South Africa · Culture

Robben Island & Langa Township Experience

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Robben Island and learn about South Africa’s apartheid history
02 See Nelson Mandela’s prison cell
03 Travel by ferry from the Nelson Mandela Gateway
04 Explore Langa township with a resident culture guide
05 Enjoy opportunities to interact with local residents
06 Round-trip transport from Cape Town included

Discover two powerful sides of South Africa in one day, combining a visit to Robben Island with time in Langa township. This experience offers meaningful insight into the country’s history, culture, and daily life, from the legacy of apartheid to the resilience and spirit of local communities.

Travel from Cape Town to the Nelson Mandela Gateway for your ferry to Robben Island, where you’ll learn about the island’s past and its significance in South African history, including Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. Back on the mainland, continue to the township for an immersive cultural experience with a resident guide and opportunities to engage with locals on a short walking tour.

This experience offers meaningful insight into the country’s history, culture, and daily life, from the legacy of apartheid to the resilience and spirit of local communities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Robben Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Robben Island and Langa Township Experience

1. Pick up at accommodation in and around Cape Town between 7:45 and 8:10 am and transfer to the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, (Guests are required to join the boarding queue at 8:30am and to bring along form of identity)

2. Board the ferry to Robben Island where the tour will commence and the entire tour takes 3.5 to 4-hours including the return boat trip.

3. Experts local Robben Island guide to take you on a journey through the Island to learn about the struggles and the day to day life on the island

4. Lunch at Mzoli's in Gugulethu township for an optional traditional BBQ lunch (Own account).

5. Depart Gugulethu to meet your resident township culture guide who will accompany you on a short walking tour affording opportunities to interact with locals of Langa township and be immersed in the rich culture (2 hours)

6. Drop off at the Hotel

The route