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The well-known Robben Island situated in Cape Town is one of South Africa's major attractions. Robben Island can be visited by taking a private Robben Island tour. The Island attracts thousands of guest each year from numerous places around the world. Robben Island is one of Cape Towns major tourist attractions Robben Island is rich in history and remained known for its political prison on the Island for many years.

Robben Island Questions, Answers and Facts

What does the name Robben Island mean?
A The name Robben Island means seal in the Afrikaans language
Who went to Robben Island?
A Prisoners, unwanted and unloved people in society
What is Robben Island famous for?
A Apartheid and Nelson Mandela
When was Robben Island Discovered?
A Robben Island was discovered by the Portuguese explorers in the 15th century
What can we do and see on Robben Island?
A Visitors can experience light house, the lime stone quarry, the prison and the hospital
How long does it take to get to Robben Island?
A The Ferry trip is about 30min, the tour of the Island lasts roughly 4 hours
How do I get to Robben Island?
A You can book tickets directly with Robben Island via webtickets or you can book and extended tour with Cape Coastal Tours
From which year was Robben Island used as a prison?
A In the 17th century but political prisoners were sentenced to Robben Island from 1960
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend on Robben Island?
A Nelson Mandela got sentenced to life in prison which he spent 18 years at Robben Island
What is the distance of Robben Island from Cape Town?
A The distance is approximately 6.9 km from the Table Bay
Why is the Robben Island boat cancelled and what can I do if my trip is cancelled?
A Bad weather conditions or rough seas. You can reschedule the tour for a later ferry or later different date, alternatively you can request a refund for the cost of the ferry.
When is the best time of the year to visit Robben Island?
A During the spring and summer months Sep-March
Are pets allowed on Robben Island?
A No pets are not allowed on Robben Island
How many ferries are there that leaves to Robben Island?
A It depends on the season but generally their are 2 or 3 different ferries that may operate at different times.
At what time does the last boat leave for Robben Island?
A The last ferry leaves at 5pm
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
A Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990.

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Robben Island Tour. Extended

Visit Robben Island and take a guided cultural tour of the city. Highlights include, Robben Island, Buitengraght, Whale Street, Bo-Kaap, Historical buildings in the City, Company Gardens, Slave lodge, Cathedral Church, Adderly Street, District 6 Museum

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