Johannesburg Soweto Apartheid Museum Tour
from
R 2,289
Johannesburg
Gauteng
1-7
people
price for
1 participant
9
hours
  • • Explore Johannesburg's Iconic Apartheid Museum
  • • Take a Comprehensive 9 Hour Soweto Tour
  • • Visit the World’s Only Street of Two Nobel Laureates
or

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 Tour

Starting 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

Johannesburg
Gauteng
1-7
people
price for
1 participant
9
hours
  • • Explore Johannesburg's Iconic Apartheid Museum
  • • Take a Comprehensive 9 Hour Soweto Tour
  • • Visit the World’s Only Street of Two Nobel Laureates
or

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