Robben Island is a world-renowned Island notorious for the incarceration of South African political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. This was a common stopping point for passing ships in the 16th and 17th centuries. Housed a leper colony from 1846 to 1931, and also those judged insane were also sent there. From the mid-1960s to 1991, Robben Island served as South Africa's maximum-security prison, which housed most political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Robben Island was declared a World Heritage site in 1999. The tour then takes you to Spice Route, which is a very popular winery with multiple activities. You can taste wine, craft beer, ice cream, chocolate tasting, Gin tasting and amazing food. We then visit the award-winning Babylonstoren winery, which has several activities besides wine tasting. There is a 35-ha fruit and vegetables Garden and a Garden Spa. Visit the Spice Garden, an Italian Bakery, a Healing Garden and Tea Ceremony. There also is a Greenhouse Restaurant and a Juicery.