Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

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On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The 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.

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1. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
After pick-ups, we make our way to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein for a guided tour of this iconic institution. 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. Today, it’s home to the country’s Constitutional Court which endorses the rights of all citizens. We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way into Johannesburg CBD. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the 284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa and links two significant business districts.
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We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way into Newtown. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the 284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa and links two significant business districts. The Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, Johannesburg in South Africa is a public space named after Mary "Pickhandle" Fitzgerald, who is considered to have been the first female trade unionist in the country.
3. Carlton Centre
We visit the Carlton Centre, also known as the ‘Top of Africa’. There a lift will elevate you 50 stories for an amazing and total view over the city.
4. Apartheid Museum
Next stop is the Apartheid Museum. It’s a one-of- its-kind museum that showcases South Africa in the turbulent years of the apartheid era. The museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid through a series of 22 individual exhibitions that take you on an emotional journey from the heartbreaking struggle for freedom and equality to the ultimate climax of the election of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa. It’s mid-day by the time we visit the Apartheid Museum. You can get something to eat and drink at the Truth Café (own cost)
5. FNB Stadium
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010.
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We leave the museum at about 14h00 and make our way to Soweto, driving past famous landmarks such as the FNB Soccer Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital and the massive Soweto Towers.
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Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the streets with your guide past street cafés and craft markets to a community centre that MoAfrika sponsors. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life
8. 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
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Mandela House
In Orlando West we visit Vilakazi Street- drive past the former home of Nelson Mandela and past the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will have an opportunity to read about the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976. On that tragic day an innocent little boy called Hector Pieterson gave up his life and kick-started the liberation of South Africa.

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Posted By : Stay43538394677
We had an amazing day with Ali!
Tons of information about the country, its culture and believes. Loved it!
Too bad the day does not have 36 hours, because we would love to spend all of them at the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 03:48:45

Posted By : sotiriamoschopoulou
Michael was amazing!Very knowledgeable very dedicated and very good driver 😃 This is an amazing activity,very much worth the money and time ! Please be prepared for very moving stories at the museums. Highly recommended activity to experience history in Johannesburg!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 10:26:32

Posted By : sammysR5201YY
MoAfrika's Johannesburg Tour exceeded all expectations. From the poignant exhibits at the Apartheid Museum to the bustling streets of Soweto, every moment was filled with insight and emotion. Our guide's passion and knowledge brought the city's history to life, leaving a lasting impression on us all.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 12:27:12

Posted By : Camper12040413499
Really well done tour with a lot of nice details. Cpho our guide was very informative and knew his stuff. Wish the apartheid museum was a bit longer and the final stop at the museum describing the Soweto Massacre was enlightening, albeit depressing in content.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 03:18:18

Posted By : X1622TMbrianm
Great overview of the city. We were on a time crunch and the guide did a great job of managing time (skipping a few things with our consent). The museum was great, and we could have spent more time there (if we had had it). Constitution Hill tour was especially good, the special guide there was fantastic! Highly recommend, especially if you dno't have to cut it a little short like we had to.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 08:01:03

Posted By : Natalllya
I loved this tour. It was very informative and the guides were very knowledgeable. They had all the answers to my many questions. They also took great care of us and looked out for our safety. I highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Johannesburg, I truly enjoyed it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 09:32:48

Posted By : handaw2
Khutso made sure we had a fantastic day on this tour. It was jam packed and showed us so much of Johannesburg and Soweto. Khutso is incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you so much for such a great day
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 03:52:44

Posted By : Kimberly B
Very nice, informative day. Cpho was a perfect guide and I felt safe throughout the day even though I was a single woman. I recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 10:30:52

Posted By : kristin_khlr
The Ultimate Johannesburg Tour was great and our tour guide was very professional. I liked the most the walk and talk through soweto. I would recommend that the walk could be longer and therefore one of the many museums could be skipped. Kind regards
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 05:04:33

Posted By : Gerda-Marie A
I booked a one-day safari. Lots of animals. Excellent organization. Delicious lunch. Very nice.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 05:22:40