tourhq

Explore the world with tourHQ

Currency (USD) tourhq
tourhq
Choose Currency
Back
Half-Day Soweto Township Walking Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

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 and enjoy the rich history & culture of Soweto. 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. 

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 
  • Soweto Half-Day Tour expand_more
    • 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.

    • Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and get an overview of the 1976 Soweto students' uprising events.

    • Complete your visit to the memorial 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 Hector Pieterson Museum
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 ZAR 960 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 ZAR 540 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

see details
USD 54 / person