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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

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10 Nov
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11 Nov
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12 Nov
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Highlights

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto 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.

Itinerary

  • FNB Stadium

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
  • Baragwanath

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
  • Motsoaledi Street

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
  • Regina Mundi(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
  • Walter Sisulu Square(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Vilakazi Street

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
  • Mandela House

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
  • Orlando Towers(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost and time permitting)

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
Hotel pickup
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

NOT INCLUDED

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Customer reviews

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The Half-Day Tour of Soweto is highly praised for its knowledgeable and engaging guides, particularly Prince and Cpho, who provide deep historical insights and personal stories. Customers appreciate the tour's organization, safety, and the opportunity to interact with locals and visit iconic sites like Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum. The tour is described as emotionally rewarding, informative, and a must-do for understanding Soweto's culture and history.

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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