Constitution Hill Attractions & Things to do

This tour is unique because you will get to see the beautiful city called the city of gold and have full experience of historical and city sightseeing of Soweto and Johannesburg. See some of the most important locations in South Africa
along with an informative friendly guide to take you on this experience you will never forget in an hurry.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is! Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.
Duration: 10 hours.

Do you dream of exploring South Africa's stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and diverse wildlife, but worry about the cost? Don't worry, we have the perfect solution for you! Join us on a 10-day ultra-budget tour that covers Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kruger National Park, and discover the best of this amazing country without breaking the bank. You will be able to experience open-vehicle safari drives in a game reserve and experience a true African experience. Get up close to the big 5. Then, explore the rich history of Soweto and Johannesburg. Visit the Apartheid museum and Vilakazi Street. The last leg of your tour will focus on Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain, ride the ferry to Robben Island, and see Nelson Mandela's struggles here during his imprisonment years.
Duration: 10 days.

Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to core of Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives- working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of informal settlement shack and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

The private full day Johannesburg tour visits iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past while also discovering the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most prominent cities.

Constitutional Hill, Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour.

Travel through Soweto, passing by notable landmarks and historic sites, stopping at an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum before arriving at the vibrant Vilakazi Street, in which was Nelson Mandela’s home.

Duration: 7 hours.

Johannesburg, known as the “City of Gold,” was shaped by a gold rush and is now a major economic hub in Africa, offering diverse cultures, vibrant nightlife, and unique wildlife experiences.

Rich History and Cultural Significance
Nestled within the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, Soweto stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people and their unwavering resistance against apartheid. What was once a township marked by adversity has now transformed into a captivating destination that draws tourists from around the world. The allure of Soweto lies not only in its rich historical significance but also in its vibrant culture, authentic experiences, and profound community engagement.

Vilakazi Street: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

Vilakazi Street stands as a testament to Soweto’s significance in world history, being the only street to have housed two Nobel Prize laureates. The humble abode of Nelson Mandela

Duration: 1 to 5 hours.

Why the travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to the core Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives - working and commuting, celebrating and grieving, see the poverty of an informal settlement shack and hostels in contrast with upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto. this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Explore and learn about Johannesburg, the city of history of exclusion and segregation, a cosmopolitan resistance against apartheid. You will discover a land of contrasts and encounters that will leave you inspired and enriched.

Visit Soweto, once home to 2 Nobel price winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on a day trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere of these fascinating communities.

Music and dance in Soweto on Vilakazi Street showcase a vibrant blend of traditional rhythms and modern fusions, reflecting the country's diverse cultural influences and creative spirit.
Duration: 5 hours.

Join us for the Johannesburg tour as we explore the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold.
This tour will give you an overall about South Africa’s history as we visit various attractions in both Johannesburg.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

The experience will be a fun and informative one. Your guide has extensive experience in tours, entertainment and loves communication with people. The tour gives you a very good background to South Africa and the Apartheid History. Your guide will tell you personal stories of his experiences in South Africa that will fill in all the blanks that wont be seen at museums. This is an educational tour of a 3rd generation South African. The Apartheid museum is a world class museum. The Constitutional Court is a unique opportunity to visit the highest court in our country. The prison will round off your SA experience
Duration: 3 to 6 hours.

Covering 3 of greater Johannesburg’s most famous places, the Ultimate Johannesburg Tour is a deep dive into the city’s turbulent history and the strides it has taken since.

This intense tour takes you around the City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial capital; Soweto, the country’s largest township; and the Apartheid Museum, a ground-breaking museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid.

Revealing its history one story at a time, Stephenson Adventures gets you up-close to the vibrant streets of Jo’burg.

Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

Johannesburg(New York of Africa) in South Africa is the second largest city in Africa, in 2016 there were 4.94 million people living in the City of Johannesburg. Joburg, or Jozi as some prefer to call it, offers visitors an experience as unique and diverse as the city itself. Whether you are on business, in search of a cultural encounter, an adrenaline rush or simply want to relax and unwind for a few days, the city of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more!

History. Settlement of Johannesburg began in 1886 when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand by an Australian prospector named George Harrison. The discovery spurred a feverish gold rush as fortune hunters from all over the world descended on the area.
Establishment of Soweto and the history of forced removal
Soweto uprising 1976
Duration: 1 to 7 hours.

Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the “New York of Africa", guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career.

Complete the day and see the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace with a trip on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Learn the history of Johannesburg from the audio commentary on board the double decker sightseeing bus. Ride through the city's historic neighbourhoods and see fascinating attractions, many related to the struggle against apartheid. Get on and off as much as you like.

Reconnect with Nelson Mandela's past, and get an understanding of where he started his fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, 8115 Vilakazi street. A short distance up the road is Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to thousands of South Africans and the site of some of the most iconic events in the nation’s history.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Expert Local Guides: Our Baleka Nathi experiences are led by knowledgeable local guides who offer insider insights into Johannesburg's rich history, culture, and hidden gems, ensuring an authentic and immersive exploration of the city.
Unparalleled City Views: Discover the breathtaking beauty of Johannesburg from unique vantage points as you run through iconic landmarks and scenic routes, experiencing the city's stunning skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and natural landscapes like never before.
Tailored Experiences: Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, our accompanied runs cater to all levels, offering personalized routes and pace options to suit your preferences and fitness goals. Explore Johannesburg at your own rhythm with Baleka Nathi.
Duration: 1 to 4 hours.

