Soweto: Full Day Tour Half Day option

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ID: GYG248497-465332
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Country: South Africa

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

See the famous township of Soweto, southwest of Johannesburg. Discover numerous local points of interest, and learn about the importance of Soweto in South Africa´s history.
Starting in Kliptown, one of Soweto´s oldest districts, see the Soccer City Stadium also known as The Calabash. This stadium is located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, and was one of the many venues constructed for the World Cup in 2010. It has a capacity of just under 95,000 people, and was the location for the final of the tournament. Today, it hosts many concerts by major international artists, as well as many other sporting events.

Next, visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West. This site commemorates the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid and in particular the role played by the school children who took part in the Soweto Uprising of 1976. 

Explore Vilakazi Street, in the heart of Soweto. The street is is where Nelson Mandela spent the first couple of nights of freedom upon his release after 27 years of imprisonment. You will walk by this residence and pass by the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. As such, Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world that can boast having had two Nobel Laureates as residents.

After this, enjoy a traditional kota lunch, followed by a visit to the Apartheid Museum (if full day option selected), illustrating the history of South Africa´s struggle for change and freedom in the 20th century.

Highlights

  • Marvel at "The Calabash" also known as Soccer City Stadium
  • Learn about the Soweto Uprising of 1976
  • Visit Nelson Mandela House and pass Desmond Tutu's home on Vilakazi Street
  • Enjoy a traditional local lunch
  • Learn about the history of apartheid in South Africa

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Curiocity Backpackers
INCLUDED
  • Soweto-Born Guide
  • All transport
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees into the Apartheid Museum (with full day option)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.