Embark on a historical walking tour of Soweto, the township where political icons lived during Apartheid. Meet locals, taste local cuisine, and experience an authentic Sowetan experience with a native guide.
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.
- Moema Street - We walk through the footsteps of the youth of 1976, sharing insightful details of the shooting, the living conditions and the aftermath of the uprising.
- Vilakazi Street - Taking a shot’left, we continue our walk in the famous street in Johannesburg to have two Nobel peace price winners living in this neighbourhood.
- Mandela House - The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.
- Tutu House - Soweto tours - Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.
- Baragwanath Road - The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto
- Orlando Towers - Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch
- Bottled water
- Lunch
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- Pick ups and Drop off
Our tour begins at the Hector Peterson Memorial, where you will learn about the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a significant turning point in the Apartheid system. We will then walk down Moema Street, retracing the steps of the historic march. As we continue down Vilakazi Street, we will visit Nelson Mandela’s house, where you will have 20 minutes to explore inside where he lived until he’s 27 years imprisonment (entrance fee not included).
Next, we will stop at Desmond Tutu’s house, another landmark in Soweto’s history. Following this visit, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local shop.
After lunch, we will take a minibus taxi to Orlando East, giving you a taste of the local mode of transport to the famous Soweto Towers. Our final stop will be at an informal settlement called Nomzamo Park, where you will gain insight into the daily lives of many Soweto residents.
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