Robben Island

Robben Island Museum

www.robben-island.org.za
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Nov 4, 2024
A fascinating morning's visit. Te service was very efficient, from the ferry services to the bus tour on the island. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and interesting, it was great to get a tou… Full review by Andrew E
Oct 30, 2024
The museum is rather underwhelming. The guide was a former political prisoner who was very generous in sharing his story and experiences. While clearly an important part of South Africa’s history thi… Full review by Nicole N
Oct 28, 2024
Robben Island is another must do ! We took the boat trip & tour of Robben Island on a recent family holiday to Cape Town - our guide was a former inmate of Nelson Mandela ! Working as a guide on the … Full review by Anita M
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This famous island is located in Table Bay; it covers an area of 3.1 miles and has flat terrain due to ancient erosion. Mention of the island …
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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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No, unfortunately I don't remember.
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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 don't remember either. Everything was extremely affordable due to our excellent exchange rates. I honestly never looked at prices of anything while i was there which sounds crazy …
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I don't remember either. Everything was extremely affordable due to our excellent exchange rates. I honestly never looked at prices of anything while i was there which sounds crazy because it’s usually crazy expensive in a lot of countries but this is an excellent country to visit and experience all things luxurious. Don’t Miss Robben Island. It is truly a must do.
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