Full-Day Soweto Heritage and Apartheid History Tour in Johannesburg
Highlights
Johannesburg
historical, museums, sightseeing
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Explore Soweto on a full day guided heritage tour uncovering South Africa’s powerful past and vibrant present. Visit the Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela Family House on Vilakazi Street. Walk historic routes of the 1976 student uprising, pass iconic landmarks like Orlando Stadium and Regina Mundi Church, and discover Kliptown’s Freedom Charter legacy. Experience Soweto’s cultural heartbeat through stories of resistance, music, sport and community life shared by a knowledgeable local guide.
Itinerary
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Full-Day: Soweto Heritage Culture and History Tour
- Meet at the Apartheid Museum at 08:45 for introductions and an overview of the day.
- Visit the Apartheid Museum and gain deep insight into South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy.
- Travel through Soweto, passing Soweto Theatre, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village, Orlando Towers and Regina Mundi Catholic Church.
- Walk along historic streets linked to the 1976 student uprising and view Orlando Stadium from key vantage points.
- Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and understand the significance of June 16, 1976.
- Explore the Mandela Family House on Vilakazi Street, a UNESCO recognised heritage area.
- Drive past Orlando Stadium and Kliptown, the birthplace of the Freedom Charter, before returning to the Apartheid Museum.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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