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Cape Town Township Tour including Robben Island - Walk to Freedom Tour

We drive past the Slave Lodge and City Hall to view Mandela's Statue, site of the first ever public speech Nelson Mandela delivered after his release from prison. Then visit the riveting District Six Museum and travel through the District Six Site (Museum closed Sundays & Public Holidays) for a sharp reminder of the past. We proceed to tour Langa Township, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, visiting the local market - Gugu Sthebe, where the community showcase their skills and various projects including arts & craft. Thereafter continue to see the informal housing as well as new housing developments under way. For those who have the time, do extend to a full day tour - a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.
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Historical Robben Island, Pre-Booked Tickets & Iconic Table Mountain Full Day.

Robben Island museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the long walk to freedom in the historical footsteps of former President Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held & incarcerated him for 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment. Listen to the true-life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. Then the breathtaking view of Cape Town city, Table Mountain. one of the best tourist attractions in South Africa and one of the new World's seven wonders of nature, very rich in floral biodiversity, which is home to 8 200 and is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom world heritage site. Take a cableway cart and experience the beauty of Mother City from the far top. Continue to Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, St George,s Cathedral church, and Groote Kerk.
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Robben Island return trfs No extras. Tickets conf 9am next day

Return Transfer included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point & Camps Bay hotels 1 Robben Island Ticket included per person * Transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway by driver. * Reminder there is a long queue whilst waiting to board the boat) * Boat docks at Robben Island then Island guide escort guests to the bus for a tour around the Island * Visit some famous prisoner cells including Nelson Mandela's cell * Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland * Stay at waterfront for a meal *own account* or explore waterfront area * If guest want to return to hotel, driver will do a return transfer back Please Note: Sometimes there are operational issues and boats may be delayed this is beyond our control as a Tour Operator.
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Half-Day Small-Group Township Tour South Africa from Cape Town

Experience this guided half-day cultural tour, starts in District Six with an introduction to the townships and the damage of apartheid policies, visit several of the townships starting with Langa, the oldest and smallest township where you will see various cultural and historical sites. Visit a local pre-school where you will spend time with local children who are full of energy and fun, you will also visit with a traditional healer and go on a walking tour to a shebeen (local pub) and maybe taste local beer. Enjoy the small group tour on an air-conditioned transport, which remains personal and intimate, there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with local members of the communities. Choose from one of 2 departure times when you book, if you choose the Robben Island tour extension, your guide will drop you off at Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V and A Waterfront where your trip to Robben Island departs.
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Cape Town Wine Tour & Tasting all inclusive

Depending on whether you prefer red or white wine, with bubbles or without, we will design a tour that meets your needs. From bold Shiraz, to mellow Merlots and perfect Pinots. We also offer tastings of the unique South African cultivar The Pinotage. The Pinotage is a red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety. It was bred here in 1925 as a cross between Pinot noir and Cinsaut grape and the signature Pinotage vintages are prolific in the Stellenbosch area.
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Cape of Good Hope Private Tour to Cape Point & Penguins From Cape Town

Embark on our Cape Peninsula on a full day private tour from Cape Town and visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Atlantic seaboard, Seal Island, Chapmans Peak, Boulders Penguins, Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point and if we have time, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. This tour gives you the unique opportunity to see the best of Cape Town top attractions in one day in a private vehicle with a personal guide/driver and enjoying personalised interactions, one-on-one. Cape Town has much to offer and this is by far one of the top 10 things to do in Cape Town.
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Robben Island and Long Walk To Freedom Historical Full day Tour.

Discover Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of the 27 he spent in prison and take the Long March to Freedom in a day with tickets to Robben Island pre-booked in advance. Learn about Nelson Mandela and other political leaders such as Robert Sobukwe and Walter Sisulu's long walk to freedom. Our freedom in South Africa was really a very long walk and we are proud to share with you, our guests, some important facts about our democracy, culture, past, and current history. Enjoy a private tour in a private vehicle and guide, and share the ferry with other travelers. Join a small group guided tour on the Island and take real photos with Mandela's statue and many more 499 leaders from Southern Africa and abroad.
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Robben Island & City stops.We confirm tickets by 8h00 am next day

