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Soweto Township Experience Tour from Johannesburg
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Soweto
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No trip to Johannesburg is complete without a visit to Soweto, a former township from the times of Apartheid
The name coming from south west township. Starting about 15 km away from the center of Johannesburg, it comprises some 63 sq km and is where an estimated one million people live. Deepkloof Extension, viewpoint of Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Shanty town, Matchbox and elephant Houses and Hostels are some of the highlights. You will visit the only street in the World with two Nobel Peace Price residents, see the inside of Nelson's Mandela's former Soweto home and Hector Pieterson Memorial - dedicated to the young boy who was the first fatality of the June 1976 uprising. Add a visi...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Local professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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No trip to Johannesburg is complete without a visit to Soweto, a former township from the times of Apartheid
The name coming from south west township. Starting about 15 km away from the center of Johannesburg, it comprises some 63 sq km and is where an estimated one million people live. Deepkloof Extension, viewpoint of Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Shanty town, Matchbox and elephant Houses and Hostels are some of the highlights. You will visit the only street in the World with two Nobel Peace Price residents, see the inside of Nelson's Mandela's former Soweto home and Hector Pieterson Memorial - dedicated to the young boy who was the first fatality of the June 1976 uprising. Add a visi...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Local professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
After you have been collected from your hotel you will make your way to Soweto. Along the way you will drive past the Diepkloof ext, Baragwanath Taxi Rank and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, to name a few. You will visit an informal settlement, drive past Maponya Shopping Mall, walk through Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial. Walk through the Regina Mundi Church and drive along Vilakazi Street.
Optional: African Buffet Lunch at Sakhumzi Restaurant (own expense)
You will also have the opportunity to visit Mandela House Museum, entrance Fees to the Museum included. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, outside the Prescient. See the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeri...