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.
Pickup included
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.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.