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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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  • 10 hours
  • Johannesburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is! Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, 11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

After pick-ups, we make our way to Constitutional Hill in
Braamfontein for a guided tour of this iconic institution.
Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South
Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and
military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent
past. Today, it’s home to the country’s Constitutional Court which
endorses the rights of all citizens. We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way
into
Johannesburg CBD. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the
284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South
Africa and links two significant business districts.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way into Newtown. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the
284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South
Africa and links two significant business districts.

The Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, Johannesburg in South Africa is a public space named after Mary "Pickhandle" Fitzgerald, who is considered to have been the first female trade unionist in the country.



Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg 2094 South Africa

We visit the Carlton Centre, also known as the ‘Top of Africa’. There a lift will elevate you 50 stories for an amazing and total view over the city.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

Next stop is the Apartheid Museum. It’s a one-of-
its-kind museum that showcases South Africa in the turbulent years of the apartheid era. The museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid through a series of 22 individual exhibitions that take you on an emotional journey from the heartbreaking struggle for freedom and equality to the ultimate climax of the election of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa.
It’s mid-day by the time we visit the Apartheid Museum. You can
get something to eat and drink at the Truth Café (own cost)

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa

On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010.

Stop At: Baragwanath, Johannesburg South, 2013, South Africa

We leave the museum at about 14h00 and make our way to
Soweto, driving past famous landmarks such as the FNB Soccer
Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital and the massive Soweto Towers.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Elias Motsoaledi Road, Elias Motsoaledi Rd, Dobsonville, Soweto, South Africa

Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the streets with your guide past street cafés and craft markets to a community centre that MoAfrika sponsors.
Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn
more about their way of life

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Regina Mundi, 1 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1863 South Africa

We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview

Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

In Orlando West we visit Vilakazi Street- drive past the former home
of Nelson Mandela and past the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will have an opportunity to read about the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976.
On that tragic day an innocent little boy called Hector Pieterson gave up his life and kick-started the liberation of South Africa.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
  • Entry/Admission - Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
  • Entry/Admission - Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
  • Entry/Admission - Apartheid Museum

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please note that pick up times will vary depending on your pick up location.

Airports

  • Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
  • Lanseria Airport, Lanseria South Africa


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

kristin_khlr

22 Mar, 2024

The Ultimate Johannesburg Tour was great and our tour guide was very professional. I liked the most the walk and talk through soweto. I would recommend that the walk could be longer and therefore one of the many museums could be skipped. Kind regards

227dharms

15 Feb, 2024

Easy and safe way to see all of Johannesburg. Would recommend this tour especially if you're here for a short time. Khutso our tour guide was superb and very helpful.

bp96_traveller

09 Feb, 2024

Amazing tour, and our guide Sello was perfect! Managed to do everything we wanted and also squeeze in a few local experiences (which we requested). He was also a pleasure to talk to, and his knowledge of the history was incredible. Would fully recommend and easily one of the best tours I've ever done! Thanks a lot once again Sello!

kingbuxon

06 Feb, 2024

Great tour that showed us the full range of Johannesburg’s history and how its inhabitants live today. ranging from corrugated shacks in Soweto to Sandton at the other end of the scale. We felt safe at all times thanks to our superb guide Selo. All the main attractions and points of interest were covered.

maricelleb2015

02 Feb, 2024

We had an excellent trip with our lovely tour guide, Nomande. She made everyone feel welcome and was a pure delight with a lovely sense of humour. It was my second time visiting the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum and it was as emotional as the first time. We really enjoyed ending the tour in Vilakazi Steert. The visit to Nelson en Winnie Mandela's house was excellent since they only started renovating the house during my first visit. The traditional buffet at Sakhumzi Restaurant was a huge treat. This tour is an obvious choice for foreign tourist, but an absolute must for South Africans.

User's Picture Gallery

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Very nice Tour through Johannesburg with a professional guide

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Vilakazi Vibes

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Informative trip through Joburg

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Informative, captivating and Fun

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Insightful and fun

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Good experience

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Good but not enough time for Apartheid Museum

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Perfect private day tour of Johannesburg

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Great day out with these boys

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Don't miss this Johannesburg experience!

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Great tour for first comers to Johannesburg

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Great experience! Must book if you're in Johannesburg

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Excellent tour guide Itu

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Johannesburg & Soweto

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Full day tour of Johannesburg including Soweto and Apartheid Museum

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Eye opening tour!

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Joburg, soweto, and museums tour

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Amazing experience of Soweto

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A compelling tour!

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Terrific guide who shared his thoughts on the changes in jo’burg since the end of apartheid.

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Great tour

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An outstandingly compassionate, knowledgeable guide who seeks to understand the interests & needs of the traveller first

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Soweto Tour and Lunch

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Most emotionally moving experience

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