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Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

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Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Tsalanang Tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Apartheid Museum

    2 hours Admission included

    We visit the Apartheid Museum, where you will learn about the events of apartheid in South Africa.

  2. FNB Stadium

    10 min

    Stop at the FNB Stadium which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final.

  3. Orlando Towers

    10 min

    We then view the Soweto Towers which is now the landmark of Soweto.

  4. Vilakazi Street

    30 min

    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.

  5. Mandela House

    20 min Admission not included

    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.

  6. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    30 min Admission not included

    Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial only, where you will get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Regency Aparthotel
  • La Casa Greeff Guesthouse
  • Lalala Hotel
  • Triple M Luxury
  • Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
  • The Gallagher Hotel & Conference Centre
  • MINT Express Sandton View
  • La'Mathil
  • Black Owl Lodge
  • Joy on Joyce
  • YOGA Luxury Lodge
  • Danrit Guest house

and 668 more pickup points

Please meet the tour guide at the lobby of your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private Apartheid & Soweto

    Private Tour

    Pickup included

  • Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 19 reviews
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Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

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