Robben Island as a Heritage Site

Robben Island Museum

www.robben-island.org.za
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(8.7K) · Museum in Green Point, South Africa
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Feb 3, 2025
I found this disappointing and frustrating. I don’t like tours in general and this was definitely A TOUR. Two boats set off, maybe 3-400 tourists in total. The second we arrived we were hassled into…Full review by Aboriginesdream
Feb 1, 2025
Mixed feelings on this trip. Glad I had the opportunity to visit this fascinating place with a horrifying story that is a significant party of history and to be guided by an ex political prisoner, bu…Full review by Mr_MrsB_plus2
Jan 30, 2025
The reviews are pretty accurate. This does have limitations. You can feel rushed and it is a long ferry crossing. But it was never intended to be a tourist attraction and think of it as a museum. Our…Full review by Compass64916408259
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Does the standard tour price on the Robben Island Museum website inlude the ferry crossing?
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Yes it does.
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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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You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes …
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You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes nice ride. Definitely camera for pictures secure phone so does not drop over board. No bathroom on boat. Very safe and informational to level of boats gets full quickly but views are amazing! Enjoy
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What does this cost cover? is it only the ticker or does it also cover a guided tour/ferry ride? Thanks
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Not only the ticket, but the tour and boat. Bring your passport, as they will need it.
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Answer by Benjamin J · Jan 6, 2025
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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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Sorry I have no idea
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