2 Transfers included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point hotels & return (with interesting stops!) and lunch included Water & Sweets Robben Island Ticket is included * Guide will hand over ticket on arrival at Gateway * Board the boat to Robben Island please note: wait in a long queue as there are 2 boats to the island 279 persons on board boat * Robben island guide will take guests on the bus for a tour around the Island * See Nelson Mandela's prison / some shrines of ex Java/Indonesian political prisoners * Time to listen to ex prisoner sharing stories of time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland then transfer back to hotel Return to hotel Please put on sun screen Take a jacket as it gets windy sometimes Be 30 minutes early at the Gateway (With your guide who will escort you to the boat) Sea sick tablets is advised if guests are prone to being sea sick Wear comfortable clothing and shoes 15 maximum on minibus 279 maximum on boat
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Private Tour: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope

The travelers can ensure an all inclusive guided tour, an experience that provides private intimate tours. We provide Interactive dialogue based on Historical-land-marks (so you will learn something). Enjoy a tour like no other from our Charismatic tour guide, who will make sure you have a memorable experience of your tour.
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Robben Island Prison + Stellenbosch Wineries From Cape Town Incl Ferry Ticket

This is a special tour which combines two of the best in Cape Town. It brings the travelers face to face with the history of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment as they visit his former cell. Travelers also learn how the former prisoners were treated by the government of apartheid during their struggle for freedom. The culture, well being and the socio-economic issues ate addressed on this tour. Travelers also learn how South Africa is coping with the social divide between the black and white communities. A visit to the wineries means travelers will also be exposed to the good life in South Africa and how best the country is forging ahead with unity. There is a good rapport going forward and this besides sport is another opportunity to unify the two racial groups. This tour is not only about history, culture and wine but it is also to with food, sightseeing and the amazing biodiversity in Africa. It also lays bare the unparalleled hospitality and welcoming of the South African people.
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Cape Town Township Private Tour

To get to see the other side of Cape Town where the majority of Catonians live. We show you the good and bad then you can have a clear understanding of what's happening around. Mingle and interact with the other side of Cape Town
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Table Mountain & Mandela Freedom Full Day Tour

Spend a day exploring the iconic Table Mountain and the famous Robben Island prison famed for hosting Nelson Mandela. You'll take a cable car ride up to the top of Table Mountain, and spend time exploring Robben Island Museum, and seeing the very cell where Mandela was imprisoned, with a local guide to lead the way.
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Cape Town Township Tour Including Langa Township and Bo-Kaap

Discover Cape Town’s cultural heritage and get a snapshot of township life on this 3.5-hour tour. With a knowledgeable guide at your side, take in the kaleidoscopic houses of Bo-Kaap, otherwise known as the Malay Quarter, then visit District Six for more insight into the Apartheid years, before heading to Langa, the oldest informal settlement in Cape Town.
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Robben Island, Bo-kaap,Mandela Glasses . Robben Island confirmed 24 hours prior

* Pickup from various hotels * Stop at Bo-Kaap Malay quarter and learn about slavery in the Cape * Visit to the famous Nelson Mandela's glasses hear stories of Madiba's visit to this spot * Arrive at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, * See the many posters of an era gone by, the struggle of Apartheid * Say bye to your driver/guide then wait in the queue to board the boat * 30 Minute boat ride to the island * disembark walk to the buses/ a guided tour with Robben Island guide around the island on the bus * Walk to the prison / meet an ex prisoner who will share his stories * see Nelson Mandela's cell 46664 * Return to the boat for 30 minute boat ride back to the mainland * meet your driver/guide for a return to the hotel or stay in the Waterfront for lunch
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Robben Island tour with additional stops at famous spots!!

Return Transfers included from Cape Town City Centre hotels or Sea Point & Camps Bay hotels 1 Robben Island Ticket included per person * Transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway by a qualified guide * Guide escort guests to the boat to Robben Island (reminder there may be a long queue whilst waiting to board the boat) * Boat docks at Robben Island. All passengers walk to the bus which has a Robben Island guide on board the bus. * Bus Ride around the island * Guests will be dropped off at the Prison. An ex prisoner will accompany guests for a tour of the prison, including Nelson Mandela's cell * Time to listen to prison stories of guide's time in prison during apartheid era * Boat trip back to Mainland * Stay at waterfront for a meal *own account*, explore waterfront area or return to hotel with us. Please note our guide do not go with guests to the island as the Robben Island guides will escort guests on the island. Viator do not have guides in South Africa we are local guides.
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