Robben Island Museum Stellenbosch Wineries Plus Ferry Ticket F/D

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Robben Island is 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 century. Housed a leper colony from 1846 to 1931 and also those judged insane were also sent there.

From 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 award wining Babylonstoren winery which has several activities besides wine tasting. There is a 35ha 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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Robben Island Museum

Visit Prison no 7 which was home to Nelson Mandela during his 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. Take a tour of several other prison buildings. Visit the penguin sanctuary where you will encounter the flightless birds in their natural habitat. There is also a Lepers Graveyard which provides historical information as it was established as a Leper colony four centuries ago. Take a tour of the Prison Museum which is the main reason people visit this place. The Quarry is also a place not to be missed as it provides information about the harsh conditions under which the ex-political prisoners were kept. Visit the house of Robert Sobukwe one of the leading struggle icons. There is also a great photo opportunity provided to visitors as you take a break during the tour. During this time you can take a cup of coffee while exploring the beauty of the bay from Robben Island. There is totally outstanding views of Table Mountain, The V & A Waterfront, Signal Hill and the World Cup Stadium.

4 hours • Admission Included

Spice Route Destination

Enjoy the wine while taking in the views of the valley overlooking this amazing location. There is an option of you doing the tasting from the tasting room or on the loan. Visit the chocolate tasting room where you are treated to a variety of chocolate flavors. Choose from artisanal and handcrafted chocolates with a single origin. You can choose to pair the chocolates with some confectioneries. Ice cream tasting is also part of the great experience at the DV Cottage Cafe. Indulge in the artisanal ice cream as well as sorbets. Optionally you can go for Gin Tasting a liquor distilled with botanicals, predominantly the Juniper berry. Choose from Craft Gin Tasting, Grappa Tasting and The Fynbos Gin Tasting. Choose from three restaurants available on the farm where you can spoil yourself. Bertus Basson prepares traditional South African foods, La Grapperia serves pizza and Bistro which are served with fired pizzas. Finally visit the Barley and Biltong Emporium for gourmet burgers.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pick up and drop off at the hotel

Bottled water

Return Ferry Ticket to Robben Island

Air-conditioned vehicle

Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)

Registered and accredited tourist guide

Wine Tasting up to R150 for 5 wines per tasting per person

Lunch

Gratuity

Pickup points

Taj Cape Town

1 Waal Street, Corner St Georges Mall Cape Town Central South Africa

Options

Robben Island Museum Stellenbosch Wineries Plus Ferry Ticket F/D

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Crafty Beer Binge at Spice Route
Cheers-critique,,Jan 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great experience of note. Robben Island was good hut the best part was the wineries. Petched on the foot of the Paarl rock we had an amazing time at Spice Route. We were surprised at the setting and the services they offer including craft beer. What was supposed to be a wine tasting tour ended up being a beer drinking binge..courtesy of Raw Tours. We also had braai which you don't get in many restaurants. Great stuff Raw keep it up.
Blissful Day
Tmaruu,,Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Travelling has never been better. It was such a wonderful experience to tour with Raw Tours and crew. The guides knew exactly how to make their clients feel relaxed while simultaneously feeling immense bliss. The trip to Robern Island was most enjoyable and I attribute this mostly to the guide's knowledge about the history of the place. The in between travelling from one site to another was amazingly fascinating as we drove and passed some beautiful places with a rich story telling history.
Extraordinarily Experience
Doskhapelo,,Dec 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such a wonderful experience touring with Raw Tours. I personally had a blast especially while he explained the history of South Africa specifically Robben Island and Nelson Mandela The rides along with Remis explanations went extremely well and he was well prepared to give us a wonderful experience I will definitely tour with him again Thank you so much Raw Tours
Breathtaking
Mafigu,,Oct 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Their wine testing house in the middle of the dam was my favourite part. Great view and atmosphere. The tour guide was patient and well knowledgeable.
Very authentic experience
גילי מ,,Oct 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend.good experience with a tour in the township itself and meeting locals, seeing how they live there.
Great experience to understand South Africa better
castillejoale,,Aug 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Remi took us on a trip where we got to experience local South African cuisine and understand better the socio economic situation of the country. The conversations with him were very informative, kind and also fun. Thank you Remi