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Dec 27
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Dec 28
Sun
Dec 29
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Highlights
Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the “New York of Africa", guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career.
Complete the day and see the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace with a trip on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Learn the history of Johannesburg from the audio commentary on board the double decker sightseeing bus. Ride through the city's historic neighbourhoods and see fascinating attractions, many related to the struggle against apartheid. Get on and off as much as you like.
Reconnect with Nelson Mandela's past, and get an understanding of where he started his fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, 8115 Vilakazi street. A short distance up the road is Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to thousands of South Africans and the site of some of the most iconic events in the nation’s history.
Itinerary
Melrose Arch(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMelrose Arch captures the imagination, invades the senses and invites you into a new world that evokes the renaissance spirit of the world’s great squares and piazzas. Its people-friendly meeting places, amazing buildings and curved streets create a vibrant atmosphere that is out of this world.Nelson Mandela Foundation
2 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHop off / Hop on at the Foundation. Wander around Madiba’s post-presidential office, and view the permanent exhibition on Nelson Mandela’s life and times and a variety of temporary exhibitions. The centre is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, and our shop is open too, so you can walk away with memorabilia.Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHop off / Hop On here Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Joe Slovo. Albertina Sisulu. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Fatima Meer. They all served time here, but the precinct also confined tens of thousands of ordinary people during its 100-year history. They were men and women of all races, creeds, ages and political agendas; children too, the everyman and the elite. In this way, the history of every South African lives here. 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.Apartheid Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHop Off / Hop On here The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story. The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. An architectural consortium, comprising several leading architectural firms, conceptualised the design of the building on a seven-hectare stand. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.Gold Reef City
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedHop off here and join the small group tour of Soweto. This tour will return here to Hop back on the Sightseeing bus to complete the tourNewtown
2 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHop Off and on here wot visit Sci Bono or Museum Africa. In the early 20th century, the Newtown Precinct was named "the Brickfields". In 1896, approximately 7,000 people lived in the town. A number of industries developed at Brickfields, such as trade firms, banks, brick factories, a brewery, and fisheries. Immigrants from other nations, also settled in Brieckfields. In April 1904, Mahatma Gandi declared an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Brickfield. The plague caused 82 fatalities and 112 people were reportedly diagnosed with it. The local government initiated the fire brigade to start fires within the town, aiming to cease the plagueBraamfontein
2 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHop off and on here to visit the Playground market (Open Saturday's)Johannesburg Zoo
2 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit the Zoo The Joburg Zoo is one of the most popular local and attractions situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. The Zoo covers 55 hectares of land and was founded in 1904, when land was donated to the public for recreational use by the firm of the late Hermann Ekstein. The Joburg Zoo houses over 320 species of animals, totalling about 2 000 animals. The Joburg Zoo is open to the public 364 days a year, including Christmas, New Years and Easter holidays. With international accreditation, the Zoo maintains a high standard of animal welfare, nutrition and ethical conduct to ensure the physical and psychological well-being of all its animals. The Joburg Zoo has many fun offers to visitors such as various night and day tours, school holiday programmes, venue hire and regular events for the public. Please look through our calendar to find a fun event for the whole family!South African National Museum of Military History
2 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHop off to visit the Military Museum During the First World War (1914 – 1918) no formal showcase was made of South Africa’s involvement in that war. In 1940, Capt. J. Agar-Hamilton was appointed official historian of the Union Defence Forces. The formation of an Historical Research Committee that same year was to ensure the preservation of documents and military memorabilia and lay the foundation for the establishment of a museum..FNB Stadium
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStop and admire the FNB stadium, build originally for the opening and closing match of the 2010 FIFA World CupSoweto
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe stop at the famous "Welcome to Soweto" sign for that instagram momentVilakazi Street
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit Nelson Mandela's house, see Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu's house and moreSoweto
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe tour the vibrant township, visiting Hecktor Pieterson, Chris Hani Baragwanath, the Soweto Towers and the Orlando Stadium
What's included
INCLUDED
Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing bus
Soweto small group tour
NOT INCLUDED
Apartheid Museum Entrance ZAR 150
Nelson Mandela's Home Entrance fee, Vilakazi Street: ZAR 60
Lunch
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Melrose Boulevard, Johannesburg, South Africa 2196
Provider
City Sightseeing South Africa
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