Cape Town Township Tour including Robben Island - Walk to Freedom Tour
Cape Town

Price: Z1,920
Min age: 0
Rating 4.25 / 5 [179 ratings]
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One of the most poignant destinations for any visitor to Cape Town, this UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and museum is an infamous prison island in the middle of Table Bay. During apartheid it held some of SA’s most famous political prisoners, including former president Nelson Mandela.
It remains as an important reminder of the evils of the apartheid era, brought home powerfully by the guides, some of whom are former inmates.
Ferries across to the island depart from the Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront. Arrive 30 minutes before departure, and use the time to see the Nelson Mandela Gateway and Jetty 1 exhibitions. The complete tour, with ferry crossing, lasts about 3.5 hours in total.
Tickets need to be booked online weeks, if not months, ahead as it frequently sells out. It’s also weather dependent, so buy your ticket for the first part of your stay. If it’s then cancelled, you may still get to go a few days later.
The food kiosks on the island are not of great quality. Plan to eat before or after your trip.
Tours all year round, seven days a week. Ferries across to the island depart every two hours throughout the day, weather permitting.
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A vibrant, multicultural city with dramatic scenery, adrenaline adventure galore, Africa’s best art scene, golden beaches world-class wine regions and outstanding gastronomy. All in the shadows of the mighty Table Mountain.