We are a French Guide service provider. Our tours include visiting local schools, participating in traditional weddings and attending church services on top of visiting popular places of interest in and around Johannesburg. The focal point of our tours is to take our visitors to meet local people and to expose them to local culture. Our guides are among the best in the country, they have demonstrated that by winning awards such as "The Lilizela Award for the Best Tourist Guide in the Gauteng province" and "The Best Guide of the Year" for one of the big DMC companies in the country.

Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

This tour is for history & Culture lovers, the experience focuses on the past, present and future impact Apartheid as had and will have on South Africa in years to come.

On these two we cover both Johannesburg city center & Soweto, the tour is a two-part tour covering the topics relevant to Apartheid and how the system was designed. We start with the impact the discovery of gold had on this city where we visit the mining headquarters of South african where it all started.

Part two we shoot to Soweto to understand how the system was designed to keep the majority of people oppressed while in Soweto we will be visiting Nelson Mandela's home too.

The experience is designed to give guests a clear understanding of how apartheid worked and how some of the systems a still affecting us today, on this full-day excursion you will get a chance to understand clearly how it all unfolded.
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.

Would you like to get to know Johannesburg better? Our Johannesburg tour is the perfect introduction!

On this half day tour we take you to the top attractions Johannesburg has to offer. Some of the areas our tour visits are Hillbrow, Constitution Hill, Central Johannesburg, Braamfontein and Newtown.
Duration: 4 hours.

We have qualified guides that have expert knowledge, they will give you an insight into the history of Johannesburg and Soweto. Your Guide will also give you reflections on the current state of the city and will answer your questions on a range of topics. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive past Nelson Mandela's house in Houghton, then we will proceed to go get a view the Northern suburbs up on of Johannesburg up Munro Drive. The we visit Constitutional Hill where Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and many activists that shaped the course of South African history were once imprisoned. This is also the site of the highest Court in the Land is located. We will drive you through Braamfontein and over the Nelson Mandela Bridge to the Central Business District of Johannesburg and explore what makes this thriving city unique. Then we head to Soweto to discover this amazing township which is home to two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and the site of the June 16, Soweto Uprising.
Duration: 8 hours.

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg).
This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto.

We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Duration: 6 hours.

Read articles, watch video clips, look at artifacts & listen sound clips of detailed summary showcasing the Apartheid Era timeline in the well documented Apartheid Museum.

Drive & stop past iconic landmarks in Soweto through the township houses including the Orlando Towers, Klip Town Square Freedom Charter, Nelson Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

The Vilakazi street craft market has a variety of vendors with different gifts to choose from.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Best of Johannesburg city exploration. It is said all the way lead to Johannesburg. Johannesburg momentum began back in 1886, the year of Gold discovery. From there till today the city become everyone choice for turning the future dreams into reality. Though dented by the bad reputation, Johannesburg continue attracting large number from various corners of the world. Our tour include a stop in Constitution Hill and drive around all three spheres of the city.
Duration: 4 hours.

This tour will take you through the most historic places in Africa from the richest city in Africa ''the city of gold'' ''Johannesburg'' to one of the most famous townships Soweto. Johannesburg city is so full of tales to tell from the gold rush of 1886 to the dark era of Apartheid to the democratic South Africa that is rich in cultural diversity. Now the township of Soweto was once home to heroes like Nelson Mandela, Desmond tutu, Winnie Mandela, James Mpanza, Yvonne Chaka Chaka the list is endless. This township really comes alive and it's so rich in African culture and heritage.
Duration: 8 hours.

Travelers will get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square. You will get the full pictures of the remarkable fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs Ples, as well as access to the exhibit at Maropeng visitors center.

You also have the chance of wildlife sightseeing in their natural environment. The travelers will travel through the reserve in an open top 4x4 Safari vehicle and see the famous 'Big Five' as well as many other species. See the majesty of South African wildlife with a tour of the Pilanesberg natural reserve from Johannesburg. Come along with your cameras for unforgettable shots.
Duration: 3 days.

This tour is ideal for the tourists who would like to know about the turbulent past of South Africa and transition to democracy and how the democracy is protected. You will get to know the old days of South Africa and also how the various law processes have shaped the current society. Apartheid Museum combines the oppression of the black people by the minority and what really transpired during the harsh apartheid era.
Duration: 5 hours.

Explore the contrast between 2 giant cities, this tour will take you from the richest city in Africa, Johannesburg to the capital city of South Africa, Pretoria. Enjoy learning the history of these giant cities and taking pictures of South Africa's giant cities Pretoria and Johannesburg city.
Duration: 8 hours.

Get to know the history and landmarks of Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, in a full-day tour. Visit Soweto, the hometown of Nelson Mandela, as well as a full city tour and a visit to the Apartheid
Duration: 7 hours.

