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Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

5.0 (21 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation
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Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

About this activity

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 3 people
People per booking
1–3
Guide
English
Operated by
Motleys Tours and Travel

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Mandela House

    2 hours

    Mandela House is situated in the vibrant township of Soweto, an acronym for "South Western Townships." Soweto played a crucial role in the struggle against apartheid and is of immense historical and cultural significance.

  2. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    2 hours

    Hector Pieterson was a 13-year-old boy who tragically lost his life during the Soweto Uprising on June 16, 1976. The Soweto Uprising was a student-led protest against the apartheid government's policy of enforcing education in the Afrikaans language.

  3. Apartheid Museum

    2 hours

    The Apartheid Museum serves as a vital institution dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of apartheid in South Africa. Its primary objective is to promote understanding, foster dialogue, and raise awareness about the injustices and human rights violations that occurred during the apartheid era.

  4. Stop 4

    2 hours

    Sakhumzi is situated on the renowned Vilakazi Street in Soweto, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. The restaurant exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with lively music, vibrant decor, and a sense of community.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • The Regency Aparthotel
  • Melodie Guest House
  • La Casa Greeff Guesthouse
  • Lalala Hotel
  • Triple M Luxury
  • Kassaboera Lodge
  • Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
  • The Gallagher Hotel & Conference Centre
  • 373 Guest House
  • MINT Express Sandton View
  • La'Mathil
  • Black Owl Lodge

and 681 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • 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

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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