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Robben Island - The March Walk to Freedom 1
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Robben Island Pre-Booked Ferry Ticket & Guided Prison Tour

By Beyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $78 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Visit Robben Island with a pre-booked ferry ticket from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. This official shared museum experience includes the return ferry crossing, island bus tour, and guided prison visit, including the historic prison where Nelson Mandela was held. Ideal for travellers who want a simple, ticket-only way to experience Robben Island. Hotel transfers are not included.

  • Pre-booked Robben Island ferry ticket from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
  • Return ferry crossing from the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
  • Official guided Robben Island Museum tour included
  • Visit the historic maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was held
  • Learn from an official museum guide or former political prisoner
  • See key island landmarks, including the prison, lime quarry and historic sites
  • Avoid the stress of trying to secure Robben Island tickets on your own

Activity location

  • The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Non-South African Citizen

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$78.40 x 1 Adult$78.40
Total
Price is $78.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Official shared island bus tour and Guided prison tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Robben Island Prison Museum admission ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return Robben Island ferry ticket from the Nelson Mandela Gateway
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-booked ticket assistance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket delivery by WhatsApp, iMessage or Email where possible
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please ensure that you add your proper information such as the correct country code and mobile number because your tickets will be sent via WhatsApp or iMessage or email.
  • Kindly note that this offer is for International travellers. (Non South Africans)
  • If South Africans purchase this ticket at their own accord we would require their ID numbers and full names of everyone in the group.
  • Please bring your identity document copy with you on your mobile phone.

Activity itinerary

The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, check your ticket details, complete boarding procedures and prepare for the ferry crossing to Robben Island. (30-minutes) Travel by shared ferry from Cape Town across Table Bay to Robben Island. Weather and sea conditions may affect ferry operations. (30-minutes)

Robben Island Museum

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Join the official shared island bus tour and see important historical landmarks connected to Robben Island’s political, military and social history. Walk through the historic prison complex with an official Robben Island Museum guide. Learn about the history of the prison and its conditions of life experienced by the political prisoners, and Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment journey on the island. End off with the Long March to Freedom in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela.

The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After this enlightening historical tour you will board the return ferry to the V&A Waterfront, where the experience ends back at the original meeting point.

Location

Activity location

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    The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
    • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    • 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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