Soweto and Johannesburg Tours

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1. Our Soweto tour typically includes a visit to one of the largest and most famous townships in South Africa, located just outside Johannesburg. At a glance of what to expect: 1. Your tour may include a visit to some of Soweto's historic sites, such as the Mandela House Museum, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, or the Regina Mundi Church, which played an important role in the anti-apartheid movement. 2. You'll have the opportunity to drive through the streets of Soweto, and see the various neighborhoods, such as Orlando West and Vilakazi Street, which is famous for having been the only street in the world to have had two Nobel Prize winners as residents - Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. 3. Experience local culture: A Shebeen (local Pub) or restaurant 4. Learn about apartheid: Your tour guide will give you a detailed history of apartheid and its impact on Soweto and its residents. If there is time we can also visit the Apartheid Museum or Constitutional Hill.

   5 h

2. Apartheid museum tour will take you through the history of apartheid in South Africa, from its origins to its eventual demise. What to expect at a glance: Introduction: You will receive an introduction to the museum, including its layout and what you can expect to see during your visit. 1. Apartheid history: The museum features exhibits and displays that provide a detailed history of apartheid, including the laws and policies that were put in place to enforce racial segregation and discrimination. 2. Artifacts and exhibits: The museum has a large collection of artifacts and exhibits that help to illustrate the history of apartheid. 3. Interactive exhibits: Allowing visitors to experience what it was like to live under apartheid. 4. Films and documentaries. 5. Reflection and contemplation. The tour is a powerful and emotional experience that provides a deep understanding of the history of apartheid in South Africa

   3 h

3. You will visit the apartheid-era prison, where many anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were held. You will have the opportunity to visit the Constitutional Court, which is now located on the site of the former prison. Your guide will explain the role of the court in South African democracy and how it has contributed to the country's progress since the end of apartheid. Art and exhibits: The complex also features several art installations and exhibits, including the permanent exhibition called "The Treason Trial," . This tour is a powerful and educational experience that provides a deep understanding of the history of South Africa and the struggle for freedom and equality.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Pretoria

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 237 day trips we list in Pretoria.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 79 of 237.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Pretoria

Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital in Gauteng, known for jacaranda-lined streets, the Union Buildings and sites of the nation's history.

Pretoria sits in a valley between ridges of the highveld, about an hour's drive north of Johannesburg. The Union Buildings, a sweeping sandstone complex on a hill with formal gardens, is the seat of the presidency and the site of Nelson Mandela's 1994 inauguration. Church Square, with its statue of Paul Kruger, is the historic heart, and the Voortrekker Monument stands on a hilltop, a granite landmark with a museum inside.

Top-ranked sights in Pretoria: Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Kruger Museum.

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