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Description
Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa. Drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Enjoy the day as you go through the rich history and culture that Soweto boasts. Meet Diepkloof hostel or family unit to share information about their daily life. Learn about events of Soweto students' uprisings in 1976 when you visit Hector Pieterson memorial. Visit Apartheid Museum to get to know the old days of South Africa during the apartheid.
Highlights
- Hassle-free pick-up and drop services
- Experience the way of life of people in Soweto
- Visit Diepkloof Extension, Soweto Towers and Vilakazi Street
- Learn about Soweto students' uprisings at Hector Pieterson Museum
- Know about South Africa's dark history at the Apartheid Museum
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
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- Get a pick up at the hotel or preferred point. Upon arrival, meet your local tour guide.
Drive towards Diepkloof en route stop at the FNB Stadium, which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final.
Reach Diepkloof Extension, the first upmarket settlement established in Soweto and discuss the different housing with your local insider.
Drive past the hostels, which have been transformed from migrant labour accommodation to informal family units.
Drive past Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the world.
View the Soweto Towers, now known as the landmark of Soweto. Stop here to click some cool photographs.
View the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, the largest Roman Catholic church in South Africa.
Drive past Mama Winnie Mandela’s house.
Visit one of the most prestigious streets in the world - Vilakazi Street. It was home to the 2 Noble Peace Prize winners Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
Get a chance to do some souvenir shopping and view the Mandela House Museum. (At your own cost)
Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and get an overview of the 1976 Soweto students' uprising events.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. (Drinks at your own cost)
Visit the Apartheid Museum and learn about the events of apartheid in South Africa.
Complete your visit to the museum and get a drop-off at the hotel. Your tour comes to an end here.
What's Included
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Certified English-speaking Johannesburg tour guide
Bottled water
Entrance fees at Apartheid Museum
Lunch at a local restaurant
What's Excluded
Tips and Gratuities
Souvenirs
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 1430 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |