Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities!

Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison – a penniless prospector who first discovered gold here in 1886.

Trace Johannesburg’s history from its humble gold-mining beginnings to the pulsing streets of this modern-day African economic giant with a personal tour from Stephenson Adventures. This tour is simply the best way to explore and experience the city of Gold.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela is home to an iconic statue of Nelson Mandela and a popular attraction in Johannesburg.
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Nelson Mandela Houghton house, were he moved with his wifey towards the end of his presidency. Houghton estate is a beautiful leafy-green rich northern suburb of Johannesburg.
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Beautiful leafy-green scenic viewpoint of Johannesburg North.
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See the Hillbrow tower, that has become an emblem of the city. and the tower dominates the Johannesburg skyline.
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Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
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Braamfontein has it all – great Museums and Theatres, exciting nightlife, Restaurants, trendy coffee shops, contemporary Art Galleries and quirky design and fashion stores.
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One of the really striking attractions and famous landmark of Johannesburg! The Nelson Mandela Bridge is a relatively new addition to the Johannesburg skyline, but has already gained iconic status.
8. Newtown
The Newtown Precinct in Johannesburg is rich in a history of biodiversity and culture, dating as far back as the 1880s. Today is the centre of progress and arts in the city of Gold, with new developments booming and a number of art galleries, museums, and theatres.
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Explore the city’s early mining history. 0ld relics of the gold rush such as mining headgear, stamp presses and carts line the way, complemented by information boards detailing mining history.
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See the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi Square, Johannesburg, which depicts the Indian independence campaigner and nonviolent pacifist as a young man
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The Central Business District, commonly called Johannesburg CBD, is one of the main business centres of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the densest collection of skyscrapers in Africa.
12. Maboneng Precinct
Maboneng, meaning “Place of Light”, a fully fledged thriving community. With a mix of restaurants, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, and retail and studio space, the precinct draws the inner-city public as well as the chic, art-going crowd of the city’s suburbs, bringing life back into the city
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n your way to Soweto you will pass the largest stadium (Soccer City) which hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the stadium has been the centre of historic events. The unique design of the stadium is highly regarded internationally.
14. Diepkloof Park
Understand the origins of the township of Soweto along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street.
15. Orlando Towers
Orlando Towers have become one of the most distinctive landmarks in the neighborhood of Soweto Township.
16. Vilakazi Street
Visit Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu houses in Vilakazi Street the famous street in South Africa.
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Visit the house where former South African president Nelson Mandela Lived. Now, No. 8115 has been entrenched as one of South Africa's most significant heritage sites because it tells the tales, in sound, film, interpretive panels and guided tours.
18. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial site is a National heritage site not far from the spot where a 13 year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June 1976 during the Soweto Uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government.
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Tour at "the people's church" Regina Mundi church a pivotal role in the township's history of resistance against the apartheid.
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Squatter camp tour (optional)

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Posted By : 836garrys
A really memorable day in Johannesburg with this local company.
Our guide Tsholo arrived on time and greeted and introduced himself to our party of four. Straight away you could see he was a very friendly guy, neat and tidy and the vehicle was immaculate. We done the Joburg and Soweto tour which was an all day tour with quite a few stops and all the time Tsholo was very passinate with his work and his country. He is very informative, humerous and very knowledgeable about the history, both poitical and industrial in the area.
The highlight for us was the opportunity to have a short guided tour of one of Soweto's large poor shanty towns. The guide here was a 20 year old young man who explained how they live in these places awaiting an opportunity to be rehoused in a proper dwelling. He also was very friendly and proud of his heritage. To be able to have this rare opportunity of the tour Stephensons company donates a percentage of the cost of our tour ticket to this community to aid in schooling for these children.
Cold water provided all day as well. We were taken to a local restaurant for lunch, which also was very good.
We would highly recommend this company for any tours or shuttle services they provide. It isn't a big company and if the rest of the staff are like Tsholo you can't possibly have a bad experience.
Garry from Austalia
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 08:10:58

Posted By : 297jayo
Mo was a fantastic tour guide! He was full of historical and cultural knowledge and more than happy to answer all our questions. I was a bit reserved about being in Johannesburg, but felt perfectly safe with Mo’s guide. I truly enjoyed my day and was able to see and experience things I never would have without his guidance.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 05:22:48

Posted By : Hannah O
Our tour was EXCELLENT! We had Mo as a tour guide and he was AMAZING. Super knowledgeable and informative! During our entire tour he answered all our questions and we always felt safe. Lunch was at a really tasty restaurant with a buffet or you could order from a menu. It was super interesting visiting where Mo is from and currently lives and seeing the different classes that live in Soweto. All in all I HIGHLY recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 10:35:44

Posted By : Lisa_C
An informative introduction to the vibrant community of Johannesburg. You will learn and visit South Africa’s historic landmarks to learn about South Africa's Apartheid history. Highly recommend this tour.
Tsholo, our guide was knowledgeable and provided us with insights to the past, present and future of South Africa’s social movements.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 23:29:46

Posted By : 711ilsev
We’ve had an amazing trip with Mo!! We even had a private tour, due to low season. That felt already really special. We learned a LOT about the events around apartheid and of course the life of Nelson Mandela. Heavy information, but really good to know how it affected the lives of the people living in Johannesburg and Soweto. And how it still affects them. Thanks a lot to Mo for sharing some personal information about his life. We saw all sides of Johannesburg and Soweto, and we felt very safe at all times as well. Would definitely recommend when visiting Johannesburg!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 11:52:00

Posted By : X1622TMbrianm
Great tour guide--on time, safe driving, good info. The timing for the day was perfect--not too rushed, not too long. We felt we had good time to see/do what we had wanted.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 08:41:28

Posted By : JeanetteDorsey
This is a great tour company!

Our guide for the day Mo, was excellent !!!!
On time, polite, professional, informative and gave us the historical background on everything we saw on our tour!

Constitutional Hill is a MUST SEE and our guide there, well, she was awesome!

THIS IS THE TOUR NOT TO BE MISSED!
Excellent!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 00:22:10

Posted By : JeevanJ102
We did a tour with our guide Mr. MO. he was a wonderful knowledge bank. Everything was explained in detail upto the point. His main priority was our safety. The driving was very safe and the vehicle was comfortable. It is a very professional service. We highly recommend Stephenson Adventures to any visitor, who visit South Africa.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 11:59:25

Posted By : Irma_R
Monwabisi “Mo” was a wonderful guide. He has very good communication skills, and a positive welcoming personality that made us feel welcomed to Johannesburg, and we knew we were with a knowledgeable guide. He provided an overview on each site of our itinerary, including historical information and context. He drove us through Johannesburg to give us a good perspective of the city. He answered a variety of questions so there was clarity. He was thoughtful and checked on our needs. He had the restaurant accommodate our requests for menus instead of the buffet, due to dietary needs. We had ample time at sites at Mandela Square, Mandela, home while in office, Constitution Hill, and in Soweto, we Mandela House, Regina Mundi Church, and the Kliptown Youth Program. The KYT was an impressive visit, and seen the CNN Hero Awards when KYP was a recipient.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 11:10:43

Posted By : Paul_O
Great experience. Banele was an excellent guide. Got to see and experience more in one day than we could have done ourselves.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 06:35:10