Opening hours

Visitor info:

1. The Visitor Centre will open at 08h45 close at 17h00 – no tickets will be sold after 16h00.
2. The guided Highlights tour (1hr) will take place every hour on the hour, with the last tour departing at 16h00.
3. The full site tours (2hrs) will take place at 10h00 and 13h00 daily.
4. Tickets can be purchased online via www.webtickets.co.za or on site at the visitor centre – please note this is a cashless facility.

Closure Dates:

  • 29 March 2024 - Closed
  • 24 December 2024 – Closure at 13h00
  • 25th and 26th December 2024 – Closed
  • 31st December 2024 – Closure at 13h00
  • 01 January 2025 – Closed

Free-for-all days

Free-admission days will be offered to commemorate special national holidays. These Free for all days include:

  • Human Rights Day: 21 March
  • Freedom Day: 27 April
  • Youth Day: 16 June
  • Women's Day: 9 August
  • Heritage Day: 24 September
  • Day of Reconciliation: 16 December

Admission

Bookings are not required for individuals and small groups. If you fall into this category, please simply purchase your tickets at the Visitor Centre upon arrival. Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at a 5% discount via webtickets.

If you are visiting Constitution Hill as part of your City Sightseeing red bus tour, your red bus ticket entitles you to a 25% discount off your Constitution Hill ticket price on the day of your red bus trip.

Discounts are also available for tour operators and school groups.

Tour Duration Adults Children (5-17 years) Pensioners (with ID) & Students (with student card) More Info
Highlights 1 hour R120 R55 R80 Daily every hour from 9am – 4pm. Special tours can be arranged for tour operators.
Full 2 hours R180 R100 R100 Daily at 10am and 1pm. Special tours can be arranged for tour operators.
Self–Guided Tour (Not with Tour Operator) At Leisure R100 R50 R65 Daily 9am – 5pm
Night Tour (including Light Refreshments Snacks) 3 hours R350 R350 R350 Last Thursday of every month. Group bookings of + 10 Only
Art & Justice Tour 90 Minutes R200 R150 R150 Group bookings of +10 Only
Time Travel Tour 3 hours R350 - R350 Last Friday of every month. Group bookings of +10 Only
Time Travel with Finger Food and Ltd Drinks 3 Hours R600 - R600 Group bookings of +10 Only
Constitutional Court Tour 90 Minutes R120 R70 R70 Group bookings of +10 Only
Red Bus Discount Rate 1 hour R75 R33.75 R45 Upon production of a valid Red Bus receipt

Please note the following terms and conditions:

  • Student pricing is available to full-time students upon the presentation of a valid student ID
  • Pensioner discounts apply to visitors with proof that they are over 60 years of age
  • Children’s rates apply to children between the ages of seven and 17
  • Children under the age of seven do not pay to visit the precinct, however there is a cost for certain programmes offered at the children's room. These rates will be finalised in 2017
  • Children must be 12 years and older to purchase an admission ticket on their own and visit the Constitution Hill precinct unaccompanied
  • All children under the age of 12 require an adult escort. An adult escort is someone who is above the age of 17
  • We encourage families to explore Constitution Hill together and offer a family ticket option which applies for up to two adults and four children between the ages of seven and 17
  • Combination tickets cannot be separated or used with any other promotion
  • Visitors with disabilities pays regular admission fees depending on their age group. Attendants accompanying visitors with a disabilities receive free admission, at a maximum of one attendant per person. All other visitors in the group pay regular admission fees
  • The Highlights Tour runs daily every hour from 9am to 4pm
  • The Full Tour runs every day at 10am and 1pm
  • The Night, Art and Justice, Time Travel, Walk with Madiba and Constitutional Court Tours are only available to group bookings of 10 people or more
  • The Night Tour takes place on the last Thursday of every month
  • The Time Travel Tour takes place on the last Friday of every month
  • Admission fees are subject to change without notice

A more comprehensive list of our rates is available here.

Group bookings

Advanced reservations are advised for all group tours of 20 people or more. As the precinct can be very busy, we strongly advise you to reserve a time slot in advance. If attendance is high, groups without a reservation may not be permitted access.

Please note that the following criteria apply:

  • Children under the age of seven are free
  • Adult group leaders must remain with students or children at all times
  • Admission fees are subject to change

For more information on these offerings, please contact us.

Red bus special

Red Bus Discount Rate: less 25% upon production of valid Red Bus receipt for travel on the same day.

Tour Duration Adults Children (5-17 years) Pensioner (with ID) Students (with student card) More Info
Highlights Tour 1 Hour R75 R33.75 R45 R37.50 Daily every hour from 9am – 4pm. Special tours can be arranged for tour operators.
Full Tour 2 hours R112.50 R52.50 R67.50 R60 Daily at 10am and 1pm. Special tours can be arranged for tour operators.
Self–Guided Tour (Not with Tour Operator) At Leisure R67.50 R33.75 R41.25 R37.50 Daily 9am – 5pm
Night Tour (including Light Refreshments Snacks) 3 Hours R262.50 R262.50 R262.50 R262.50 Last Thursday of every month. Group bookings of +10 Only
Art & Justice Tour 90 Minutes R150 R75 R90 R82.50 Group bookings of +10 Only
Time Travel Tour 3 Hours R262.50 - R262.50 R262.50 Last Friday of every month. Group bookings of+10 Only
Time Travel with Finger Food and Ltd Drinks 3 Hours R337.50 - R337.50 R337.50 Group bookings of +10 Only
Constitutional Court Tour 90 Minutes R75 R37.50 R37.50 R41.25 Group bookings of +10 Only
  • Students will continue to have a separate standard tour rate from scholars.
  • A family package of two adults and three children has been introduced, with seasonal specials to be advertised on our platforms.
  • The STO rates are discounted at 25% off the prices listed.

School bookings

Booking for school programs can be made by calling 011 381 3100, or emailing us at visitorservices@conhill.org.za. The number of school visits per day is limited so please book early to secure your dates and avoid disappointment.

For more information on the school programmes we have available for learners and to make a booking, please visit our Education section.

Complimentary admission

Complimentary tours are issued by our group sales, venue hire, marketing, education and public programmes departments. In this instance, complimentary cards (known as Be Our Guest passes) are provided in advance.

Other complimentary tours can be arranged through Constitution Hill's management, partners or the Constitutional Court, and must be approved by management.

Refunds

Please note the following conditions concerning refunds:

  • Purchased tickets are non-refundable, but you can change your ticket to another date if necessary
  • Re-bookings are made by calling the visitor services administrator on 011 381 3100 weekdays between 8am and 5pm
  • Re-bookings must be made prior to your visit
  • Re-bookings are only made on individual tickets, not on group visits or guided tours
  • A re-booking fee applies