Soweto and Johannesburg tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration6h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
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Overview

Our tours are conducted by Proffessional guides.
Constitution hill tour will give you a clear picture and knowledge of how Apartheid affected the people of South Africa across-the-board lncluding ordinary criminals and Political prisoners.
Constitutional court tour will leave you with the knowledge of how judiciary is constituted in South Africa.
We visit Soweto
the Popular attraction for both locals and international travelers; a must see for all visitors in Johannesburg.
In Soweto the guide will share with you the History behind the establisment of townships and its demographysics.You will also see development in some areas and areas that still need attention.
We visit key attractions in Soweto including Vilakazi street where Mandela house is situated and give you time to do the tour of Mandela House.
Browsing of the flea market and buffet lunch are optional.
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What's included

  • Entrance to Constitution hill
  • Pick up and drop off at your address in an air conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour
  • Entrance to Mandela House
  • Lunch and drinks.(Optional)
  • Items of personal interest
  • Entrance to Hector Pieterson museum.( Optional )

What to expect

  1. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Constitution hill is the living museum that tells the story of South Africa's struggle towards democracy.
    It is the side of the former prison jail and military fort that bears testimony to the country's turbulent past.
    Visitors do the tour of the prison museum
    that provides fascinating insight into South Africa's history, the sight of the Notorious Old Fort Prison complex, commonly known as NUMBER FOUR, where thousands of ordinary criminals and Political Prisoners including the late
    President Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Joe Slovo, Albertina Sisuli, Winnie Mandela and Fatima Meer were brutally punished before the dawn of democracy.
    Have an opportunity to stand inside South Africa's highest court, Costitutional Court if not in session. on a guided tour.
  2. Pass by
    The tour proceed,we drive through a multimillion Mandela bridge in Johannesburg on our way to Soweto.
    We enter soweto through Diepkloof Extension as you learn about history and demographics of Soweto.
    We pass Baragwanath hospital the biggest hospital in Southern Africa and the third biggest hospital in the world, occupying the space of 7 ha (170 acres ) Baragwanath hospital is a teaching hospital for Witwatersrand medical University and for all Provincial hospitals in Johannesburg.
  3. Vilakazi Street
    30m
    Vilakazi Street is one of the Popular attractions with Historical significance.
    It is the only street in the world where two Nobel Prize winners once lived.
    The houses of the two Nobel Prize Winners, late President Mandela and late Arch bishop Tutu are situated on this street.
    We give you time to browse the flea market selling clothes, artifacts, and curios in case there is a need.
    Sakhumzi restaurant is also situated on this Popular street close to Mandela house.
    Sakhumzi restaurant serves South African Cuisine buffet lunch in the form of dumplings, Rice, Pap, Samp, and Tripe.
    Other meals served include Beef stew, Sausages, Chicken, Vegetables, Salads and dessert.
    Light lunch restaurants are also available.Lunch is Optional.
  4. Mandela House
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Mandela House in Vilakazi Street Soweto was built in 1945 by Johannesburg City Council .Mandela lived in this house before his life imprisonment. Nelson Mandela’s former house provides an effective, efficient and meaningful experience to all visitors;informing them of the former President Nelson Mandela's story in the context of his life as a whole, in a manner that promotes Human rights, Democracy, Reconciliation, Mutual respect and Tolerance amongst the people of South Africa.
    Guests view and do the guided tour of Mandela house
  5. Orlando Towers
    20m
    Orlando towers are one of the distinctive landmarks in the neighborhoods of Soweto. The towers were cooling towers for the coal-run power station supplying electricity to Johannesburg over 50 years.
    The station was closed in 1998 and transformed into an entertainment and sporting center in 2008.
    The towers are always
    covered with bright colours since they are used by companies to advertise their products.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hector Pieterson museum open from Tuesdays to Sundays.Ckosed on Mondays and during festive season the 25th December to 06 January.
  • Allocated time include traveling time

Cancellation policy

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

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