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The RISE & FALL of Apartheid: Soweto & Joburg City Exploration

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The RISE & FALL of Apartheid: Soweto & Joburg City Exploration

About this activity

This tour provides a unique and thought-provoking experience, offering insights into South Africa's history, its commitment to democracy and human rights, and its ongoing journey towards a more equity.

The Inner City covers the city’s establishment and Soweto cover the Apartheid history.

This is tour is Johannesburg all in one.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
SKY Travel ZA

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Admission fees: Constitutional Court
  • Included: Admission fees: Soweto Towers

Not included

  • Not included: Admission fees: Apartheid Museum
  • Not included: Admission fees: Nelson Mandela House
  • Not included: Admission fees: Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum

Itinerary

  1. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

    25 min Admission included

    Constitution Hill is a significant historical and cultural site in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a former prison complex that has been transformed into a human rights precinct, housing the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

  2. Kitcheners Carvery Bar

    15 min Admission not included

    Kitchener’s Carvery Bar is more than just a bar—it’s one of the oldest surviving social spaces in Johannesburg.

  3. Apartheid Museum

    one hour Admission included

    The Apartheid Museum is one of South Africa’s most powerful and important historical museums, dedicated to telling the story of apartheid and the country’s journey to democracy.

  4. Mandela House

    one hour Admission included

    The Nelson Mandela House, also known as Mandela House, is the former home of Nelson Mandela.

    We also take a walking tour of Soweto, which offers a vibrant and eye-opening experience of one of South Africa’s most historic townships.

  5. Hector Pieterson Memorial

    30 min Admission included

    The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum commemorates the life of Hector Pieterson and the students who took part in the Soweto Uprising.

  6. Orlando Towers

    30 min Admission included

    The Orlando Towers offer one of the most exciting and scenic experiences in Soweto.

    Originally built as power station cooling towers, they’ve been transformed into a colorful landmark and adventure site.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Once you arrive to the Constitutional Hill complex ask the friendly securities where the Constitutional Court is located.

    I'll be standing outside the court opposite the flame of Democracy.

End point

  • The Iconic Soweto Towers

Pickup points

  • Davinci Hotel and Suites
  • Raphael Penthouse Suites
  • Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg
  • Southern Sun Sandton
  • The Leonardo
  • Black Brick Hotel Sandton
  • Garden Court Sandton City
  • Sandton Black Brick Apartment
  • Mint Hotel 84 On Katherine
  • Hotel Sky Sandton
  • InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers by IHG
  • Michelangelo Hotel

and 9 more pickup points

Contact us via WhatsApp(+27 699 988 329) and inform our friendly agents which hotel you'll be staying in. Thank You.

Using your ticket

Please confirm your ticket and booking via our WhatsApp line (+27 699 988 329). Thank You

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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The RISE & FALL of Apartheid: Soweto & Joburg City Exploration

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