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This historic full-day tour to Robben Island, Long March to Freedom, and the V&A Waterfront is one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town. Your professional local guide will introduce you to the history of Cape Town and South Africa.
This private tour begins with a visit to Robben Island, where you will join a guided tour led by a former political prisoner. You will explore key heritage sites, including the leper graveyard, the Maximum Security Prison, the lime quarry where prisoners laboured, and Nelson Mandela’s cell.
You will then proceed to the Long March to Freedom, where you will learn about Africa’s history—from the first inhabitants, through colonial invasions, to the birth of democratic South Africa in 1994.
The day ends with an unforgettable African dinner and cultural experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers must indicate their preferred pick-up point and will be collected directly from their hotel.
Itinerary
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1Robben Island Museum
Pick-up at your accommodation in Cape Town will be 1 hour before boat departure. You will enjoy a private tour transfer to the Silo District, where you will be dropped off at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. You will board a shared boat to Robben Island Museum, where a resident guide will lead the tour (our driver will not join). The tour lasts about 4 hours, including a bus ride and a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. After returning, your driver will meet you at the Gateway. You will then continue to the V&A Waterfront for lunch, followed by sunset at Signal Hill, before returning to your hotel.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2V&A Waterfront
Stop at one of South Africa’s top attractions, the V&A Waterfront, where you can enjoy lunch at your own expense at one of its award-winning restaurants or explore a wide range of shops, boutiques, and local craft markets. Located in the country’s oldest working harbour, this 123-hectare mixed-use area blends residential and commercial spaces, offering stunning views, vibrant entertainment, and a lively atmosphere that attracts over 23 million visitors each year.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Long March to Freedom
This is a perfect stop after the Robben Island Museum tour, where you learn about the incarceration of South Africa’s political leaders. The Long Walk to Freedom offers insight not only into the apartheid era but also into earlier history, including the first inhabitants of South Africa, such as the Khoi-San people. This is an extraordinary experience, offering a meaningful glimpse into South Africa’s rich traditions and complex history.
1 minute • Admission ticket included -
4GOLD Restaurant
Welcome to Gold Restaurant, situated in Green Point, just 10 minutes from Cape Town city centre. Gold Restaurant is a vibrant African dining experience, offering a 14-course menu accompanied by live drumming, singing, dancing, and Mali puppet performances. You will be warmly welcomed with singing and praise by the staff, with an opportunity to engage in traditional dancing and the rhythms of marimba and djembe drumming—this takes place before dinner at 18:30. Dinner begins at 19:00. Before it starts, waiters will offer a complimentary African face painting experience, a tradition often seen during celebrations and weddings. During dinner, performers take the stage, sharing Pan-African stories through music and dance. Meals are served in metal, clay, and traditional small African pots, creating a fully authentic experience. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—joining us in creating lasting memories.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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