ROBBEN ISLAND · FERRY ROUTES
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Skip the ferry ticket line to Robben Island and tour with an ex-prisoner guide, including Mandela’s cell, in about 4 hours.
Most Popular“Very good to get a tour from an ex political prisoner. I was able to get a lot of valuable information”
Robben Island ferry tour from Cape Town with hotel pickup and a prison visit led by former prisoners. See Mandela’s cell in 5 hours.
“the personalized story and the history was touching. the tour was excellent.”
Cape Town townships tour with District Six, Langa and memorials, plus an included Robben Island ferry ticket.
“The Township tour was excellent. Sam gave detailed history of township..”
Robben Island from Cape Town by priority ferry and prison tour with a former political prisoner guide, including Mandela’s cell.
“Very informative, information straight from an inmate that had been detained on Robben Island. The tour was well-organised and the staff were professional and friendly.”
Skip the ticket line to Robben Island from Cape Town, sail with a shared ferry, hear from an ex-prisoner, and walk Mandela’s route.
“This trip is not worth considering as its cancelled so often. I can't comment on the trip as it failed to take place. The rebooked trip also failed to take place. It should we awarded ZERO STARS but the system does not allow this.”
4-hour Robben Island museum tour from Cape Town with a former political prisoner guide, Mandela cell visit, sea views, and ticket guidance.
Guided Robben Island ferry tour from Cape Town with live ex-prisoner stories and Nelson Mandela’s cell in 4 hours.
Skip ticket lines for Robben Island ferry, tour with an ex-inmate guide, and see Nelson Mandela’s cell from Cape Town.
Half-day Robben Island tour with ferry ticket, former-inmate guided prison visit, then free V&A Waterfront time with hotel pickup.
“Very helpful pick up driver who was sensitive to a mobility issue. Made logistics easy with ticket purchase and escort to the ferry. The tour of the island was guided by an excellent story teller and the guide of the Mandela cell was helpful. Powerful experience.”
Robben Island half-day tour from Cape Town with ferry tickets and hotel transfer. See Mandela’s cell with an English guide in 5 hours.
“Aimable is a great guide who ensures you are comfortable. He's knowledgeable and explains what is required of the trip. Great at time keeping too.”
One full day linking Robben Island prison history with Langa Township, including ferry tickets, transfers, and African lunch.
“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 ZamRead more”
Robben Island ferry and guided tour from Cape Town with a former political prisoner, Mandela’s cell, and wildlife spotting on the island.
“visite annulée par l'organisateur avec proposition de remboursement non encore exécuter ce jour. Je lui envoyé un mail de rappel voici 15 jours mais toujours pas de réponse.Si nécessaire je vous envoie copie des divers mails. Merci pour votre intervention. M Corvers”
Cape Town to Robben Island with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, and a former prisoner guided tour to Mandela’s cell and quarry.
“Took this tour on Nov 19. The tour operator was "Kono Tourism Services". Booking was for a hotel pickup and transport to the ferry to Robben Island. Pick up was on time, and our driver turned out to be the owner who explained everything on how the tour would be conducted. The 30min boat ride…”
Robben Island, Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, the Castle, and District Six in one day with ferry tickets, museum entry, and hotel pickup.
“We booked the trip on-line. Unfortunately everything went wrong ! Nobody met us at the pick up rendez-vous. We angrily called RAW tours…. Remy answered the phone and quickly calmed us down. They missed the booking, but a true test of a Read more”
Robben Island and Stellenbosch wineries day trip from Cape Town: ferry, Prison No 7, penguins, Spice Route tastings, Babylonstoren gardens.
“It was such a wonderful experience touring with Raw Tours. I personally had a blast especially while he explained the history of South Africa specifically Robben Island and Nelson Mandela”
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