About this experience
Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We visit the Apartheid Museum, where you will learn about the events of apartheid in South Africa.
Stop at the FNB Stadium which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final.
We then view the Soweto Towers which is now the landmark of Soweto.
Then we visit one of the most prestigious streets in the world Vilakazi Street; which was home to the 2 Noble Peace Prize Winners Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela here you will get a chance to do some souvenir shopping.
View Nelson Mandela House from outside, the entrance fee is not included however we are always happy to give you time to enter your own account.
Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial only, where you will get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please meet the tour guide at the lobby of your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tsalanang Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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