The 6 Best Museum Trips by Ferry Worldwide

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

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

You’ll cross from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the prison by bus and on foot with a former political prisoner. See Nelson Mandela’s cell, the communal cells, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the limestone quarry. The four-hour English tour includes ferry travel, but your GetYourGuide voucher is not the boarding ticket.

“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

See the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum in about five hours. You’ll receive ferry tickets, museum admission, a self-guided audio guide in nine languages, and an English-speaking host or guide. Leanne has earned especially warm praise for her storytelling, though tight timing and ticket coordination can affect the day.

“Amazing way to see the history of liberty, freedom and love in New York City. Our tour guide Leanne, was an incredible storyteller, engaging, knowledgeable and exceptionally entertaining. She ensured we had a brilliant time at each element of the tour. She spoke about the history in a very proud and passionate way. For the avoidance of any doubt, she was the best tour guide we have ever come across, her energy and enthusiasm made the day what it was ..unforgettable. Because of her we all went away with firm memories that will last our lifetime. LIBERTY Lady Liberty, in all her wondrous glory did not disappoint. She is truly…”

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

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Robben Island and Langa Township with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, transfers, lunch, and bottled water included. You’ll see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, learn about apartheid, visit Gugu S’thebe Cultural Centre and an arts market, and hear local insight from guides such as Remmy. Groups are limited to 24 people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $171

Spend about eight hours exploring Cape Town with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a group capped at eight people. Visit Robben Island by ferry, then see Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and District Six Museum. Guides Remmy and Kuda are named in past tour accounts, and lunch is not included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $195

Start with a ferry ride and guided visit to Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, the quarry, Sobukwe House, and the penguin sanctuary. Then visit Spice Route and Babylonstoren for wine, chocolate, ice cream, gardens, and mountain views. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and ferry tickets are included.

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6.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. Your accredited guide handles transport and return ferry tickets. Pickup is offered, though the listed meeting point is The Silo Hotel. Wine tastings and lunch cost extra.

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