Sandton Johannesburg Apartheid History Tour

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

Meeting Point

Sandton

Sandton, South Africa

We will pick at any Hotel, Lodge, or Bed and Breakfast

What's included:

• Apartheid Museum entrance

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours, 55 minutes

Apartheid Museum

Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001

Learn about the Apartheid system which reigned in South Africa for many years - dark years, the atrocities that were committed against mankind, the achievements over the system and future of the country.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Soweto

Soweto

We spend the rest of the afternoon, learning on the history of townships, the social standards in those areas, the rich history that lies in the townships.

3 hours

Mandela House

8115 Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804

This provides the opportunity to visit our icon's home where he lived with his family in Soweto. The home has not been altered, it is still in its original state. We have the opportunity to grab a bite to eat in the area where Mandela's home is situated.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

8287 Khumalo St, , Soweto

A place which was chosen to commemorate the students that lost their lives as they were shot and killed by Apartheid police when they were protesting against the forceful use of Afrikaans language(Dutch Dilect)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included