Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum guided history walk

Follow the Long Walk to Freedom through South Africa's defining sites

A guided tour of Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum in South Africa, led by an English-speaking guide who walks you through the prison sections where political prisoners were held and then through the museum's exhibits on colonization and Apartheid. The tour runs five to eight hours with private transportation, bottled water and all fees included. Children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum

• Visit Constitutional Hill and court
• Learn about prisoners' lives
• Follow Nelson Mandela's footsteps
• Tour Apartheid Museum exhibits
• Understand Apartheid history

The experience

Constitutional Hill is where the tour begins, at the site of the former prison complex where political prisoners were held in sections Number 4 and 5 during Apartheid. Your guide walks you through these sections and explains what daily life was like under the system of oppression, then traces the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters through the liberation struggle. This part of the tour takes about an hour.

From there, you move to the Apartheid Museum, where you spend two to three hours moving through exhibits and artifacts that document South Africa's colonization era and the Apartheid system itself. The guide continues to provide context and history throughout, walking you through the systemic injustices and the resistance efforts that shaped the country. Private transportation moves you between the two sites, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board.

The tour is designed to give you a comprehensive view of this period rather than a surface overview. Your guide carries the knowledge and can answer questions as you move through each space. Bottled water is provided, and all entry fees and taxes are included in the price, so there are no surprises at the door.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• entry to both Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a structured narrative of South Africa's Apartheid history told by someone who can answer questions as you move through the sites. The private transport and guide mean you don't navigate between locations on your own or stand in line figuring out what you're looking at.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Constitutional Hill and what will I see there?

Constitutional Hill is the site of a former prison complex where political prisoners were held during Apartheid, particularly in sections Number 4 and 5. Your guide takes you through these sections and explains the conditions prisoners faced and their role in the liberation struggle.

How long do I spend at each location?

Constitutional Hill takes about one hour with your guide, and the Apartheid Museum takes two to three hours. The total tour runs five to eight hours including travel time between sites.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation between the sites, bottled water, entry fees to both Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, and all taxes are included. Your guide is also included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No, pickup is included in the tour price. The operator will arrange transportation to Constitutional Hill to begin the tour.