Soweto Township Full Day Tour

4.7 (14 reviews) Johannesburg, South Africa
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Soweto is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million.

Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    This iconic 87 436-seater is the largest venue in South Africa and the country’s proud global colossal located in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg.

    The unique design of FNB Stadium is highly regarded internationally, and is often fondly referred to as the “Calabash” or “African Pot”.

    Note that we do not enter the stadium but we do stop and brief you with information and give you a chance to take pictures.
  2. Hector Pieterson Memorial
    Pass by
    The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum in Soweto was erected in the early 1990's as a memorial to Hector Pieterson, a 12 year old child, who is believed to have been the second school pupil shot by police during the Soweto Student Uprising on 16th June, 1976 - but the first fatality.

    Note that we do not enter the museum but we do stop and brief you with the history of the memorial and give you a chance to take pictures.
  3. Vilakazi Street
    Pass by
    The homes of two Nobel Peace Prize laureates – South Africa's first democratically elected president, the late Nelson Mandela, and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu – are found on Vilakazi Street.

    Note that we do not enter the homes of Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu but we do stop and brief you with information and give you a chance to take pictures.
  4. Apartheid Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Curiocity Backpackers

End point

Curiocity Backpackers

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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