Robben Island and Langa Township Freedom Heritage Tour

Begin your experience at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll board the ferry to Robben Island. Enjoy the scenic journey across Table Bay before disembarking on the island. Explore Robben Island with a guided tour of its historic sites and former maximum-security prison. Learn about the island’s role in South Africa’s history and the struggle against apartheid, including the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was held. After the island tour, board the ferry back to Cape Town and continue to Langa Township, Cape Town’s oldest township. Meet a local guide and discover Langa’s history, culture, community, and everyday life. Walk through parts of the township and learn about the impact of apartheid, the history of forced removals, and the important role that communities such as Langa played in South Africa’s journey to freedom and democracy. The tour ends in Langa.