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Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour
Monday, August 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM (venue local time)
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Visit Robben Island and learn more about South Africa's past. Start at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, situated in the Clocktower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront.
Next, hop aboard a shared ferry for a 30-minute boat ride to Robben Island. Once there, enjoy a guided bus tour with live commentary, offering information the island's landmarks, monuments, and structures.
For detailed information, an ex-political prisoner from Robben Island will provide a personal recounting of prison life during turbulent times. See inside the prison cell of one of the greatest political leaders in the world, Nelson Mandela.
Finally, wrap up the tour with a 30-minute ferry ride back to Cape Town.
Next, hop aboard a shared ferry for a 30-minute boat ride to Robben Island. Once there, enjoy a guided bus tour with live commentary, offering information the island's landmarks, monuments, and structures.
For detailed information, an ex-political prisoner from Robben Island will provide a personal recounting of prison life during turbulent times. See inside the prison cell of one of the greatest political leaders in the world, Nelson Mandela.
Finally, wrap up the tour with a 30-minute ferry ride back to Cape Town.
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When is Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour?
Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour takes place on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM (venue local time) at Robben Island Museum, Cape Town.
Where is Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour taking place?
Robben Island: Ferry Ticket & Prison Museum Tour is held at Robben Island Museum, Private Bag Robben Island, Cape Town,, Cape Town, South Africa.
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