Soweto Tour; Mandela House; Vilakazi Street; Market Culture Soweto Tour; Mandela house street market culture
ID: GYG569745-992294
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Get panoramic views from the Soweto Towers. Explore street culture while enjoying the markets. Indulge in the local cuisine. Learn the history of Soweto. Enjoy the vibrancy of the place.
Ever Wondered What Soul and Hope Look Like?
South of Johannesburg is Soweto, the world’s most famous township and important monument to Apartheid. A
sprawling, self-sufficient home to millions, Soweto grapples with democratic change, but its spirit resonates in a plethora
of shebeens.
Tour Soweto via Soccer City, to relive the memories of the 2010 World Cup soccer event.
Drive to the Bara hospital / taxi market , via the ever impressive Diepkloof extension.
Continue to the Orlando Towers , then to Freedom square in Kliptown.
We then proceed via Regina Mundi Cathedral and Morris Isaacson High school, some of the power houses behind the 1976 uprisings
Our route then takes us via the Mofolo Super Bowl , to the Vilakazi precinct -
Walk along the famous Vilakazi street in the footsteps of Mandela . Bishop Tutu
Visit the Mandela Family museum and the Hector Pietersen Memorial
Return to the hotel. End of tour.
Optional Lunch in Soweto ( own account )
Highlights
- Explore freedom square
- Marvel at the game changing Regina Mundi Cathedral
- See the Mandela family house
- Take pictures at the Hector Pietersen Memorial
Guiding languages
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.
