Johannesburg: Soweto Township 6-Hour Private Tour
ID: GYG640463-1063387
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore the Soweto Township on a private tour from Johannesburg. Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Nelson Mandela House Museum.
Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of Soweto on a private tour. Visit the Apartheid Museum, see the Nelson Mandela House Museum, and explore the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
Start your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg. Travel to the Apartheid Museum and learn about the dark past of South Africa. Continue to Soweto and visit a family home to see how the residents live in the township.
Next, visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum, a matchbox house where the former president lived. Continue to the Hector Pieterson Memorial, dedicated to the 1976 student uprising and massacre.
Drive to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners. Explore the street and learn about its significance.
Finally, take a guided tour of a shanty town or squatter camp to see the contradictions of life in Soweto. Afterward, return to your hotel in Johannesburg.
Highlights
- Learn about the dark past of South Africa at the Apartheid Museum
- See the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners
- Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, dedicated to the 1976 student uprising
- Drive past the Nelson Mandela House Museum and learn about his life
- Experience the good, bad, and ugly of Soweto on a full township tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking.
Bring a camera to capture memorable moments.
Sunscreen and water are recommended for sunny days.
Be respectful when visiting family homes and local communities.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
