Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  One of the significant sights where our guests will learn about the Freedom Charter that was signed in 1955 by the congress of the people for the democratic South Africa of the future. Freedom Square is also known for its buzzing atmosphere and daily fruit and vegetables market.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Popularly known as the (Power park) the Orlando towers are today the tallest landmark of Soweto booth with very tall artwork murals that advertise corporate businesses and depict the daily life of Soweto. Orlando towers are also home to an extreme sport, bungee jumping and free fall.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Another historic part of Soweto that still has the original first brick homes of the township popularly known as match box houses. Orlando East is also known for its rich soccer heritage with Orlando Pirate as the biggest soccer club in Soweto.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Learn about the Soweto uprising a student protest that happened in 1976 when young people of Soweto protested against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction this protest was regarded the beginning off the end of the Apartheid system as South Africa was sanctioned.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The only street in the world that has 2 Noble peace price winners a house of Nelson Mandela and a house of Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. Vilakazi Street is a 1km long and boost a number of restaurant art & craft market , musicians and traditional dancers a perfect place for a refreshment or shopping something local.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Get an opportunity to taste the local Soweto beer and get a special tour of the brewery.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  We will be visiting a local community project in Kliptown called The Shalk that caters for young people and kids in the community, it offers a daycare and afternoon programs for young people and kids. Here, visitors get to interact with kids while learning about positive work being done by the community members.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Mandela house and Vilakazi street are iconic landmarks on the map of South African history. immerse yourself in the memory of one of South Africa's most important struggle journeys.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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