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Robben Island Nelson Mandela's Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets

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On this tour, you will learn finer details of the history of world statesman Nelson Mandela, His imprisonment and life at Robben Island for 18 years of his 27 years. You will also interact face to face with those still living under the inhumane effects of apartheid during the Langa leg of the tour. Despite attaining independence in 1994, many blacks are still living in shacks and delipidated houses.
  • Return transfer to Langa for the township experience
  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • African Lunch in an African restaurant
  • Return ticket to Robben Island Museum from the V & A Waterfront Mall at the Gateway to Robben Island
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

We pick up all travellers in Cape Town up to Camps Bay –those outside this pickup area must find their way to the Robben Island Gateway at the V & A Waterfront and are advised to be there at least 30min before the ferry departs. Departure times are subject to boarding times on the tickets.

Traveler pickup
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
  • 1 Waal Straat, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
  • Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central, South Africa
    Robben Island is an island in Table Bay – Cape Town. It was named by the Dutch- Robben Island and the British had called it Seal Island. It was used as an animal quarantine station, as a leper colony and for isolation of mainly political prisoners. To date, three former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma. Robben Island was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1999 and offers daily tours. Tour to this world Heritage site begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. After pick-up from your hotel in Cape Town, you will be driven to the V&A Waterfront where you board the Robben Island Ferry to the world-famous place of incarceration of Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years. This place dubbed “South Africa Alcatraz” served as a leper colony, a place of isolation, banishment, and imprisonment. The Island is a state reminder of the harsh conditions endured as a reward for freedom from the Government of apartheid. After the historical, emotional, educative and informative tour which is conducted either by ex-prison warders or ex-prisoners of Robben Island, you board the ferry back to the Waterfront.
    240 minutes
  • Cape Town, South Africa
    In Cape Town, there are plenty of restaurants offering delicious traditional African dishes from various countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Congo, and Ethiopia. We will visit one of them and that will leave you finger-licking. You may also want to try the famed South African braai (barbecue) and Malay curry dishes that Cape Town restaurants are famous for.
    90 minutes
  • Washington St, Langa, Cape Town, 7455, South Africa
    In South Africa, the term township or location refer to the often underdeveloped racially segregated urban areas that, from the 19th century till 1994 – the era when apartheid came to an end, where reserved for non-whites, that is, Africans, Coloureds and Indians Townships were or are still referred to as locations or lokasies in Afrikaans and also called “Kasie” in slang, which is a short version of “lokasie”. Townships have large informal settlements sprouting up in unexpected areas. Despite all this, townships in South Africa are known to be very vibrant, steeped in history with a strong sense of togetherness and a great sense of belonging, community, and cohesion. It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days. ITINERARY Experience- The Oldest Township in South Africa. >Take a walk in Langa Township. > Learn a bit of Xhosa for greeting the locals as you tour Langa. > If its a Sunday morning visit local church for an African Worship experience. Visit Guga S'thebe Cultural Centre. > Enjoy art, design and performance. You may even learn how to play the African drum Apartheid Hostel Visit > Hear the heart-rending stories of great-grandchildren of migrant workers that lived in the ‘bachelor flats’ whilst their wives and kids worked at farms many kilometers. > Learn the history of apartheid Art and Craft Market Visit > Walk through the art and craft market where you have the opportunity to buy locally made art and craft. These include: *bead-work, *stone curving, *wooden sculptures, *wire art and craft and many more. *traditional dresses African Witch-doctor visit This witchdoctor is available for consultation by all visitors at a minimal price. Since Africans are very superstitious, meeting the witchdoctor will make you understand township life from a spiritual viewpoint. Langa Taxi Rank See how the township transportation system works. At the taxi rank you will see many small businesses selling their wares and services including braai (barbecue). If fortunate, you might even catch some free public performances by local musicians and artists.
    150 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress comfortably/ wear comfortable walking shoes
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
ramabelemn
21 Dec 2022
At first it was the issue of time , whether to take the tour and once a decision was made, it is one to remember in a life time..
Exclusivetoures4279
20 Aug 2022
This is a well structured tour which is very informative and educational. It removes all all the mythical beliefs about Robben Island and how Mandela was treated. We learnt a lot also about the struggle icons of the liberation of South Africa. History comes alive with the ex-prisoners who took us on tour. Thanks to Raw Tours... Really Great experience hard to forget in life.
middletonc1
03 Aug 2022
Remmy was a fantastic guide during our trip to Robben Island and to the Township of Langa. We learned so much about the history of South Africa and had fun while doing it. Remmy was knowledgeable and very kind. He introduced us to Zamile who gave us a tour through the township of Langa. We visited the art and cultural center in the township and learned how mosaics and pottery are made and played the drums. It was a truly humbling experience to tour through the township. Thank you again Remmy for the excellent tour!
This tour in Cape Town is organized by Raw Tours Cape Town

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