Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island …
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Feb 3, 2025
I found this disappointing and frustrating. I don’t like tours in general and this was definitely A TOUR. Two boats set off, maybe 3-400 tourists in total. The second we arrived we were hassled into…Full review by Aboriginesdream
Feb 1, 2025
Mixed feelings on this trip. Glad I had the opportunity to visit this fascinating place with a horrifying story that is a significant party of history and to be guided by an ex political prisoner, bu…Full review by Mr_MrsB_plus2
Jan 30, 2025
The reviews are pretty accurate. This does have limitations. You can feel rushed and it is a long ferry crossing. But it was never intended to be a tourist attraction and think of it as a museum. Our…Full review by Compass64916408259
I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through December 2024. Does anyone know how far in advance tickets are available for purchase?
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You must wait until June. Otherwise, you're f**ed up.
Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. Do you remember his name? All the best, Lonnie Mandigo
Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id number of just one of them, now i cannot reach that place where I can complete writing.
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I do not know. We bought our tickets at the pier the day before we wanted to go.
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