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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour: Small-Group Exploration with Local Culture Insight
4.8
366 Ratings
Johannesburg
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto on this full-day tour. Visit the Apartheid Museum, explore local shanty towns, and enjoy a traditional buffet lunch. Support the local community with a donation to a Local Care Centre.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- FNB Stadium - After pick-ups, we convene at FNB Soccer Stadium on the outskirts of Soweto. Meet your guide and listen to a short explanation of the famous soccer stadium and the role it played in Soweto’s history. - Baragwanath - We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof - Elias Motsoaledi Road - Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the streets with your guide past street cafés and craft markets to a community centre that MoAfrika sponsors. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life. - Regina Mundi - We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview - Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976. - Vilakazi Street - We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. - Mandela House - Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost) - Orlando Towers - The morning ends at a popular restaurant at the base of the massive Soweto Towers. Enjoy a traditional meal of ‘shisa nyama’ and visit the craft market. If you’re keen, you can bungee jump off the top of the towers (own cost and time permitting). - Apartheid Museum - We visit the world famous Apartheid museum where you will learn about the history of South Africa and the struggle of its people during the apartheid era
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal driver/guide
- Included lunch
- Complimentary uncapped onboard WiFi
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Enroll in this nine-hour guided expedition of Soweto in a small group setting with a maximum of 11 participants. Visit the Apartheid Museum, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, and local shanty towns. Savour a sumptuous traditional buffet lunch, and benefit from the convenience of free hotel pickups and drop-offs. Gain insights into the town’s history and culture from your guide. Contribute to the local community - R50 from each guest booking will go to a local care center.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
FNB Stadium
Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(366 Ratings)
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Q7133xplucianap
Aug 3, 2024
A tour in the real Johannesburg - Fantastic experience with Pule. We stay the whole day with the tour guide, he takes us to poor anche rich suburbs of the city so we can see the city in its reality.
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R2424xmfrancescod
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing - Pule is really nice, he knows everything about Joburg and South Africa and he will answering to every of your question. The tour was amazing.
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Guoliangw346
Aug 2, 2024
Fantastic day tour with Pule! - Our guide Pule is fantastic!! He is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring! We had a great day tour and learned a lot from him. A day well spent with Pule!
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Natalieb382
Jul 24, 2024
Great great tour! Must do! - We have just returned from the full day Soweto Tour including lunch and the Apartheid Museum. Whereas I always write reviews when something was great, I do take my time to do so. Not this time- I actually cannot wait to write this review, because we (family of five with three teenagers!) LOVED this tour. Our tour guide Khutso was not only very knowledgeable, he also was super friendly, entertaining, enthusiastic and very engaging. He accommodated all the photo wishes. Please do this tour and of you can go with Khutso, you will love it even more. We also like to mention Simon, the driver, who did a marvelous job and Hope, who was the local guide within the poorer part of Soweto (great way to support! Loved the visit to the kindergarten!!!). Strongly recommend Khutso and this tour!
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Tour59541909385
Jul 22, 2024
Great exp - Great tour of Soweto.. enjoyed visiting the locals at the township and the local daycare. Great experience with thabang who was a very knowledgeable tour leader. Full of history of SA with the two museums that are included. Would recommend this tour!
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Julian_s
Jul 8, 2024
Eye opening, solemn & insightful - This is a really eye-opening tour for me to experience what apartheid was like even as recent as the 90s, & to also witness the effects that it has left on the people of South Africa, & the steps they took to rebuild and redefine themselves since then.
A key highlight to the tour is undoubtedly our wonderful guide Patience, who is as lively & genuine as one could be & I'm truly glad she was our guide that day.
Much recommended!
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42thembim
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing experience! - My tour guide was Pule and he did not disappoint! Full of energy full of knowledge and truly passionate on sharing the history of this great country! It was an incredible experience and wish to have had it for more days! I not only would recommend Pule as a tour guide but I definitely will request him next time I’m in the country and need a guided tour!
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674maressam
Jul 1, 2024
Eye Opening Experience - The operator was punctual and professional from beginning to end.The trip was well planned and covered the vast majority of attractions in the area!The tour sheds light on so many historical events and provides so much insight on Soweto as well.Highly recommended for anyone in the area!
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Ann_a
Jun 29, 2024
Just book it!! 🌟🇿🇦🥳 - A huge thankyou to our wonderful guide Khutso from MOAFRIKA TOURS. He took the time to explain everything to us, was happy to answer all our questions and he showed a genuine interest in us and what we wanted to see and do. 5 🌟 to him!!
We appreciated his honesty and opinions of the old and new city and its history.
The highligh for me was visiting the preschool / day care facility as I am a pre school teacher at home in Scotland.
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Susieq052
Jun 28, 2024
Very informative and great guide - Thanks so much Khutso for sharing your knowledge on our day tour of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Extremely interesting day learning of the turbulent times of South Africa
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