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- French
Escape the crowds and uncover the hidden history of Robben Island with a private tour. This exclusive experience takes you beyond the typical tourist traps for an intimate look at one of the world's most significant historical sites.
Tour Robben Island's historic landmarks with a personal guide at your own pace
Visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years
See the Lime Quarry and Leper Graveyard rarely included on standard tours
Learn about Robben Island's complete history from its indigenous inhabitants to its modern legacy
Includes roundtrip ferry tickets and return transportation to your Cape Town hotel
If you want to truly understand Robben Island beyond the surface, this private tour is a must. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners for a one-of-a-kind perspective on South Africa's powerful history of oppression and triumph over adversity. Make memories to last a lifetime.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Waterfront, entrance 2
Itinerary
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Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail. The island has since become a symbol of the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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...Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Skilled Muslim labourers called Mardijkers moved to the Cape from Southeast Asia and lived in the Bo-Kaap Because the aboriginal tribes in the Cape Colony area resisted the Dutch, slaves were initially imported from Malaysia, Indonesia and different parts of Africa, hence the name “Malay”.The choice of colour is said to be attributed to the fact that while on lease, all the houses had to be white. When this rule was eventually lifted, and the slaves were allowed to buy the properties, all the houses were painted bright colours by their owners as an expression of their freedom.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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