Robben Island & Cape Town History
The prison, the museum and the neighbourhood — the three places that together explain twentieth-century Cape Town.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–12 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs from
- Cape Town
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Key Stops & Sights on This Route
- History & UNESCO Site
Robben Island Museum
Robben Island, Table Bay
Take a short ferry ride across Table Bay to tour the historic maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his life.
- History & Culture
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
Learn about Cape Town's history and the stories of thousands of residents forcibly relocated during the Apartheid era.
- Culture & Heritage
Bo-Kaap Historic District
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Wander through vibrant, pastel-painted streets, uncover rich Cape Malay heritage, and sample authentic local spices and cuisine.
The day
Island, museum, neighbourhood
Morning ferry to Robben Island with a former political prisoner as guide, then District Six Museum and Bo-Kaap in the afternoon.
What is included
Included
- Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour
- District Six Museum entrance
- Guided walk through Bo-Kaap
- Private vehicle with guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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