Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket
Traveler rating
4.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket worth booking?
Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket is a 8-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $2500 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $2500 per person
This is an interesting tour as it takes travelers to the most historic places in Cape Town. Cape Town is a world class city which has a rich history, beautiful beaches and amazing people. One of the best ways to learn a
What you get
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
- Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
About this experience
This is an interesting tour as it takes travelers to the most historic places in Cape Town. Cape Town is a world class city which has a rich history, beautiful beaches and amazing people. One of the best ways to learn about all this is a visit to Robben Island Prison Museum which used to be Nelson Mandela prison for 18 years. Travelers learn a lot of the social ills of the previous regime of apartheid and how South Africans are coping with co-existence. A visit to the townships is very informative as you get to see and experience first hand life in the formerly disadvantaged communities. As a traveler you also are able to evaluate how far the government has gone in providing its promises pre-independence. Travelers also have a great opportunity to interact with the locals especially in Bo-Kaap and Langa. This tour gives travelers a true picture of the current socio-economic situation in South Africa rather than returning home after a visit to the city.
What's included
Included
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
- Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
V&A Waterfront
Take a walk on this magnificent shopping mall. The most visited and the most popular in South Africa. There are many trendy shops that includes boutique shops and curio shops. Jewellery shops are also all over and you can spoil yourself with some of the most amazing jewellery. Look out for the big wheel which is also a major attraction. Take a walk to the 4 statues of the Nobel Peace Prize Winners in South Africa
15 minutes here
Robben Island Museum
Take a 40 minute ferry trip to this world renowned heritage site. The first part of the tour sees you get a bus trip around the island. The trip takes you around to places like Robert Sobukwe's former prison House. It also takes you to the blue Quarry where the political ex-prisoners used to labor as part of their imprisonment. Take a short 30 minute break which allows you to walk about as you stretch and grab a cup of coffee. Take amazing photos of the city of Cape Town and the iconic Table Mountain from this island. Proceed on your emotional tour as you visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in jail. This is the climax of the tour as you are allowed to take photos of the cell up close. A visit to other cells is also enlightening, informative and very historical. This part of the tour is conducted by ex-political prisoners which means you get to learn from people who lived the experience. Ex- prison warders are also employed as tourist guides on this tour.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Bo-Kaap
Visit these colourful houses which are a major attraction in the city of Cape Town. Take a walk on the cobbled streets and interact with the locals. Take many photos in this magical neighborhood where the houses are in different colors as an expression of freedom. Take a walk and see why this is a favorite movie location. The views from the top facing the city of Cape Town are simply jaw dropping. Explore the local area including a the Mosques which are part of the heritage in this place. You can also visit the Bo-Kaap Museum for an in depth history of the coming of the Malay communities.
30 minutes here
The first port of call on this interesting tour. Visit this Community centre and learn how to make pottery. Explore the wares on sale here that includes amazing sand products. Learn how to play the African drum as you take a 5 to 10 minute lesson. There are lot of top quality art and craft on sale by the locals who earn a living selling to travelers. Shop for amazing pottery which has extra ordinary designs to suit an occasion.
30 minutes here
Take a walk in the townships and learn how the locals survive. Look out for the "smilies' - local delicacy and a well cooked head of a sheep. A walk in the streets here tells you how shipping containers have been converted into small shops, hair salons and even barber shops. Talk to the community and get a feel of how they perceive the current government against their socio-economic aspirations. Look out for the local kids playing in the streets and how welcoming they are each time they see travelers visiting their area. Visit a local African beer brewing facility and see how the locals spend their time. If you so wish, take a taste of the local opaque beer which is low on alcohol content.
60 minutes here
Take a walk past this Police Station which serves the local communities. Take a walk in the oldest hostels which were build to accommodate male migrant workers from the Eastern Cape. There are stalls of art and craft also which is meant to support the local communities. Explore the vibrant township street full of life and exposes you to the spirit of entrepreneuriship. There is also a local creche where kids attend pre-school. A visit to this place show how much ill-equipped the township educational facilities are. But the kids do not bother about many things as they carry on business as usual.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cape Town
Travelers are picked up in front of the Silo Hotel Waterfront by the drop and go area
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Travelers are picked up in front of the Silo Hotel Waterfront by the drop and go area
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Flamboyant Travel and Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Robben Island
The bus ride and guide were great. We had a very large group, and our guide at the prison didn’t have a microphone so we were unable to hear or see anything It felt very rushed
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the bus ride and your guide. We’re sorry to hear that the Robben Island prison tour felt rushed and that it was difficult to hear the guide in such a large group. While the on-site guiding is managed directly by the Robben Island team, we’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to them so they’re aware of the challenges you experienced. We really appreciate your input it helps us work with our partners to improve future tours for all our guests.
via Viator
Hard living conditions at Robben Island
This is a great tour as it provided us with the history of South Africa intertwined with the government of Apartheid's evil regime. It was totally inhuman for the apartheid regime to treat natives of the country in such a way. This tour is well arranged since it is well complimented by a tour of the township known as Langa where we were given an opportunity to interact with the locals. We also visited some of the Hostels which were built for male workers coming from the Eastern cape since time immemorial. Thanks to Zamile the local guide who is well schooled in the local history. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $2500 to $2900
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
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Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $2500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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