Full-Day Johannesberg & Soweto Tour

nelson mandela statue

Highlights

Tour the Diepkloof Extension

Visit Baragwanath Place

Discover the Regina Mundi Catholic Church

Visit the Apartheid Museums

Johannesburg, Soweto

historical, museums, sightseeing

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English, French

Description

This tour shall take you through the Diepkloof extension of the former township. We shall visit historically significant sites like Baragwanath Place, Mapunya Mall, Sisulu Square, the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, and Vilakazi Street. Also, see the important and world-renown Hector Pieterson and Apartheid Museums. Explore the remnants of Apartheid in the Modern Era by exploring the city of contrasts, Soweto.

Itinerary

Tour around Johannesburg and Soweto
- Pick up from common points at around 8 AM from hotels in the Johannesberg and Sandton area.
- Next, drive past important houses of the city, while driving towards Diepkloof. The wealthy residents of Soweto live in this extension of the former township. We will stop here for tourists to take pictures.
- Move on to Johannesberg University, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, and Maponya Mall, the biggest commercial center of Soweto.
- Then, stop at Sisulu Square, the site from where African freedom fighters were arrested in 1956. Here, we will also see the freedom charter memorial.
- After a brief snack and tea break, tour Soweto's community for 40 minutes, guided by a local.
- Continue our journey to Regina Mundi Church, the site where many young students were arrested for protesting against Afrikaans' introduction as a medium of instruction in schools. We then drive by Winnie Mandela's house.
- Next, see the house of Bishop Tutu on Vikalazi Street. We also see Nelson Mandela's home, which is now a National Museum.
- To conclude the tour, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum.
- The tourists will then be dropped off at the common points, from where they were picked up.

What's Included

Tickets to the museums

Transport from and drop back to the collection points

7 hours duration of the tour will be charged as a full day

What's Excluded

Tips

Drinks

Know Before You Go

We have about 50 million people in South Africa. The capital of the country is Pretoria. Our currency is Rand. South Africa has 9 provinces and some of them are prominently known for malaria hotspots. One such area is the biggest park, Kruger. You will need to consult a medical practioner before and after your visit there.

Our picking points are around hotels in Johannesburg City. The pick-ups start from 8 AM, from the Sandton area and the Northern parts of Johannesburg. The city of Johannesburg, including the city of Soweto, has a population of about 8 million people. Many African freedom fighters used to stay here during the days of Apartheid rule in the country. Therefore, you get to see some of their houses such as the Nelson Mandela house which is now a museum, and also the Peterson Museum. You can also socialize with the members of the local community while shopping and buying African woodcraft. We can take you to a local restaurant where you can eat traditional African food.

In Johannesburg city center, we could show you the highest building in Africa, the Carlton center, Gandhi Square, and the Apartheid Museum. You may also combine some of these trips to make a customized full-day tour.

Meeting Point

Sandton, South Africa

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Full-Day Johannesberg & Soweto Tour

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Tour around Johannesburg and Soweto

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What's Excluded

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