Robben Island, Western Cape, South Africa

Robben Island Museum

www.robben-island.org.za
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Dec 28, 2024
Our guide was interesting and fun. But the ferry and buses around the site take far too long and are disorganised. Would not recommend going unless you’re very interested in the history. Took over… Full review by 118alistair
Dec 25, 2024
Visiting Robben Island was an unforgettable experience that offered deep insight into South Africa’s history. The journey begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll boar… Full review by Roli J
Dec 21, 2024
Lot of trips being cancelled at the moment and not due to the weather. It’s a pain getting a refund when no alternative tours available Full review by Asklowey
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Between the 17th and 20th Centuries, Robben Island was synonymous with isolation, variously used as a prison, leper colony and asylum. Th…
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I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through …
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I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through December 2024. Does anyone know how far in advance tickets are available for purchase?
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Excuse me, but what does that mean? Are the tickets not available until June or do you not advise buying them before then? Appreciate the obscenity, just don't understand it.
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Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. …
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Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. Do you remember his name? All the best, Lonnie Mandigo
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Our guide was Bafo
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Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id …
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Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id number of just one of them, now i cannot reach that place where I can complete writing.
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I do not know. We bought our tickets at the pier the day before we wanted to go.
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Total price of money to visit Robben island
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I'm so sorry, I don't remember the price. I do remember it included ferry trip, tour and entry. I also remember, the price varied according to the website you visited. However, it is …
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I'm so sorry, I don't remember the price. I do remember it included ferry trip, tour and entry. I also remember, the price varied according to the website you visited. However, it is all the same. One ferry takes you there and back and there is only one tour.
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