Robben Island and Langa Township Freedom Heritage Tour

Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Begin your experience at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll board the ferry to Robben Island. Enjoy the scenic journey across Table Bay before disembarking on the island.

Explore Robben Island with a guided tour of its historic sites and former maximum-security prison. Learn about the island’s role in South Africa’s history and the struggle against apartheid, including the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was held.

After the island tour, board the ferry back to Cape Town and continue to Langa Township, Cape Town’s oldest township.

Meet a local guide and discover Langa’s history, culture, community, and everyday life.

Walk through parts of the township and learn about the impact of apartheid, the history of forced removals, and the important role that communities such as Langa played in South Africa’s journey to freedom and democracy.

The tour ends in Langa.

What's included

  • Robben Island guided tour
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected Cape Town areas
  • Professional local tourist guide
  • Langa Township guided experience
  • Robben Island ferry ticket
  • Meals(optional)
  • Gratuities(optional)

What to expect

  1. Robben Island Museum
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the historic Robben Island Museum and former maximum-security prison. Learn about South Africa’s apartheid history, hear stories of political prisoners, and see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell while discovering the island’s powerful journey from imprisonment to freedom.
  2. The Cape Town Local
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Walk through the vibrant streets of Langa with a local guide, discover its history and culture, meet local residents, and experience authentic everyday township life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour guide/driver will pick travelers up at the hotel or at the meeting point. He(the guide/driver) will always wear the tour guide badge,a white shirt/t-shirt, a khaki pants and a cape

End point

The tour guide/driver will pick travelers up at the hotel or at the meeting point. He(the guide/driver) will always wear the tour guide badge,a white shirt/t-shirt, a khaki pants and a cape

Pickup details

The guide/driver will pick all travelers up at the hotel or the meeting point in the area mentioned. He will be wearing a khaki pants, a white shirt/t-shirt, the South African tour badge and a cap.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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