Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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  • 4 hours
  • Johannesburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit this historical township of Soweto, where political icons lived during Apartheid, fighting against the regime.
Exploring the everyday life, meet the locals, taste local cuisine and get an authentic experience with a Sowetan native guide.

Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976.
The famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the only street in the world to house two noble price recipients.
Mandela house entrance not included but 20min allocated to the visit.
Enjoy a traditional, local lunch of Kota.
Continue through Orlando East, the first formal settlement of Soweto and take local minibus taxi ride to the Orlando Towers.

We do have optional Visits.
- Kliptown Freedom Chater
- Soweto Gold Beer Brewery.
- Community centre in Kliptown

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moema Street, Moema St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

We walk through the footsteps of the youth of 1976, sharing insightful details of the shooting, the living conditions and the aftermath of the uprising.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Taking a shot'left, we continue our walk in the famous street in Johannesburg to have two Nobel peace price winners living in this neighbourhood.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tutu House - Soweto tours, Vilakazi St, Dube, Johannesburg, 1801, South Africa

Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Baragwanath Road, Baragwanath Rd, Diepkloof Zone 5, Diepmeadow, 1862, South Africa

The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Local Burger (Kota)

Exclusions
  • All additional Items and Cost
  • Pick ups and Drop off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

7346 Kumalo St, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa


Return Details

SOWETO TOWERS, Chris Hani Rd, Klipspruit 318-Iq, Johannesburg, 1809, South Africa

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Snehaji

25 Apr, 2024

We booked a last minute Soweto tour with One Day Africa (via get your guide) and our tour guide was Welile. It was an eye opening and the most informative tour of Soweto, the anti apartheid movement/revolution and the entire timeline about the history of South Africa. We spent close to 4 hours and Welile gave us a very comprehensive history. The tour included Mandela House and ended with a brief tour of the impoverished area of the Soweto township. We all learned a great deal thanks to Welile.

Louanne_A

02 Apr, 2024

My Soweto tour experience with a knowledgeable guide was flawless. Every aspect, from insightful commentary to navigating the streets seamlessly, was perfect. Highlights included Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Highly recommended for an enriching Johannesburg experience.

Sam_B

02 Apr, 2024

We had a fantastic walking tour with Welile who really made the experience so special on our first day in South Africa! He took us through all the different parts of Soweto and answered our questions, along with asking many about the UK and his interest in history. We experienced Nelson Mandela's house, a local taxi, street food, locally brewed beer and met a lot of local people. 100% recommend that you book this tour and go with an open mind, as it gives you a different insight into Johannesburg and its people.

457lindsayy

02 Apr, 2024

Very interesting tour around Orlando East and West. We ended up being the only ones on the tour and it was Easter Monday so the Mandela House was not open so the tour moved a little bit faster than typical. After learning about the history of the neighborhood, we enjoyed an early lunch (come hungry!) and then a minibus taxi ride to the East side. The tour adds important context to other tours/historical sites you might do in Johannesburg!

Bryn_G

24 Mar, 2024

One of my favorite experiences in South Africa. Welile and Tamba were so gracious, thoughtful, funny, and real. I learned so much from them on a personal experiential level as residents of Soweto while also having the opportunity to spend time at remarkable places like the Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Truly cannot say enough good things about this tour, and can't rate them highly enough.

User's Picture Gallery

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Wonderful Welile

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Soweto with Welile

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Awesome tour through Soweto!

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Heartbreaking and beautiful

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Fantastic. The guide was very good and saw a lot of beautiful places.Suggest to do this activity if you are here in Johannesburg

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Amazing joburg vibes

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Well informed guide Nonhlanhla

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Best Soweto Experience

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Powerful experience;our presence well received.

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Highly recommend

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Excellent Local Guided Soweto Tour

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Amazing walking tour with Tebogo in Soweto

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Breathtaking! Educational!

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Mandela Day

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Exceptional experience of history & culture!

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Varied and eye-opening

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Lot of History

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Authentic feel, once in a lifetime experience

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Local Soweto passion.

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Great tour, great guide, amazing day

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History in context at Soweto Walking Tour

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Educational and full of local knowledge

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Lovely Experience

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Soweto So Good. Totally recommended.

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