Locals to pay less for Robben Island tour than tourists Posted on 15 May 2019 Tags:Robben Island Robben Island Museum has announced that it will be introducing new two-tier pricing for its tour of the famous landmark that will make it cheaper for South Africans to visit than international tourists. The new pricing structure will take effect on 1 June. Foreign tourists will pay about R170 more for a ticket for the Robben Island tour, which comprises of a ferry return trip, transport on the island, a guided island tour, and a guided prison tour by an ex-political-prisoner. Robben Island. Image credit: Gabrielle jacobs Tickets can be bought at Robben Island Museum, Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A waterfront or through Webtickets. The new pricing structure is as follows: – R550 ($40 | €35) for non-South African adults and R300 ($15 | €15) for non-South African children aged two to 18 years. – R380 for South African adults and R200 for South African children aged two to 18 years. In a press statement, Robben Island Museum spokesperson Morongoa Ramaboa said, ‘Preserving Robben Island as a world-class heritage site requires a lot of efforts to balance the conservation of the tangible heritage elements with the mission of increasing local access to the Island.’ Also read: Robben Island night vigil and pilgrimage Also read: Robben Island declared Marine Protected Area Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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