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Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Local Burger (Kota)
What's not
- All additional Items and Cost
- Pick ups and Drop off
Itinerary
Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.
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.
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.
The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.
Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.
The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto
Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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3Amazing guide, tour needs work
Maweza was an amazing guide. He lives in Soweto and has deep knowledge of the culture, history, and area. The tour itself was not well designed. It was 3-4 hours but could easily have been 45 minutes. We spent a good amount of time seeing a very poor slum community and it was an awkward time because we didn’t do anything to help them but just walked around and saw their small shacks, and then had to deal with souvenir stands and aggressive vendors before continuing on our trip. Our guide was amazing, but the tour needs to be altered.
5Unmissable tour in Soweto with fantastic guide.
An unmissable, fantastic tour in Soweto made so unforgettable by the knowledge, 5 star professionalism, personal experience and warm personality of Maweza. The experience gave us a whole new understanding of Soweto and Sowetans. We were moved by the charm and friendliness of everyone we met along the way. We fully recommend this tour.
5Go go go! Highly recommend
Soweto cultural walking tour was incredible. Our guide, Moweza, has so much knowledge and passion about the history and has beautiful connections with people living there, giving you a real experience and a glimpse into how life is in Soweto and the different areas people live in
5Maweza was a fantastic...
Maweza was a fantastic guide and provided many unbiased stories from a local perspective. Great way to spend a few hours
5Fantastic Tour
This tour was fantastic! Lawrence is very knowledgeable and took the time to educate us on South African history and the historical context of Soweto before the tour began. We had the opportunity to visit Nelson Mandela’s home and neighborhoods across the economic spectrum. The history and culture is rich. Lawrence took the time to explain it all and fielded all sorts to questions. Midway through there is a tasty lunch. Most of the tour is in flat paved roads, so it’s not too strenuous, though one portion is uphill and tough to navigate if you’re out of shape. Otherwise, the walking tour is manageable and totally worth it.
5A Must See if you visit South Africa
Excellent cultural experience. I believe our guides name is Mawawe. He was amazing..very knowledgeable, professional & kept every one engaged.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- One Day Africa
- 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
How it compares in Johannesburg
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 49 city tours we list in Johannesburg.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 49.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa's dynamic economic heart, a city of powerful history, vibrant townships and art, where many safari journeys begin.
The Apartheid Museum tells the story of segregation and resistance with great power, and Constitution Hill, a former prison where both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were held, is home to the Constitutional Court. In Soweto, Vilakazi Street is famous as the street where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Mandela and Desmond Tutu, once lived, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial recalls the student uprising of 1976.
Top-ranked sights in Johannesburg: Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum.
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