Overview
Highlights
- See Soweto´s most important landmarks
- Learn about the history of the Apartheid era
- Visit the famous Apartheid Museum
Full description
Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg, bordering the city’s mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for “South Western Townships”, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa’s Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in this very township.
On this tour you will discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past a hostel in Diepkloof, the well-known Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Winnie & Nelson Mandela’s former house (entrance fees not included), Desmond Tutu’s House, and enjoy a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
Enjoy a quick stop at a local well-known restaurant, before passing by a shebeen, the Regina Mundi Church, Maponya Shopping Mall, Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square and Eldorado Park.
Afterwards head towards the Apartheid Museum. Once there you will have the opportunity to explore the museum and discover and reflect on the history of the Apartheid era.
Includes
- Transport
- Entrance fees to Hector Peterson Memorial
- Guide
Not included
- Entrance fees to Winnie and Nelson Mandela’s house
Location
Itinerary
- Diepkloof
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Orlando Power Station
- Mandela's House
- Desmond Tutu’s House
- Memorial site of Hector Pieterson
- Regina Mundi Church
- Maponya Mall
- Kliptown
- Walter Sisulu Square
- Eldorado Park
- Apartheid Museum
Important information
- Minimum Age: 2 years old Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.
Redeem information
- Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!
