What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours and a half.

South Africa

Robben Island Museum + Constantia Wineries including Fery Ticket

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We do pick ups from the drop and go area at the Silo Hotel Waterfront.

★★★★★ 5.0

8 hours and a half

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Overview

Travelers must book this tour as it is one of the best ways to learn about the history culture and the hospitality of South Africans. It takes travelers to the prison museum where Mandela spend 18 years of imprisonment.

This is a great platform to experience first hand how political prisoners were treated by the government of apartheid. Travelers also learn the culture of South Africa through the stories told on this tour.

This is also a great tour as it shows some of the benefits brought by the settlers in the form of wine production. Travelers will also learn how the slave community contributed towards development of the wine industry in South Africa.

A visit to the wineries is not only about wine. It is also about South African food, passion, people and the hospitality of the locals. Travelers also have a great opportunity of visiting some of the most attractive landscape close to the City of Cape Town. The wineries have character poise coupled with robust wines.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
Opportunity to buy wine
Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Return ferry ticket to Robben Island Prison Museum
Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)

✗ Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

The most visited shopping mall in South Africa by more than 30 million tourists annually. Explore the art and craft shops for quality wares. The offical gateway to Robben Island Prison Museum. Lookout for the mans statues that includes the all 4 South African Nobel Peace Prize Winners.

Stop 2

Visit this world heritage site now a very popular tourist attraction. Take a bus tour around this island which has layers of history spanning back to the time of apartheid. Take a look at the Blue Quarry where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners used to labor. Take a look at the house of Robert Sobukwe one of the stalwarts of South African freedom. Take a walking tour of the prison which used to house Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Have photos taken with the Museum guide who was imprisoned at the same time with Nelson Mandela. Learn how the political prisoners used to survive during their incarceration.

Stop 3

Visit this winery which is known to be the first to produce wine in South Africa. Take a walk around the most visited, the most popular and the most historic winery in South Africa. Visit the museum and learn about the history of wine production in South Africa. Learn about the contribution of the slave community towards developments of the wine industry locally. Visit the cellar where you are taken through the production process while you enjoy a glass of wine.

Stop 4

Located below Constantia Nek this is a picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cold climate wines. A tasting experience in this winery is usually accompanied by delicious platters or a main course. Go for their selection of delicious cheeses and charcuterie platters. Flammkuchen gourmet main dishes, stunning salads and warm winter soups to enjoy. Join them for a drink, a wine tasting or a romantic sunset with your other half. Tis is no doubt one of the most best views of the sunset. They have a range of 4 estate wines and more for your tasting. You can also order bottles of wine which takes only less than 5 minutes. They can ship them to all over the world just enquire within.