Johannesburg: Pretoria and Soweto via Apartheid Museum
ID: GYG848269-1340895
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the Afrikaaners people at the Voortrekker Museum, visit the Union Building, and see the 1976 Youth Uprising at the Hector Peterson Museum on this day tour.
Discover the history of South Africa on a day trip from Johannesburg. Visit the Voortrekker Museum, Union Building, Hector Peterson Museum, and the Nelson Mandela House. Learn about the apartheid era at the Apartheid Museum.
Start your historical day tour ready to know what transpired back in those days and how it has shaped the current dynamic Rainbow nation. Head to Pretoria just over 30 kilometers from Johannesburg making your way to the first stop, the Voortrekker Museum, where you'll get to know the history of the Afrikaaners people of South Africa. Learn more about the monument and why it was built the way it is.
From there, drive through the beautiful town of Pretoria, also known as Tswane. Visit the Union Building, which currently houses the president of South Africa and get a splendid view of Pretoria and find a perfect place to take photos.
Continue onto Soweto, where you will get to see the 1976 Youth Uprising by visiting the famous Hector Peterson Museum and also visit the house of the South African apartheid hero Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street. The Nelson Mandela House has been set up to reflect its original setting from the the time he left prison.
Afterwards, head to the Apartheid Museum, where you will get the fine print of what actually transpired during those apartheid days and conclude your tour by passing through Johannesburg as you head back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the Afrikaaners people at the Voortrekker Museum
- Visit the Union Building, which currently houses the president of South Africa
- See the 1976 Youth Uprising by visiting the famous Hector Peterson Museum
- Visit the house of the South African apartheid hero Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street
- Learn about the apartheid era at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
It's recommended to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside museums.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museums.
Smoking is prohibited on the transportation and inside the museum premises.
Our professional guide/driver will pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse reception for your tour. Please be there 10min before the scheduled time.
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.
