Johannesburg Private Soweto Historical Tour
Experience a Private Flexible Tour of Johannesburg's Historical Sites Including the Apartheid Museum
Gauteng
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Rich History of Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum
- • Enjoy a 5 Hour Private Tour in Comfort and Style
- • Visit Soweto's Most Iconic Sites, Including Vilakazi Street
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the rich and poignant history of South Africa with a captivating Half Day Tour of the Apartheid Museum and Soweto. This immersive journey takes travelers through significant landmarks that shaped the nation's past, offering a unique opportunity to understand the struggles and triumphs of the people. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to learn more about South Africa’s heritage, this tour is an unforgettable experience that enlightens and inspires.
The adventure begins at the renowned Apartheid Museum, where visitors can explore compelling exhibits that vividly depict the country’s turbulent history. Spend approximately two hours inside, allowing time to absorb the deeply moving stories and artifacts that highlight the fight against apartheid. After the museum, the tour continues into Soweto, where you'll drive through affluent neighborhoods and shanty towns, witnessing a blend of cultures in one of South Africa’s most famous areas. Stops include the iconic Vilakazi Street—the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners—and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, dedicated to the heroic uprising of Soweto's youth in 1976.
This Half Day Tour not only offers an eye-opening experience but also makes a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate cultural exploration and social history. It’s an adventure that resonates deeply with participants, providing them with stories and sights that will linger in their memories for years to come. Gift the experience of a lifetime and inspire someone to connect with the rich history of South Africa!
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Experience Overview:
Apartheid Museum And Soweto Half Day TourThis is a private tour and is flexable. You travel in a very comfortable way.
The itinerary is changeable or flexable.
Meeting Point
Apartheid Museum
Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
What's included:
- One bottle of water per guest.
- Guiding fees.
- Entry fees to the apartheid museum.
Not included:
- Entry fees to the Mandela museum and the Hector Peterson memorial.
What to expect:
Duration: 5 hours
Apartheid Museum
Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
This is one of the best museum in the country relating to the recent history of South Africa. The museum is self guided. Self explanatory and easy to go through.
2 hours
Phale Close Diepkloof Extension Phase 2
Tau St, Diepkloof, 1864, South Africa
This is a good example of the affluent part of Soweto. This is where you will see the beautiful and big homes along side the hostels. Hostels where formally built for migrant mine workers. This will be a drive through.
10 minutes
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Department of Social Services
PWQV+3P, Diepkloof 319-Iq, Soweto, 1862, South Africa
This is the biggest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere. Here we will just do the drive through.
5 minutes
Orlando Towers
, , Soweto
Once a coal powered power station, today it is an entertainment place. It has helped to create jobs for local people. Stop for pictures.
10 minutes
Orlando East
4476 Sofasonke St, Orlando East, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
This is where you will see the shanty towns or squatters along side some government houses.
10 minutes
Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street, Soweto, 1804
This is a very famous Street in Soweto and the world at large. The Street which has been the home to 2 peace Nobel prize winners. Along side the street there are bars, restaurants, street vendors, Tutu house and the Nelson Mandela museum. Travellers can visit Mandela museum.
45 minutes
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
8287 Khumalo St, , Soweto
This is a memorial site dedicated to the up rising of the children of Soweto of 1976. This when the children were raising their voices about being taught in Afrikaans instead of English. You will walk in the garden of remembrance and see the famous picture of Hector Peterson.
1 hour
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for the blind travelers.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
Organized by
Thabelo
Product SKU: ZA-21392-0001
Johannesburg Private Sightseeing and Museum Tour
Gauteng
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Rich History of Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum
- • Enjoy a 5 Hour Private Tour in Comfort and Style
- • Visit Soweto's Most Iconic Sites, Including Vilakazi Street
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