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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Robben Island museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance.
Embark on a unique opportunity to take the long walk to freedom in the historical footsteps of former President Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held & incarcerated him for 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment. Listen to the true-life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island.
Then the breathtaking view of Cape Town city, Table Mountain. one of the best tourist attractions in South Africa and one of the new World's seven wonders of nature, very rich in floral biodiversity, which is home to 8 200 and is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom world heritage site. Take a cableway cart and experience the beauty of Mother City from the far top.
Continue to Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, St George,s Cathedral church, and Groote Kerk.
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WiFi on board
Bottled water
Round trip transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Entry/Admission to Robben Island.
Parking Fees
Driver/Guide
Passenger Liability Cover
Gratuities
Lunch
Entry/Admission to Table Mountain. ( R 395 P.A & R 195 P.C).
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Travelers can enter their own pickup point within 15 Kms radius of the City Centre.
Travelers have to share their pickup location / address and they will be picked up right at their door.
Should you not meet this requirement, we have a meeting point at The Nelson Mandela Gateway at V&A Waterfront.
Traveler pickup
V&A Complex, PierHead, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central, South Africa Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town. You will receive a shared transfer from your hotel in Cape Town to the Silo District where you will be escorted to the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Here you will charter a shared to Robben Island museum where you will be met by a former political prisoner who will conduct the tour of the Island. (Please note that our tour guide/driver will not be joining you on the tour of the Robben Island museum.) The entire tour lasts +-4 hours which includes hotel pick up. For part of the tour, you will be transported around the island by bus, before you visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela and take the long walk to freedom. Upon our arrival back at the Jetty, your Tour Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the Nelson Mandela Gateway for your next stop. 240 minutes
Table Mountain, South Africa After the Robben Island Tour, you will meet your driver waiting for you at the Waterfront gateway, he will recommend the best restaurant for lunch. After lunch the tour continues to the .most beautiful Table Mountain, here you will take around the cableway cart to see the breathtakingly beautiful views of Cape Town City. You will have the opportunity to take as many pictures as you like.
120 minutes
Bo-kaap, Cape Town Central, South Africa Known as the Malay Quarter is the colorful Bo-Kaap. A multicultural neighborhood dominantly populated by Muslims. Bo-Kaap contains the largest concentration of pre-1850 architecture in South Africa and it's the oldest surviving residential neighborhood in Cape Town.
Here you will experience the beautiful rainbow houses, learn more about the History and Culture of Bo-Kaap, taste delicious Cape Malay cuisine at one of the finest restaurants, get to mingle with the locals, and take lots of artistic, colorful breathtaking pictures. 30 minutes
Company's Gardens, Cape Town Central, South Africa The oldest Garden, Park, and Heritage site in South Africa. It was originally created in 1650 reason being to grow and produce fresh food to fill up the ships rounding the cape. It was also the starting point for the 30,000-strong demonstration led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1989 and where Tutu coined the phrase ‘rainbow people’ to describe the diversity of South Africa’s population.
The Garden is home to overwhelming famous squirrels, you can purchase a bag of nuts to feed them, one thing kids love is feeding squirrels. The food is to die for as, they serve traditional Capetonian food along with standard lunch, the food is simple but delicious. The Garden is also home to the South African National Gallery, it holds temporary exhibitions by some of the country’s top artists & occasional international artists too.
This is a great way to spend a few hours and feed the squirrels, taste the Capetonian food and get to go to an art exhibition at the South African National Gallery. 30 minutes
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town Central, South Africa A 44-year-old both metropolitical church of the Anglican Church of South Africa and a congregation. This church was used as a religious and political seat by the first black archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu.
The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu was internationally known for leading an activist anti-apartheid movement from here, he invited people of all races and backgrounds into this church and for this reason, the cathedral was recognized by many as a symbol of Democracy. The stained glass windows are very appealing and right across is a portion of the Berlin Wall. 30 minutes
Groote Kerk, Cape Town Central, South Africa A Dutch-Reformed church in Cape Town and the oldest place of Christian Worship in South Africa was built in 1841 by Herman Schuette.
This church is the centerpiece of picture square, standing just short of 150ft, the steeple rises from the double transept building while soaring stained glass windows and a high barrel-vaulted ceiling grace the interior. 20 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE know that if Robben Island OR Table Mountain is NOT operating due to bad weather, the Tour will continue. Should you wish to cancel further proceeding upon finding that Robben Island OR Table Mountain is not operating, PLEASE advice your Tour guide to drop you back at your Hotel before proceeding with the rest of the Tour, otherwise we can not give you a refund if you proceed with the Tour.
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.
LeQuita_B
19 Apr 2023
Our tour guide was super nice, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. He even snapped a few great photos! If you’re into history and great views, this is for you!
Diane_H
23 Oct 2022
We had a very good experience on Robin Island but the only challenge was that our boat going over was delayed for 50 minutes and so that was very frustrating. The former prisoner who was our guide was extremely informative and interesting. The water was pretty rough coming back.
elenamA8103AR
26 Dec 2021
Knowledgeable and professional tour guide.
Called days ahead to male sure we were prepared for the tours and was on time to pick us up. Also, very friendly and helpful. If you come to Cape Town, give Jim a call, you won’t be disappointed!
This tour in
Cape Town
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Aim Cape Tours.
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