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Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

Johannesburg, South Africaby One Day Africa

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 50 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Our tour begins at the Hector Peterson Memorial, where you will learn about the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a significant turning point in the Apartheid system. We will then walk down Moema Street, retracing the steps of the historic march. As we continue down Vilakazi Street, we will visit Nelson Mandela's house, where you will have 20 minutes to explore inside where he lived until he's 27 years imprisonment (entrance fee not included). Next, we will stop at Desmond Tutu's house, another landmark in Soweto's history. Following this visit, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local shop. After lunch, we will take a minibus taxi to Orlando East, giving you a taste of the local mode of transport to the famous Soweto Towers. Our final stop will be at an informal settlement called Nomzamo Park, where you will gain insight into the daily lives of many Soweto residents.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Local Burger (Kota)
  • All additional Items and Cost
  • Pick ups and Drop off

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    30 min

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

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    20 min

    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.

  3. 3

    Vilakazi Street

    10 min

    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.

  4. 4

    Mandela House

    20 min

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

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    10 min

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

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    30 min

    The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto

  7. 7

    Orlando Towers

    1 hour

    Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch

Meeting and pickup

Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso

End point

Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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