Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket

This is an interesting tour as it takes travelers to the most historic places in Cape Town. Cape Town is a world class city which has a rich history, beautiful beaches and amazing people. One of the best ways to learn about all this is a visit to Robben Island Prison Museum which used to be Nelson Mandela prison for 18 years. Travelers learn a lot of the social ills of the previous regime of apartheid and how South Africans are coping with co-existence. A visit to the townships is very informative as you get to see and experience first hand life in the formerly disadvantaged communities. As a traveler you also are able to evaluate how far the government has gone in providing its promises pre-independence. Travelers also have a great opportunity to interact with the locals especially in Bo-Kaap and Langa. This tour gives travelers a true picture of the current socio-economic situation in South Africa rather than returning home after a visit to the city.

Take a walk on this magnificent shopping mall. The most visited and the most popular in South Africa. There are many trendy shops that includes boutique shops and curio shops. Jewellery shops are also all over and you can spoil yourself with some of the most amazing jewellery. Look out for the big wheel which is also a major attraction. Take a walk to the 4 statues of the Nobel Peace Prize Winners in South Africa

Take a 40 minute ferry trip to this world renowned heritage site. The first part of the tour sees you get a bus trip around the island. The trip takes you around to places like Robert Sobukwe's former prison House. It also takes you to the blue Quarry where the political ex-prisoners used to labor as part of their imprisonment. Take a short 30 minute break which allows you to walk about as you stretch and grab a cup of coffee. Take amazing photos of the city of Cape Town and the iconic Table Mountain from this island. Proceed on your emotional tour as you visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in jail. This is the climax of the tour as you are allowed to take photos of the cell up close. A visit to other cells is also enlightening, informative and very historical. This part of the tour is conducted by ex-political prisoners which means you get to learn from people who lived the experience. Ex- prison warders are also employed as tourist guides on this tour.

Visit these colourful houses which are a major attraction in the city of Cape Town. Take a walk on the cobbled streets and interact with the locals. Take many photos in this magical neighborhood where the houses are in different colors as an expression of freedom. Take a walk and see why this is a favorite movie location. The views from the top facing the city of Cape Town are simply jaw dropping. Explore the local area including a the Mosques which are part of the heritage in this place. You can also visit the Bo-Kaap Museum for an in depth history of the coming of the Malay communities.

The first port of call on this interesting tour. Visit this Community centre and learn how to make pottery. Explore the wares on sale here that includes amazing sand products. Learn how to play the African drum as you take a 5 to 10 minute lesson. There are lot of top quality art and craft on sale by the locals who earn a living selling to travelers. Shop for amazing pottery which has extra ordinary designs to suit an occasion.

Take a walk in the townships and learn how the locals survive. Look out for the "smilies' - local delicacy and a well cooked head of a sheep. A walk in the streets here tells you how shipping containers have been converted into small shops, hair salons and even barber shops. Talk to the community and get a feel of how they perceive the current government against their socio-economic aspirations. Look out for the local kids playing in the streets and how welcoming they are each time they see travelers visiting their area. Visit a local African beer brewing facility and see how the locals spend their time. If you so wish, take a taste of the local opaque beer which is low on alcohol content.

Take a walk past this Police Station which serves the local communities. Take a walk in the oldest hostels which were build to accommodate male migrant workers from the Eastern Cape. There are stalls of art and craft also which is meant to support the local communities. Explore the vibrant township street full of life and exposes you to the spirit of entrepreneuriship. There is also a local creche where kids attend pre-school. A visit to this place show how much ill-equipped the township educational facilities are. But the kids do not bother about many things as they carry on business as usual.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Visit Robben Island Museum Langa Township Tour Inc Ferry Ticket
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• Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
• Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
• Bottled water
• Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum

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• This Tour is Provided by Flamboyant Travel and Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Johannesburg.
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