Johannesburg Soweto Apartheid Museum Tour
Experience Soweto's Rich History with a Guided Tour of the Apartheid Museum and Iconic Landmarks
Gauteng
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Johannesburg's Iconic Apartheid Museum
- • Take a Comprehensive 9 Hour Soweto Tour
- • Visit the World’s Only Street of Two Nobel Laureates
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a transformative journey through history with the Full Day Soweto Township and Apartheid Museum Tour. This unforgettable experience takes participants deep into the heart of South Africa’s rich cultural heritage and complex past. Start the day at the renowned Apartheid Museum, where the powerful narrative of apartheid unfolds. Witness the remarkable story of resilience and hope that ultimately led to reconciliation and recovery in this vibrant nation.
The adventure continues in Soweto, one of Africa's most famous townships, home to over four million residents. This extensive tour includes visits to iconic attractions such as Walter Sisulu Square, the Mandela House Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, where the spirit of the 1976 student uprising still resonates. Stroll along Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. The day wraps up with a drive past historic sites such as the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Soccer City, giving a comprehensive view of both the struggles and triumphs of the community.
This Full Day Soweto Township and Apartheid Museum Tour isn’t just an incredible opportunity to explore South Africa's poignant history; it also makes for a thoughtful and meaningful gift. Whether for a history enthusiast, a culture seeker, or anyone wanting to enrich their understanding of this remarkable nation, this experience promises memories that will last a lifetime.
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Experience Overview:
Full Day Soweto Township And Apartheid Museum TourStarting your Tour with a visit to the World famous Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid: The racially prejudiced system that blighted much of its progress and the triumph of reason which crowned half a century of struggle. The Museum has been assembled and organized by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers.
In Soweto - South Western Township , you will catch a glimpse of the lives of its estimated 4 millions residents. This popular tour includes a visit to attractions such as : Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Mandela House Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial Site, Vilakazi Street - One of South Africa's most famous streets.
The tour is concluded with a drive past: Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Taxi Rank.
The Soweto Campus of the University of Johannesburg.
Soccer City , home to the opening and closing functions of the soccer World Cup 2010.
Meeting Point
Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
What's included:
- Driver - Guide
- Return Transportation from the Hotel
- Entrance Fees to the Museum as specified in the Itinerary
Not included:
- Personal Items
- Drinks
- Driver/Guide tips
What to expect:
Duration: 9 hours
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001
Visitors will be able to walk inside the Museum, witness the darkest moment of South Africa during the time of Apartheid, live before discovering of Gold in Johannesburg, section of Nelson Mandela's life and the last section is the Apartheid.
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Orlando Towers
, , Soweto
Stop by for a souvenir picture
Pass by without stopping
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
8287 Khumalo St, , Soweto
Walk into vilakazi Street until you reach Hector Pieterson Memorial, outside only, you will be able to learn about what took place 16 June 1976, students uprising.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street, Soweto, 1804
You will be able to walk into the most and only famous Street in the World where 2 winners of Nobel Peace lived : Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu
30 minutes
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd
Product SKU: ZA-18072-0009
Johannesburg Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour
Gauteng
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Johannesburg's Iconic Apartheid Museum
- • Take a Comprehensive 9 Hour Soweto Tour
- • Visit the World’s Only Street of Two Nobel Laureates
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