Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum & Johannesburg Tour

Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum & Johannesburg Tour

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About This Tour in Johannesburg

The tour will give you an in depth look into South African History and How Democracy was finally achieved for all of our people. Nelson Mandela Foundation. (Week Days Only) Here you get to see the amazing achievements that Nelson Mandela has done for the under privileged and as you stand in his office you can still feel his presence. Drive through down town city to the Apartheid Museum and witnessing the tragic past of the apartheid era. We then drive you past Soccer City where the opening and closing soccer games were held during the 2010 world cup and onto Soweto. Hear you will get the opportunity to be guided on foot through one of the oldest Shanty Town in Soweto called Kliptown to witness just how some people are forced to live and survive. We then stop for lunch and after take a leisurely stroll down Vilakazi Street where Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu lived visiting numerous stalls on the way where you get the chance to buy something typical African to take home.

Why Visit Johannesburg?

Johannesburg, South Africa offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Johannesburg provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Johannesburg

The easiest way to reach Johannesburg is by flying into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Tea Coffee and homemade rusks on pickup.
  • Professional Photographs

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuity

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY Visit the Nelson...

FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY Visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation where after his Presidency he continued to serve the people in need. Here we show you a short film of his life and you will get the opportunity to enter his office which has been left just as it was and see numerous hand written documents that he wrote from prison and many other artefacts.

You will be driven to Down Town Johannesburg...

You will be driven to Down Town Johannesburg that was once the Business Hub of Africa passing by Newtown and onto the City Centre.

The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind,... 3 hours

The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The exhibits have been assembled and organised by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers. They include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories that are part of the epic saga, known as apartheid. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas takes the visitor through a dramatic emotional journey that tells a story of a state-sanctioned system based on racial discrimination and the struggle of the majority to overthrow this tyranny. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own.

Visit a shanty town and get to meet... 45 minutes

Visit a shanty town and get to meet and see just how humble the people are despite their living conditions.

After lunch at one of the local restaurants... 2 hours

After lunch at one of the local restaurants we get to walk down Vilakazi Street where you get numerous vendors sell their ware making it a shopping haven. You also get to see Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu residence. Clients may enter Nelson Mandela's house however this will be for your own account.

Also known as Freedom Square, this is the... 45 minutes

Also known as Freedom Square, this is the site of the 1955 gathering in Kliptown when thousands of people came together and hand in their ideas for a better South Africa. This was the beginning of our freedom Charter.

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