Long walk to freedom(Full day township & Robben Island Tour)

Activity Description

This tour looks at the current social and economical situation faced by those living in township communities.
It also looks at current development programs aimed at improving The lives of people living in township communities vs. The struggle of the past which lead into the likes of Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment at Robben Island.

´The Robben Island visit includes: (Please note we do not book tickets this you do on your own we merely provide you with all information required to do so)´

A return ferry ride.
A guided tour of Robben Island and the prison including Nelson Mandela’s cell.
The tour ends after the return ferry trip at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, Clock-tower, V&A Waterfront. Return to the hotel not included.
Please note; that under the New Robben Island museum compliance regulation, the full names of all participants, as well as their passport or ID numbers, are required in order to be able to purchase tickets. As such on the day of the tour please see to it that you have your identification document or certified copy to confirm your identity.

This tour looks at the current social and economical situation faced by those living in township communities it also looks at current development programs aimed at improving the lives of people living in township communities vs the struggle of the past which lead into the likes of Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment at Robben Island

Arrangements

Duration 8 hours

When Daily year round

Where Departure Point: Our Pick ups are done in all accommodation establishments within Cape Town city centre , waterfront along the Atlantic seaboard up to and including Camps bay Return Point: not included tour ends at the waterfront when you are dropped off for your Robben Island tour in the afternoon

Weather All weather conditions

What to Wear Comfortable clothing Bring a sweater for the return boat from the Island

Things to Bring Copy of passport or photo of it needed when boarding to complete your booking full names and passport numbers are required. Camera, extra cash

Guests or Spectators Only paying guest allowed

Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions*Vehicle
Guide
Township Tour
Exclusions
Meals,
Refreshments,
Gratuities
Ticket for the Robben Island tour

Notes
Departs from 8.30 am.
8.30 am – 12.30 pm – Camissa Township Tour.
12.30 pm – 12.50 pm – Lunch Break at V&A Waterfront and Robben Island tour ticket (not included).
12.50 pm – Proceed to Nelson Mandela Gateway.
13.00 pm – 17.00 pm – Robben Island Tour. Tickets for the ferry to Robben Island are subject to weather conditions and availability. Especially in high season (August – February) be aware that the ferry may not necessarily run at the end of the Township tour. In this case, you will be asked to make your way to the harbor.
###(Tour ends at V&A Waterfront)###
Please pre book your ticket for the Robben Island tour in order to not be disappointed tickets are sold online or at the ticket office at the Nelson Mandela gateway to Robben Island building waterfront online website is https://robbenisland.plankton.mobi