The 8 Museum Visits Around the World That Earn Their Price

1.ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR, WITH OPTIONAL LAST MINUTE TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 85 reviews · 4 hours · from $90Our pick

Take a shared ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the prison by bus with a former political prisoner. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s cell, the communal cells, Robert Sobukwe’s house arrest site, and the limestone quarry. English guiding, about four hours.

“Medise was our guide on the bus, he really is an exceptional inspirational guide to have. Glad we made the tour while there are still ex-prissonars to share their own personal experience with us. It was a humbling experience.”

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2.NYC 9/11 Museum and Statue of Liberty Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

This five-hour New York experience combines the Statue of Liberty ferry, Ellis Island, and reserved entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. You get a 30-minute pre-ferry orientation and a self-guided audio guide in nine languages. Guide Leanne has earned special praise for her warm, personal storytelling.

“Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the sites. I really liked how we got to go and explore on our own for a bit. I just wish we had more time at Ellis island and Liberty.”

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3.Robben Island Museum Tour with Transfer and Ferry Tickets.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $81Best value

Travel from Cape Town to Robben Island by shared van and ferry, then join the island’s guided museum tour. Aimable may handle your transfer, while a former prisoner can explain daily life inside the prison. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and entry are included.

“Aimable is a great guide who ensures you are comfortable. He's knowledgeable and explains what is required of the trip. Great at time keeping too.”

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4.Robben Island Nelson Mandela’s Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $196Top rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island and exploring Langa Township with a local guide. The tour includes ferry tickets, hotel pickup, an African lunch, Guga S’thebe Cultural Centre, the Arts and Crafts Market, and round-trip transport.

“At first it was the issue of time , whether to take the tour and once a decision was made, it is one to remember in a life time..”

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5.Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $171

Spend about eight hours touring Robben Island and central Cape Town in a group of up to eight. Your day includes hotel pickup, a return ferry from the V&A Waterfront, Mandela’s prison, Bo-Kaap, District Six Museum, Company’s Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and air-conditioned transport.

“We booked the trip on-line. Unfortunately everything went wrong ! Nobody met us at the pick up rendez-vous. We angrily called RAW tours…. Remy answered the phone and quickly calmed us down. They missed the booking, but a true test of a Read more”

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6.Robben Island Museum Stellenbosch Wineries Plus Ferry Ticket F/D

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $195

Spend a full day tracing South Africa’s political past on Robben Island, then switch gears at Spice Route and Babylonstoren. Expect a ferry ride, prison and quarry visits, wine, chocolate, beer, gardens, and mountain views. Hotel pickup, a guide, water, and return ferry tickets are included.

“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”

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7.Ferry Tour to Robben Island Museum with One Way Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $82

Travel from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island by ferry, then tour the island by bus and visit the maximum-security prison. A former political prisoner guides the prison visit, adding personal detail to the history of apartheid. Allow about four and a half hours.

“Ordering the tickets was a·little challenging. Actually obtaining the tickets was VERY challenging. It took 20 to 30 minutes at the ticket counter at the museum/ferry dock to finally get the tickets.”

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8.Robben Island Museum, Stellenbosch Wineries plus Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $181

Spend about eight hours tracing apartheid history on Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela’s former cell, then relax among Stellenbosch wineries. Ferry tickets, transport, bottled water, and an accredited guide are included. Wine tasting fees and lunch cost extra.

“Having the chance to travel with Flamboyant tours and seeing the beauty of nature and having to taste the best wines was amazing.”

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