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Robben Island interesting stop before boat, Tickets conf by 8h15

Cape Town, South Africaby ML Sultan Travel & Tours

  • 4.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 200 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Return Transfer included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point & Camps Bay hotels 1 Robben Island Ticket included per person * Transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway by driver. * Reminder there is a long queue whilst waiting to board the boat * Boat docks at Robben Island then Island guide escort guests to the bus for a tour around the Island * Visit some famous prisoner cells including Nelson Mandela's cell * Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland * Stay at waterfront for a meal *own account* or explore waterfront area * If guest want to return to hotel, driver will do a return transfer back Please Note: Sometimes there are operational issues and boats may be delayed this is beyond our control as a Tour Operator.

What's included

  • Robben Island Ticket
  • Transfer with a driver from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway
  • Return transfer to hotel immediately after boat trip
  • Meal
  • driver gratuity optional

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Robben Island Museum

    4 hours

    Pickup from your hotel in Cape Town City Centre/ Sea Point/ Camps Bay hotels with a guide Guide drop guests off at Silo hotel walk up the steps see the red clocktower with Mandela Gateway on the right side of the Clocktower Security will do a bag check Proceed to follow the queue Show your ticket and ID to staff Board the boat for 30 minute ride to island At the island disembark and walk to the bus with a guide for a bus ride around the Island Then at the prison there is a Guided Walk around the prison by ex-prisoner Boat trip back to Mainland Enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the V&A Waterfront or return back to hotel. Please note: Robben Island tickets are not refundable or changeable. If boats are cancelled, we issue a refund less the transfer price and Viator's commission.

Meeting and pickup

We pick up from Cape Town and surrounding areas within 9 kms of City. This is a transfer from hotel to Nelson Mandela Gateway with one stop en route. Ticket to Robben Island. We hand over tickets at Nelson Mandela Gateway. We buy a wrap/sandwich at Cafe in Waterfront Driver or Guide do not escort the guests to Robben Island. There are 2 guides on the island. 1 guide is on the bus. 1 guide is at the prison. Boat takes 30 minutes to the island. Disembark and walk to the bus where the guide is. 45 minute drive in the bus around the island. Walk with ex prisoner at Prison. Return to boat and arrive at Waterfront - Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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