There is no better way to experience Johannesburg than on a bike! This bike tour will take you through Johannesburg's key landmarks and will give you a deeper sense of understanding to what really happened to Johannesburg's inner city.

The tour covers the following areas:

Maboneng
Braamfontein
Newtown
Downtown Johannesburg
Victoria yard

Highlighting Johannesburg's:

Street Art
Culture
History
Migration

Designed for those who don't have much time in the city of Gold, this experience will show you Johannesburg from a local perspective.

NB) we also offer the experience on the following modes of transport:

- Tuk Tuk
- E-scooter
- Walking
Duration: 4 hours.

If you're looking for a traditional tour company that will give a highlighted touristic tour, then WE'RE NOT THE COMPANY YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...

We offer Immersive Historical & Cultural experiences that take our clients a step closer to understanding South Africa's complex history.

On these excursion, we cover the past, present and future of Johannesburg; we answer the million-dollar question (WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHANNESBURG)

Everyone tells how dangerous Johannesburg is but no one tells you what caused it to be so dangerous, Your Safety will be our number one priority as we show around the city and challenge this preconceived idea that Johannesburg is dangerous.

With 8 years of experience, you're in good hands with us 🙂

We looking forward to hosting you.

Duration: 3 to 5 hours.

The package tailored to cover the most visited or touristic destinations in Johannesburg. Taking into account valuable of time one's limited time in this economic hub of South Africa we completely devoting this long day to make it more possible to explore Johannesburg downtown, Soweto and Apartheid Museum in a unique exciting and informative method. Again if one is heading for the Airport after we finish we also offer a free drop off.
On this tour we always advise our guests to stick to the briefed time wherever we stop to cover everything put on the itinerary.
Duration: 7 hours.

This is a private full day Cultural Tour so there will not be any other passengers in the vehicle with you. Although there will be other customers present on the guided tours.

This tour takes you deep inside the dark Apartheid past, giving you a first hand account of how it was to live under the old Apartheid Government, and then gives you a glimpse into the future under the new South African Constitution.

You will experience the old and the new business centre’s, we will drive into SOWETO and experience a local restaurant with locals. You will visit Nelson Mandela’s house (South African iconic President) to see where and how he lived and then you will drive by the 2010 Soccer World Cup Stadium where the soccer World Cup final was held, before being dropped off back at your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours 10 minutes.

Township Life and Community Engagement: A tour of Soweto allows visitors to experience township life firsthand and gain insights into the resilience and spirit of its residents. Engaging with the local community through guided tours, homestays, or community projects provides an authentic and meaningful experience. Understanding the challenges and triumphs of these communities fosters a deeper appreciation for their strength and resourcefulness.
Duration: 7 hours.

Gilda, owner of Eenblond Tours, was born in Johannesburg, and the city has been her home for more than 20 years as an adult. She has a mad passion and love for this vibrant place, and knows all the great, good, interesting, weird and crazy spots. This is NOT your typical bus tour as offered by so many companies. Instead of taking guests to museums (The Apartheid Museum does not need a guide), she prefers to show you the many faces of the city - taking in the history, art, culture, but also just daily life in the vastly diverse areas.. And no tour in Jozi is done without sampling it's excellent cuisine. Tours are always flexible to try and match our guest's personalities. 100% safe, come see why we love our city so much!
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Soweto, which stands for South Western Townships, is a large, vibrant township located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. Here are some of the things that make Soweto unique:

Rich history: Soweto played a pivotal role in the fight against apartheid. In 1976, student protests that began in Soweto spread throughout the country and became a major turning point in the struggle for racial equality. Soweto is also home to the Hector Pieterson Museum, which commemorates the 1976 uprising, and the Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived for many years.
Duration: 8 hours.

Our tours are conducted by Proffessional guides.
We take our guests to Constitution hill to give them an opportunity to do a guided tour of the prison museum No 4, to learn how discrimination in South Africa also affected Black-ordinary and political prisoners including former president Mandela at this jail museum.
You also have an opportunity to visit and to learn about the Constitutional court in South Africa if not in session.
Soweto is the popular attraction for both locals and international travelers.
A must see for all visitors of Johannesburg South Africa.
In Soweto the guide will share with you the History behind the establisment of townships.
You will also see and learn about different attractions in Soweto including Family units,Baragwanath hospital,Orlando Towers and
Squatter camps.The tour ends in Vilakazi street where Mandela House is situated.
We give you time to do the tour of Mandela House and to browse the flea markets
.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

This is a private tour, where you will enjoy a more intimate experience. On a private tour, the only participants are you, your friends, or your family.
You will avoid wasted time picking up people from one hotel to another and you will enjoy your excursion more by not rushing to meet established times.
Your guide will be prepared to answer any questions and inform you about all the topics you want to know better and will accompany you inside the museums to give you an explanation.
You will have more flexibility in times and places.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

This experience covers two famous areas in Johannesburg:

Braamfontein & Newtown

On this tour, we will cover 3 Museums and explore the area's History while checking out some Street art and Street Culture.

The experience is best suited for those interested in History, street Culture and street art.

The tour will provide guests with a deeper sense of understanding into Johannesburg's past and present from a born Free perspective.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.