Join us on this tour that is about the history of how the constitution of South Africa began at the Constitutional Hill. Constitutional Hill was originally a fort built by former President Paul Kruger to protect the Boer republic against the British invasion. During the apartheid era, the fort became a detention centre until 1978 for political activists like Nelson Mandela before they were moved to notorious prisons like Robben Island. In 2004, the centre opened as a constitutional court and still has a lot of material and memories of 200 South African artwork. Discover more upon your visit.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to Constitution Hill - 1 Hour
Bottled mineral water
All Meals and Drinks
Gratuities
Items of personal nature
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us on this tour that is about the history of how the constitution of South Africa began at the Constitutional Hill. Constitutional Hill was originally a fort built by former President Paul Kruger to protect the Boer republic against the British invasion. During the apartheid era, the fort became a detention centre until 1978 for political activists like Nelson Mandela before they were moved to notorious prisons like Robben Island. In 2004, the centre opened as a constitutional court and still has a lot of material and memories of 200 South African artwork. Discover more upon your visit.
Upon pick-up at the accommodation in Johannesburg at 09:00am, you will be briefed about your day tour and the significance it has on South African's today. Constitutional Hill Human Rights Precinct is known to hold South Africa's highest court based on the constitution. On this tour, you will learn about the history of this place of how it was once a fort for the Boers and the later a detention centre for political activists who were later sent to bigger prisons like Robben Island. You will be guided throughout the precinct and get to see what was once the prion cells and get an emotional feeling of the ‘living conditions’ of the prisoners. You will also get to see the main building of the Constitutional Court where all nine judges seat to hear the appeals brought forward.
