Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
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About
On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
Hotel pickup
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
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Itinerary
1
FNB Stadium
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
15 minutes
2
Baragwanath
We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
15 minutes
3
Motsoaledi Street
Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
30 minutes
4
Regina Mundi
We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
5
Walter Sisulu Square
Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
6
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976.
45 minutes
7
Vilakazi Street
We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street,
past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and
Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
45 minutes
8
Mandela House
Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson
Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
20 minutes
9
Orlando Towers
The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This
tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat
and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft
market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off
the towers (own cost and time permitting)
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
