South Africa · Walking Tours

2-Hour Private Soweto Walking Tour with Vilakazi Street History

2 Hours Round trip from 8115 Vilakazi St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the homes of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu
02 Walk along famous Vilakazi Street in the heart of Soweto
03 Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and learn about the 1976 student uprising
04 Gain valuable insights into Soweto's local culture and history from your guide

Explore Soweto's powerful history on a private walking tour along famous Vilakazi Street, where the homes of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu stand just meters apart. Learn about local culture as you stroll through the neighbourhood and, depending on timing and availability, catch live performances by local singers and dancers. The tour also visits the Hector Pieterson Memorial to reflect on the 1976 student uprising before concluding at the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Meet your tour guide and visit the homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners - Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu - which stand just a few meters apart on the famous Vilakazi Street.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Soweto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vilakazi Street and Hector Pieterson Memorial Walk

Meet your tour guide and visit the homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners - Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu - which stand just a few meters apart on the famous Vilakazi Street.
Stroll through Vilakazi Street to catch a glimpse of live performances by locals showing off their talent through singing and dancing, depending on availability and timing.
Then proceed to the site where Hector Pieterson, at the age of 13, was shot dead along with hundreds of other protesters during the 1976 student uprising, a historic event in which hundreds of students died within a short span of time.
Throughout the tour, your guide will provide valuable insights into Soweto's local culture and history to make your experience memorable and informative. The tour wraps up at the Hector Pieterson Museum, an important memorial and landmark.