Soweto Historical Tour with African Cuisine
Embark on a Historic Soweto Tour Explore Mandela's Legacy and Enjoy Traditional African Cuisine
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Historic Soweto Township and Mandela House Museum
- • Embark on a 7-Hour Journey Through Soweto's Rich History
- • Visit South Africa's Most Extensive Apartheid Museum
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Explore the rich and complex history of South Africa on a private Soweto and Apartheid Museum day tour from Johannesburg. This immersive experience provides an opportunity to walk through the streets of Soweto, where the past echoes in every corner. The vibrant township, home to around 5 million residents, offers a fascinating juxtaposition of culture and history, making it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to understand the nation’s journey toward freedom and equality.
The tour begins with a convenient pickup from a hotel or private residence, followed by a scenic drive through Soweto’s dynamic neighborhoods. Witness the significance of key landmarks, including Vilakazi Street, where the homes of two Nobel laureates, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, can be found. A visit to the Hector Pieterson Museum sheds light on the pivotal events of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, while the Mandela House Museum invites guests to discover the life and legacy of one of the world’s most revered leaders. Enjoy a delicious meal of traditional African cuisine at a local restaurant before continuing to the thought-provoking Apartheid Museum, where powerful exhibits delve into the harsh realities of the apartheid era and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.
This unforgettable Soweto and Apartheid Museum experience makes a remarkable gift for friends or family looking to expand their horizons and connect with South Africa's poignant history. Whether for a special occasion or just to share a unique adventure, this private tour provides not only education but also inspiration, leaving a lasting impression and fostering a deeper understanding of the journey toward freedom and justice.
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Experience Overview:
Soweto And Apartheid Museum Day Tour Private From Johannesburg PrivateSoweto has 5 million people, unregistered emigrated from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The two noble winners which shared the street at Vilakazi Street right next to Soweto school where by 1976 16 June Soweto Uprising took place 500 miter away from Nelson Mandela House. The mother of South Africa by the name of Winnie Mandela resident in Soweto all her life. the 2010 World Cup official opening in the stadium called FNB in Nasrec few blocks away from Soweto. Get to choose restaurants to have African food lunch or dinner in Soweto. South Africa has the struggles that lasted for years under the Dutch and English rulers by visiting the museum get to learn more about the segregation of the past and journey throughout.
What's included:
- Local Guide qualified
- Entrance fees
- Water
- Pick up from hotel or private homes and drop off back to hotel or home
Not included:
- Gratitude
- Soviniar (but available for purchase)
What to expect:
Duration: 7 hours
Johannesburg Fort
Kotze Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg
The tour starts after being picked up in you adress, hotel, airport in Johannesburg or Pretoria. embark to Soweto by visiting the rich suburbs connecting the township of Soweto, Hostel, RDP house, Soweto Tower and visit Hector Pieterson Museum, here we get to learn about 1976 uprising of the youth and why they did not want to be taught on a language that they did not like. We also get to know why Hector Pieterson was shot dead during the uprising. Next we visit Mandela house Museum and get to see his old furniture intact and also learn his life before he went to Prison. We will also have a chance to enjoy some traditional African food at the famous Restaurant of you choice in Vilakazi street in Soweto. From where we drive through the sprawling ghettos of Soweto as we make our to Apartheid Museum. We will pass through the World Cup Stadium home to the 2010 Soccer World and get a chance to take a photo. We will finally get to Apartheid Museum and step by step we will learn the good and bad of Apartheid System. A lot of of physical hardware is available at the museum to see with a lot of information on those dark old days. Get closer to South Africa history on
7 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.
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Virgio Tours
Product SKU: ZA-18105-0027
Soweto Historical Tour with Traditional Lunch
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Historic Soweto Township and Mandela House Museum
- • Embark on a 7-Hour Journey Through Soweto's Rich History
- • Visit South Africa's Most Extensive Apartheid Museum
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