Johannesburg Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour
Experience Johannesburg's Rich History on a Guided Tour of Iconic Sites Including Apartheid Museum
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum Tour
- • Enjoy A Full-Day Exploration Lasting 5 To 6 Hours
- • Visit The Only Street With Two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the vibrant heart of South Africa with the Ultimate Johannesburg and Soweto Pass, offering an unforgettable journey through Johannesburg and Soweto’s rich cultural tapestry. This expertly crafted tour unveils stunning landmarks, gripping historical sites, and the dynamic spirit of two iconic destinations. Perfect for adventure seekers and history buffs alike, this pass ensures a day filled with exploration and discovery, all while being guided by passionate experts in the field.
The experience encompasses visits to renowned attractions such as the poignant Apartheid Museum, where the struggle for freedom and the triumph of democracy are brought to life. Witness the architectural marvel of the FNB Stadium, famous for its role in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and stand in awe of the Orlando Towers, which offer thrilling activities like bungee jumping. The journey continues through the streets of Soweto, where travelers can delve into the inspiring stories of the Kliptown community youth program, stroll down Vilakazi Street—home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners—and pay homage at the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial. Each stop on this tour unravels the deep narratives that shaped a nation, providing an immersive and enriching experience.
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Experience Overview:
Ultimate Johannesburg And Soweto PassWe boast of offering a great value for money service by taking our clients to a higher number of attractions than most tour companies and all our attractions are guided by highly qualified tour guides and we even alter our itinerary to suit that one of our clients.
Meeting Point
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001
What's included:
- Bottled water
Not included:
- Camera
What to expect:
Duration: between 5 hours and 6 hours
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001
At the apartheid museum travelers will get to have a reflection of how life was during apartheid through to the transition to a multi racial democracy in the new South Africa thanks to the exhibitions that give a detailed account of the segregation and minority rule that was imposed on black Africans by the whites from petty apartheid like being barred from sharing the same entrances to places, swimming pools, bathrooms and transport amongst others to severe forms of segregation like being dispossessed of land, being deprived of quality education, being denied economic opportunities and being denied the right to vote for leaders of their choice. Among the 22 exhibitions in the museum is the most popular one of Nelson Mandela`s life map whose release from prison marked the end of the apartheid era and the transition to a multi-racial democracy which gave South Africa its nickname The Rainbow Nation.
2 hours
FNB Stadium
Gate B, Soccer City Avenue,, , Johannesburg, 2147
Travelers will make a stop at the FNB stadium which is the biggest stadium in South Africa with a capacity of over 94000 and was host to the 2010 soccer world cup games. Built from 1987-1989 the stadium also gained its popularity as a place where Nelson Mandela gave his first ever public speech after being released from prison.
20 minutes
Orlando Towers
, , Soweto
Travelers will get to see the twin towers which once served as a coal powered power station for over 50 years before being decommissioned and transformed into an entertainment and business center offering activities like bungee and BASE jumping from a platform between the towers. Travelers can take part in these activities on their own accounts.
10 minutes
Kliptown Golfcourse Estate Flats Joshco
Klipspruit 298-Iq, Soweto, 1809, South Africa
Here travelers will see how one of the most poor communities in South Africa unites against all odds to educate equip and feed about 500 to 600 kids from the community every single day. Kliptown community lacks basic amenities like schools, home tap water, sewer systems amongst others so Kliptown youth program helps kids by assisting them with their school work, feeds them, provides sporting facilities for them and enrolls them into their arts and culture programs.
30 minutes
VILAKAZI STREET TOURISM
8114, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Soweto, 1804
In Vilakazi street travelers will get a once in a lifetime chance to walk in the only street in the world that was once home to two Nobel Peace price laureates namely Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Travelers will go inside Nelson Mandela`s former house which was transformed into a museum that exhibits his life and his struggles to end apartheid after which travelers will have lunch in the form of a local cuisine at a restaurant famous for its Soweto themed buffet.
1 hour, 30 minutes
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
8287 Khumalo St, , Soweto
The museum is named in honor of Hector Pieterson, a student who was shot and killed together with 170 other students two blocks away from where the museum stands. Travelers, from the exhibits, will get insights of the famous June 16 1976 protest also known as the Soweto uprising, in which black African students took to the streets in protest of among other human rights abuses was the imposition of Afrikaans to be used as a medium of instruction in all schools including the black African schools and famous among the exhibits, which are in the forms of feature films, personal accounts, newspapers and photographs, is the photograph of Hector Pieterson being carried moments after he was shot dead and the photograph gained popularity the world over.
40 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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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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Xplore Afrika travel & tours
Product SKU: ZA-18168-0006
Johannesburg Apartheid Museum Cultural Tour
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum Tour
- • Enjoy A Full-Day Exploration Lasting 5 To 6 Hours
- • Visit The Only Street With Two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
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