Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House
Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered
where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites:
• Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded)
• Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street
• Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum
• Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense)
• Soweto slums/shacks
Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa
A first time visit too the Apartheid Museum is sure to bring tears to many as its a rough emotional journey on how man who are made in God's image can mistreat each other as if there are different species. The brutality, the torture, the mercilessness is beyond what words can describe. The driver need not go inside the museum as the place is self-explanatory and leads you from one section to the next logically but you can pay for him to go in with you should you so wish otherwise he'll be waiting by the car till you're done.
NB: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Soweto is South Africa's largest township and is hometown to one of the world's greatest leaders ever- Nelson Mandela! There's so much history to be learnt here and very emotional indeed. But over the years a lot has changed and the township is becoming more cosmopolitan though the slums are still to be found in certain areas.
Driver will highlight these as you drive along
Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Here tourists can see the huge Soweto Cooling Towers which stands out in the skyline of Soweto. Tourists can just enjoy seeing the towers or they may be hands on and get their Adrenalin pumping by jumping from in between the 2 towers 100m down!
There's also mountain climbing, scad freefall, Johannesburg city viewing from the top of the towers, etc.
Entrance to see the Soweto Tours is free only the activities are paid for.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Your driver will take you to the Hector Pieterson Museum to understand what happened during the 1976 Soweto Uprising by the youth of South Africa who got fed up with the rising racism fuel by Apartheid. Driver need not go inside the museum with you but you can pay for him to go in should you desire his company as museum staff are always helpful to all tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Here you catch up with memories of Mandela as a young boy who was passionate and had strong convictions of what is right and what is not. Driver will typically not join as there are guides inside the house that will show you around the house.
You can also buy curios and souvenirs outside Mandela House to carry back home to share the memories with friends and family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"There may be a waiting surcharge, should wait extend past 1-hour, at a rate of R200/hour (or part thereof)"
"Private Cultural Tour (not shared)"
"Emergency Contact (Phone/WhatsApp): +27 73 748 7204 or email: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za"
"Children and Pensioners are welcome"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Car Soweto Tour
11/17/2019 - 3/22/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Small Group Soweto Tour
9/7/2022 - 3/22/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Soweto Bus Tour (Large Groups)
9/7/2022 - 3/22/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Soweto Minibus Tours
9/7/2022 - 3/22/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Executive Soweto Tour Package
9/7/2022 - 3/22/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: 1: O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa
2: Sandton, South Africa
3: Gauteng, South Africa
Traveler pickup is offered
Soweto Cultural Tour is a private half-day tour lasting a maximum of 5hrs & 100km. Extra chrages will apply thereafter.
Choose a pick-up time from your hotel or from the airport anytime between 8am and 5pm.
Travel time to Soweto is about 45mins.
You can customize the tour itinerary as you desire.
Specify both pick-up time & pick-up address/hotel name.
For any changes in address or pick-up time please send a WhatsApp to: +27 78 396 4115 or email: customercare@sandtontaxicabs.co.za.
Airports- Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
- Lanseria Airport, Lanseria South Africa
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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