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Half-Day Soweto Walking Tour: A Cultural and Historical Experience with a Local Guide
4.8
9 Ratings
Soweto
The guided adventures we provide are special and immersive, facilitated by a native Soweto guide. These excursions present a chance for our visitors to mingle with the locals, allowing them to understand the culture, way of life, and history of Soweto. We tailor our tours to appeal to all age groups and accommodate various guest requirements.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Walter Sisulu Square - A key site where visitors can learn about the Freedom Charter, signed in 1955 by the Congress of the People for a future democratic South Africa. The square, also known as Freedom Square, is famous for its lively atmosphere and daily fruit and vegetable market.
- Orlando Towers - Known as Power Park, the Orlando Towers are the tallest landmarks in Soweto, featuring large murals that advertise corporate businesses and depict daily life in Soweto. The towers also offer extreme sports like bungee jumping and free fall.
- Orlando East - A historic area of Soweto that still has the original brick homes, known as matchbox houses. Orlando East is also famous for its rich soccer heritage, being home to the Orlando Pirates, the largest soccer club in Soweto.
- Hector Pieterson Memorial - Learn about the Soweto Uprising, a student protest in 1976 against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction. This protest is considered the beginning of the end of the Apartheid system, as it led to international sanctions against South Africa.
- Vilakazi Street - The only street in the world with two Nobel Peace Prize winners: the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Vilakazi Street is 1 km long and features numerous restaurants, an art and craft market, musicians, and traditional dancers, making it a perfect spot for refreshments or local shopping.
- Soweto Brewing Company - Experience the local Soweto beer and enjoy a special tour of the brewery.
- 58 Beacon Rd - Visit a local community project in Kliptown called The Shalk, which provides daycare and afternoon programs for young people and kids. Visitors can interact with the children and learn about the positive work being done by community members.
- Mandela House - Mandela House and Vilakazi Street are iconic landmarks in South African history. Immerse yourself in the memory of one of South Africa’s most important struggle journeys.
What's Included
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- Snacks
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
Location
Soweto Hotel & Conference Centre
Union Avenue
Our meeting point will be in front of the hotel entrance, and the guide will be waiting there to welcome the guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(9 Ratings)
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Nonhlanhlak636
Jul 25, 2024
Beautiful tour - Beautiful tour it was in Soweto with Nkuli tours,I really enjoyed the tour from the start till the end.The guide was amazing and friendly she knew so much about Soweto I also managed to taste kota which is a local sandwich from Soweto.A highlight for me was visiting a local community project and interact with kids .I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Johannesburg.
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Z4849puphilipp
Jul 30, 2024
My Solo tour - My solo tour with Nkuli Tour was a great experience. I had a chance to see soweto and spend time with kids at the Shalk Centre. Mulalo, my tour guide answered all my questions and he was every informative.
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Curiosity67481428648
Jul 30, 2024
Half-day walking tour in Soweto - Nkuli Walking Tour gave us a life time first hand experience with community of Soweto. We had a chance to learn more about the history, lifestyle and we interacted with members of Kliptown Community. Our tour guide was Thabiso, he was very informative and humble.
Thanks for the experience.
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