Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4.9
(297 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Bottled water
Local Burger (Kota)
All additional Items and Cost
Pick ups and Drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by One Day Africa

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