Apartheid Museum: Journey Through South Africa's Past

Uncover the gripping and transformative story of South Africa’s Apartheid era at the renowned Apartheid Museum. Explore the Gold Reef City complex and dive into the nation’s past of racial segregation and ultimate liberation.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apartheid Museum - Apartheid Museum is a ray of hope showing how South Africa has come a long way from an ashy past to a future that everyone will be proud of. This tour is worth taking if you are keen on learning all you can about South African history.
What's Included
  • Pickup & Drop offs from any Hotel/Place around Johannesburg or Pretoria
  • Bottled water included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Located in the Gold Reef City vicinity, the Apartheid Museum delves into the grim history of South Africa.
Inaugurated in 2001, this unparalleled museum tracks the emergence and downfall of Apartheid. Exhibitions encompassing cinematic clips, photos and relics guide visitors through a poignant and heart-stirring trip from destructive racial division to…

Location
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Driqbcarvalho
Oct 16, 2025
Highly recommended - This visit is a must and truly impressive! Both the museum guide and Collins, our agency guide, were excellent — highly recommend it.
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Reneefg9881eq
Aug 27, 2025
Fantastic solo outing - Banele was wonderful! His experience & knowledge enhanced my experience tremendously. I felt safe and well taken care of traveling alone.
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Eug90
Aug 17, 2025
Responsive company, educational and insightful tour - Communication prior to activity was good. Simply emailed them to let them know my hotel and they got back promptly to inform me of the time of pick up and drop off. On the day of the activity, received a WhatsApp to indicate the name of the guide and exact time of pick up. Banele was polite, friendly, and provided a lot of information during the tour. Was also happy to share his own thoughts when questions are asked.
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O5893irthomasb
Aug 17, 2025
Great experience - The Apartheid Museum tour was incredibly powerful and deeply informative. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, taking you through the history of apartheid in South Africa in a way that is both educational and emotional. It’s not only a lesson in the country’s past, but also a stark reminder of the inequalities and injustices that still exist in South Africa and across the world today. The museum leaves you with plenty to reflect on and a greater appreciation for the resilience and courage of those who fought for freedom. The tour itself was very well organized, with safe and reliable hotel pickup and drop-off, which made the experience stress-free. The guide Banele was super knowledgeable and provided valuable context, making the visit even more impactful. Overall, this is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Johannesburg who wants to gain a deeper understanding of South Africa’s history and its ongoing relevance globally.
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Richard_b
Aug 13, 2025
Excellent Tour - This tour in 3.5 hours captures the essence,spirit and history of Aparheid .My guide was so knowledgeable ,professionable and informative and spke slowly and clearly and answered all my questions.
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Hector_v
Aug 1, 2025
Spectacular place - The tour was absolutely fantastic! Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Jhon was exceptional – knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable.
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William_j
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing experience! The... - Amazing experience! The key to its excellence was the knowledge of the guide. Banele was an expert and made the experience educational and fun. Highly recommend him as a guide.
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148anja_
Jul 26, 2025
A Review of the Apartheid Museum with Guide Banele - The Apartheid Museum was thoughtfully curated, and our guide, Banele, shared insightful and engaging information throughout the visit.
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Anja_s
Jul 26, 2025
I strongly recommend this... - I strongly recommend this tour. The Apartheid Museum was thoughtfully curated, and my guide, Banele, shared insightful and engaging information throughout the visit.
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Martin_f
Jul 24, 2025
Apartheid Museum - The museum is excellent and gives you a much deeper understanding of apartheid and details of life in South Africa during that time. It showed what it took to change the political system .
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).