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Beyond the Prison: Robben Island Experience

Cape Town, South Africaby Cape friendly Tours and Events Management

  • 3 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Tour includes Robben Island tickets ferry (our option is subject to weather permitting and availability)11 kilometer out of Cape Town lies Robben Island,a true symbol of triumph over adversity. A 2,5 hour tour of the museum on the Island begins at the Mandela Gateway in V&A Waterfront.After a 45 minute ferry ride,our group take a tour of the former maximum-Security jail,and a 30 minute bus ride around the Island.Robben Island is where former late political prisoner Nelson Mandela and others developed their concepts for post -apartheid South Africa concepts that led to the overthrow of a brutal regime and the development of the one of the world’s most liberal democracy. Once ferry returns, we may proceed to the place of his released 1990. please let us know on time if you are interested to meet one and only private guide to unpack them history for the few years he was at the house of arrests.please be aware the experience is very heavy and careful planned those who wants to hear more!!!

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Robben Island tickets ferry
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Waterfront Clock Tower

    2 hours

    We will meet private guide that can take you inside the house where the late Mr Nelson Mandela spend 2years before his released in 1990. if you are interested to see where he was in isolation. please be aware the information from the guide is very heavy and informative that will add more to your expectations and questions you have all will be answered. tour is available strictly on request to visit the house inside at additional cost for 2 hours Tour.

Meeting and pickup

The guide will meet guests at the hotel foyer or designated boutique hotel one hour before ferry departure. This is to avoid disappointment in case of ferry changes or cancellations. Tours are subject to weather, and guests will be advised of alternative options if required.

End point

The guide will meet guests at the hotel foyer or designated boutique hotel one hour before ferry departure. This is to avoid disappointment in case of ferry changes or cancellations. Tours are subject to weather, and guests will be advised of alternative options if required.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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