Johannesburg Private Cultural Heritage Tour
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R 6,340
Johannesburg
1-10
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Private Tour of Johannesburg's Rich History and Soweto's Culture
  • • Experience an Informative Full-Day Tour Lasting 8-9 Hours
  • • Explore South Africa's Most Comprehensive Apartheid Museum
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Experience the vibrant heart of South Africa with an unforgettable private guided tour through Johannesburg and Soweto. This immersive journey offers a unique glimpse into the rich history, diverse cultures, and indomitable spirit of these legendary places. From the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, a city born from the gold rush, to the intimate streets of Soweto, known for its pivotal role in the fight against apartheid, this tour is designed to enlighten and inspire.

The adventure begins with a personal guide, showcasing iconic landmarks and historical sites that have shaped South Africa’s past. Discover the homes of global icons like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, and delve into the profound narratives of the Apartheid Museum, where stories of resilience and triumph are brought to life. A highlight of the day includes a delicious local lunch on vibrant Vilakazi Street, immersing in the culinary delights that echo the rich cultural tapestry of Soweto. Optional experiences, like exploring a gold mine or visiting Gandhi’s South African home, enhance this fully customizable itinerary to meet individual interests.

This private guided tour is not just a journey; it's a perfect gift for loved ones seeking to deepen their understanding of South Africa’s vibrant history and dynamic culture. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions, this enriching experience is sure to leave lasting memories, offering both adventure and invaluable insights into a country that continues to inspire the world.

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Experience Overview:

Johannesburg And Soweto Private Guided Tour With Shebeen Lunch.

This tour is private just for you with our guide. Johannesburg is the only major city in the world built because of an underground resource, gold instead of a river or port. For over 100 years it was the world's biggest producer of the yellow metal. Johannesburg and the township of Soweto together make up arguably Africa's most interesting city, least of all because of the vast diversities in race, culture, and wealth of its inhabitants. During this full-day private tour, your informative guide highlights places and events that changed the cultural and political landscape of South Africa and in some cases the world. See the former homes (both old and recent) of Nelson Mandela and spend time exploring the Apartheid Museum. Your customizable itinerary includes lunch on vibrant Vilakazi Street in Soweto. Changes can be made to add going down a gold mine, seeing Gandhis home, who, during his 20 years in South Africa he became the human rights activist we know him as today.

What's included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes

Not included:

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenirs and curios

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours

Apartheid Museum

Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001

The Apartheid Museum traces the history of this abhorrent form of South African society but also celebrates our emergence out of it into a brave multicultural democracy that still strives to attain equality of opportunity fro all its citizens . It has been described as a masterpiece of Museum design. There is incredible depth to the exhibits and the multi media narratives they illustrate and although they do create a feeling of sadness at the injustices committed spirits are raised by the stories of heroic South Africans who fought and died to create a pathway to something better. You can easily spend the whole day here and still not see it all but 2 hours will give you a good overview of what it was like to live here during these bad old days.There is a book and curio shop focusing on relevant items, and a coffee bar serving light meals. Next to it indigenous grasses and plants are grown to give a glimpse of what this area of the "veld" would have looked like before Joburg existed.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hector Pieterson Memorial

Hector Pieterson Square, Soweto

The killing of a 12-year-old child by police firing on demonstrating school children is commemorated here along with the 70 or more others who died on that fateful but momentous day on the 16th of June 1976. The date is now our National Youth Day and a public holiday.
There is a large African crafts market next to it if you want to buy some souvenirs.

30 minutes

Vilakazi Street

Vilakazi Street, Soweto, 1804

Lunch will be at a popular restaurant on Vilakazi Street where you will sample the local fare. Here also you will find the previous homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.

1 hour

South Western Townships

Johannesburg

South West African Townships or Soweto is the home of as many as 2 million South Africans and people of other African nationalities. Its citizens have the illustrious heritage of being at the center of resistance to oppression under colonialism and Apartheid.

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Mandela House

8115 Vilakazi Street, Ngakane St., Soweto, 1804

Visit the Soweto home of Nelson Mandela, now a museum and tribute to his life and role in our progression to a fully representative democracy.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa's journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort fort that bears testament to a turbulent past. visit the country's Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Johannesburg

Johannesburg

All the way to the centre of the city you'll see a vibrant mixture of cultures before reaching the Carlton Centre, located in what was once Johannesburg's most prestigious business district.

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Houghton Estate

Houghton Estate

Following hotel pickup in Johannesburg or Pretoria, your personalized tour of the historic city starts off with a visit to the home Nelson Mandela lived in just prior to his death in the still high wealth suburb of Houghton. From here you cross the “Rand” or to give it its full name the “Witwatersrand”. “rand” means ridge in Afrikaans. This is Johannesburg’s only prominent physical feature, a high ridge that bisects Johannesburg from east to west and to a great extent its wealth. In the past, the wealthy gold barons built their mansions along the ridge giving them a great view to the north where the majority of Joburg’s well-off residents now live. The mansions are still there and we will stop close to the top of the Rand on Munro Drive for the magnificent view they share. Because of its association with the wealthy our currency, the Rand is named after it and we orientate our location in the city in relation to it, West Rand, East Rand, North Rand, Midrand, and so on.

30 minutes

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, a senior or a youth.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

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.

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Mmilo Tours

Product SKU: ZA-18089-0007

Johannesburg Private Cultural Heritage Tour

Johannesburg
1-10
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Private Tour of Johannesburg's Rich History and Soweto's Culture
  • • Experience an Informative Full-Day Tour Lasting 8-9 Hours
  • • Explore South Africa's Most Comprehensive Apartheid Museum
or

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