which in comparison to the other experiences we took part in we thought was a little out of kilter.

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March 30, 2023

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Graham – United KingdomVerified booking

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Good communication, they sent me the ticket one day before and smooth pick up. Yet I don’t think it was worth it. Could have done it on my own. I only booked it as I was trying to book from RI website before I arrive and it was not working and was afraid it will be fully booked when I arrive, but I think its expensive given that they don’t offer anything extra. But overall it was an ok purchase given my situation.

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January 2, 2023

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Yasmine – United Arab EmiratesVerified booking

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Emotional, sad & heartbroken to hear/see Sobukwe house/prison....and the story behind.... Wish we should have seen it inside, the same as Mandela's & his fellows..... Standing & listening in the scorching sun after disembarking barking from buses was a little bit to much.... Cells visit & the story behind was too short Registers/time book, boots, etc (in 1 of the 'offices' were never explained The narration was one-sided/focused more on Rivonia Trialists We were told more about Cell No 4 & nothing about Cells 1-3, 5-????? occupants

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April 5, 2021

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