Full-Day Guided Tour of Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Highlights
Soweto
nature, photography, historical
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Experience a comprehensive full-day guided tour exploring Johannesburg’s most iconic historical and cultural landmarks. Begin at Constitution Hill, where you will visit the Old Fort Prison and the Constitutional Court to understand South Africa’s journey from oppression to democracy. Continue to the Apartheid Museum to engage with detailed exhibits on the rise and fall of apartheid through powerful visuals and personal stories. Journey into Soweto to walk along Vilakazi Street, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home, and learn about the Soweto Uprising at the Hector Pieterson Museum.
Itinerary
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8-Hour Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, and Soweto Itinerary
08:00 AM – Pick Up from Hotel
Meet your professional guide at your hotel's reception.
Begin the journey towards Constitution Hill.
08:30 AM – Constitution Hill Guided Tour
Explore the historic precinct with a focus on the Old Fort Prison (Number Four).
Learn about its significance as a detention center for political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
Visit the Constitutional Court, when not in session, and understand its symbolic role as the guardian of human rights and democracy in South Africa.
Discover the transformation from a place of oppression to a beacon of justice.
10:30 AM – Depart for Apartheid Museum
Travel comfortably with your guide towards the Apartheid Museum.
11:00 AM – Apartheid Museum Exploration
Immerse yourself in the museum’s powerful exhibitions.
Trace the history of apartheid from its foundations to its eventual fall.
Examine artifacts, photographs, historical footage, and personal testimonies.
Gain deep insights into key events such as the Rivonia Trial and the broader liberation struggle.
01:00 PM – Lunch Break (Own Account)
Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a nearby restaurant recommended by your guide.
02:00 PM – Soweto Township Tour
Journey into Soweto, South Africa’s most famous township.
Walk along Vilakazi Street, home to both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home, now a museum, and explore exhibits on his family and life during apartheid.
View the exterior of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s former residence.
03:30 PM – Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial Visit
Explore the Hector Pieterson Museum dedicated to the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Learn about the bravery of the youth, particularly Hector Pieterson, in resisting apartheid.
Reflect on the exhibits that honor the sacrifices made by young people in the struggle for freedom.
04:30 PM – Return Transfer to Hotel
Depart Soweto and relax during the drive back to your hotel.
Conclude the day with a drop-off at your hotel around 05:00 PM.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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