Explore the history of Nelson Mandela’s prison life on Robben Island, then discover the beauty and culture of Cape Town. Experience the city’s stunning landscapes, vibrant neighborhoods, and world-class cuisine.
Explore the history of Nelson Mandela’s prison life on Robben Island, then discover the beauty and culture of Cape Town. Experience the city’s stunning landscapes, vibrant neighborhoods, and world-class cuisine.
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Robben Island Museum - Take a ferry to the renowned Robben Island Museum and explore this iconic island. Enjoy a guided bus tour led by a local expert. Visit the quarry where former prisoners labored. Walk in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps as you tour his prison cell with a former inmate as your guide.
Discover how prisoners were treated by apartheid…
- Robben Island Museum - Take a ferry to the renowned Robben Island Museum and explore this iconic island. Enjoy a guided bus tour led by a local expert. Visit the quarry where former prisoners labored. Walk in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps as you tour his prison cell with a former inmate as your guide.
Discover how prisoners were treated by apartheid regime warders. Delve into the poignant history of the harsh conditions they endured. Learn about their diet, health conditions, and the severe weather they faced during their imprisonment.
- Bo-kaap - Explore this national heritage site, one of South Africa’s oldest settlements. Discover the vibrant, colorful houses that draw countless visitors annually. Stroll through the cobbled streets and see why filmmakers from around the globe are captivated by this location.
Engage with the locals and perhaps snap a selfie with them. Pick up a few words of the local language by greeting the Capetonians. Take advantage of the numerous picturesque photo opportunities.
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Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium) - Pass by this world-class stadium, constructed for the 2010 World Cup. Learn about its history, construction costs, and current usage. Understand the World Cup’s impact on the South African economy.
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Clifton Beaches - Discover this Blue Flag beach, one of Cape Town’s most popular. Find out who frequents it and its contribution to Cape Town’s tourism. Drive past some of South Africa’s most expensive residential areas, with properties owned by international celebrities.
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Camps Bay - Welcome to South Africa’s most famous beach, one of the top 10 on the Blue Flag list, and a playground for the affluent.
Indulge in trendy coffee shops, restaurants, and bars, with only two hotels. This stunning beach boasts beautiful white sand and crystal-clear water. It’s home to some of South Africa’s and the world’s elite.
- Signal Hill - Enjoy a panoramic view of Cape Town. From the Atlantic Seaboard to the CBD and parts of the luxurious Bloubergstrand. Robben Island and the majestic Table Mountain are visible from here.
Don’t miss the Cape Town Stadium and the V & A Waterfront shopping mall. This is also Cape Town’s most popular paragliding spot, weather permitting.
- Table Mountain - Experience this iconic natural wonder up close. As one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, it’s the only one located in a city. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Town from the mountain’s base.
A rotating cable car transports visitors to the summit, and there’s a coffee shop at the lower station. It’s an ideal photo stop and one of Africa’s most photographed attractions.
- The Company’s Garden Restaurant - A stunning garden in the heart of Cape Town. Stroll through this heritage site, home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Look for the 800-year-old plant among the many species.
The garden features numerous statues, memorials, and the Iziko South African Museum. The Art Gallery offers a wide range of art, and there’s a fish pond. Purchase peanuts from vendors and enjoy feeding the charming squirrels.
- Iziko Slave Lodge - Visit this museum, which once housed over 4,000 slaves during Cape slavery. Learn about the history of slavery at the Cape, including the origins of the slaves and the Slave Triangle.
Confront the realities of slavery and its significant role in developing Cape Town and its wine regions. Discover how slaves were auctioned during the peak of Cape slavery.
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Parliament of the Republic of South Africa - Visit the South African Parliament in Cape Town. Learn about its history and why it’s located in Cape Town. Discover the four capital cities of South Africa.
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District Six Museum - Learn about the forced removals of non-whites between 1966 and 1968 at the Cape. Explore the history of these removals and their lasting impact on Capetonians’ socio-economic life.
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Castle of Good Hope - Discover the history of this remarkable structure, built between 1666 and 1671 by the Dutch. It’s one of the best-preserved structures of the Dutch East India Company worldwide.
Learn about the administrative structures of the Cape’s governments under the Dutch and British. Explore topics like religious meetings, slavery, justice systems, and more.

- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Accredited guide who is an ex-prisoner at Robben Island
- Complimentary visit to Diamond Works Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Accredited guide who is an ex-prisoner at Robben Island
- Complimentary visit to Diamond Works Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
- Optional Activities like entry to Iziko Museums
- Gratuities
- Cable Car Ticket to Table Mountain
- Optional Activities like entry to Iziko Museums
- Gratuities
- Cable Car Ticket to Table Mountain
Embark on an essential journey in Cape Town that merges history, sightseeing, culture, mingling with the local folks and a decent bit of walking. The tour offers an experience of stepping into the shoes of the globally renowned politician, Nelson Mandela, via a trip to his penitentiary. You get an insight into the oppression faced by political detainees…
Embark on an essential journey in Cape Town that merges history, sightseeing, culture, mingling with the local folks and a decent bit of walking. The tour offers an experience of stepping into the shoes of the globally renowned politician, Nelson Mandela, via a trip to his penitentiary. You get an insight into the oppression faced by political detainees under South Africa’s Apartheid administration. This expedition to Robben Island is led by a former political inmate who was incarcerated with Nelson Mandela.
Subsequently, tourists are escorted around the internationally acclaimed city of Cape Town. The city is home to awe-inspiring beaches, mountains, splendid gardens and multi-coloured residences of Bo-Kaap. The city is a favoured spot for year-round filming of numerous films. Moreover, it is a cultural amalgamation, home to individuals from various corners of the world, adding to its ‘Rainbow Nation’ stature.
Lastly, it’s worth noting that Cape Town is renowned for boasting several globally acclaimed eateries.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.