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.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

Take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1 089 metres above Cape Town, and explore the summit (The Cableway is wheelchair accessible, and yes, some parts at the top are too).

This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains and the rest of the Table Mountain National Park, in which the Cableway is situated.

Hit one of three hiking trails that start at the Upper Cable Station and explore the summit further. Table Mountain is part of a World Heritage Site, an important part of the Cape Floristic Region and the single richest floristic area in the world. There is a lot of fynbos vegetation on the mountain, with over 1 460 different species of plants. There are also plenty of dassies, lizards, insects and birdlife to be seen. You’ll find our self-service restaurant, Table Mountain Café, offering a range of food and drinks, snacks, desserts and wines. A selection of gifts and curios are on sale at the Shop at the Top. Pop in and find something special to remind you of your visit to the highest point in Cape Town.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central 7400 South Africa

The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront.

You will disembark at Murray’s Bay Harbour situated on the east coast of the Island and take a short walk to buses that will transport you to all the historical sites around the Island.

You will meet your Tour Guide when you have boarded the busses. A Robben Island Tourist Guide will conduct the prison tour. This is part of our integrated tour model. They are fully conversant and knowledgeable about the Island’s multi-layered 500-year-old history. The tour route includes the graveyard of people who died from leprosy, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers and the Maximum Security Prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. The tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 19 Dock Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa

Explore this beautiful mall by the waterfront. Top class restaurants which offer wide variety of cuisines including restaurant which offer South African dining. Shop around for souvenirs, precious stones or anything you want. A big wheel is available (optional/extra cost) which will give you views high up in the sky.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 8 To 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels, guesthouses and backpackers in Cape Town.

Airports

• Cape Town Intl Airport, Cape Town Central South Africa

Ports

• Cape Town Cruise Terminal

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Return Ferry Ride to Robben Island
• Return Table Mountain Cableway Ride
• Private Transportation to visits
• Entry/Admission - Table Mountain
• Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum

Not Included

• Meals
• Fees to optional visits

Facilities