Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4.9 (329 reviews) Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Guest Meeting Point Option

Meet-Up Tour (No Shuttle)
Duration: 4 hours
Local Sandwhich (Kota)
Bottled Water

Private Tour

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Local Burger (Kota)
  • All additional Items and Cost
  • Pick ups and Drop off

What to expect

  1. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
    30m
    Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.
  2. 20m
    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.
  3. Vilakazi Street
    10m
    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.
  4. Mandela House
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.
  5. 10m
    Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.
  6. 30m
    The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto
  7. Orlando Towers
    1h
    Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso

End point

Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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