Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch

4.6
(24 reviews) Pretoria, South Africa

4 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour is for history & Culture lovers, the experience focuses on the past, present and future impact Apartheid as had and will have on South Africa in years to come.

On these two we cover both Johannesburg city center & Soweto, the tour is a two-part tour covering the topics relevant to Apartheid and how the system was designed. We start with the impact the discovery of gold had on this city where we visit the mining headquarters of South african where it all started.

Part two we shoot to Soweto to understand how the system was designed to keep the majority of people oppressed while in Soweto we will be visiting Nelson Mandela's home too.

The experience is designed to give guests a clear understanding of how apartheid worked and how some of the systems a still affecting us today, on this full-day excursion you will get a chance to understand clearly how it all unfolded.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Museum Entrance
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Johannesburg

    The Discovery of cold in this city is what really started everything in this city.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Maboneng Precinct

    Maboneng & Marshalltown David Beckham was seen here and Forbes magazine rated it as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. There's every reason for Maboneng's world recognition. Learn about the epic street art initiative and visit its cultural attractions like the Museum of African Design, Arts on Main—a complex that was previously a series of dilapidated buildings and now has many cool galleries, restaurants and boutiques. ​Up next is a walking tour of Marshalltown. We take a break at a downtown lunch spot.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

    A political prison built to prison soldiers and now as museum.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Hallmark House - Deuce Bar Cheers to Joburg in Your Pocket for this unique perspective. Sip on a cocktail or drink and take in these spectacular views. ​ Known for its Sunday Sessions and live DJs, Hallmark House has recently been refurbished. The building houses residential apartments and the Hallmark Hotel which has new owners. Come check it out! And if you're into fine dining, they have a new landmark venue in their basement called The Marabi Club where Chef Katlego is dishing up.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Soweto

    Soweto is a very symbolic part of South African History

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mandela House

    Nelson Mandela House gives guest more context into the Noble peace price winners life.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    June 16 is the day the Youth in South Africa fought for their lives

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Apartheid Museum

    Very dependent on the day but its a definitely must-see museum.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Honest Travel Experience

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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