Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour
Read articles, watch video clips, look at artifacts & listen sound clips of detailed summary showcasing the Apartheid Era timeline in the well documented Apartheid Museum.
Drive & stop past iconic landmarks in Soweto through the township houses including the Orlando Towers, Klip Town Square Freedom Charter, Nelson Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
The Vilakazi street craft market has a variety of vendors with different gifts to choose from.
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Stop At: Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa
A detailed 2hr self-reading experience through the well-curated Apartheid Museum for the 1st part of the morning from 9 am.
A true sense of what life was like during the racial segregation era was skillfully put together by Historians, Journalists, Filmmakers & various other organisations who had access to the relevant materials & real artefacts.
NB: Please be advised that the tour operator (Explore Joburg) is NOT liable for any operational closures of the Apartheid Museum should the museum be closed without notice.
An alternative 2hr Museum experience is "The Constitution Hill", home of the Constitution Court of South Africa, Men's Prison #4, and Women's Jail which detained political & activists like Winnie & Nelson Mandela, Robert Sobukwe & Gandhi. It is also home to the Old Fort built by the Boer President Paul Kruger in the late 1800s to fend off the British Soldiers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa
An outside photo opportunity at this massive historical stadium that boasts a 95 000 seated fan capacity was home to the World Cup 2010 Soccer tournament.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Baragwanath Medical Centre, 8103, Bara Mall, Bara Road, Diepkloof, Johannesburg, 1860, South Africa
A look at the 3rd largest hospital in the world and brief narration on the role it plays for the Soweto residents & international medical research academics.
Pass By: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
The old electricity power station was converted into a bungee jumping, entertainment facility & restaurant.
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Memorial, Hector Pieterson Square, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
An overview summary briefing of the historical site from a local Sowetan site guide. A breakdown of the symbolic structures & what they represent & what life is like today for the average Sowetan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
The Soweto Mandela House bears a lot of the struggle era stories that shed light on his life with his first wife Evelyne & then Winnie. Detailed information is shared by the enthusiastic site guides who will walk you through the different parts of the house.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Nomzamo Shanty Town Informal Settlement with the guidance of the local residents who curate a 10min walking presentation with an opportunity for questions and answers.
See how the challenging unemployment situation is affecting real people on the ground. Learn how they survive and make ends meet on a daily basis & feel free to bring any form of gift to assist them directly.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Stroller accessible"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Soweto & Apartheid Museum
3/1/2024 - 2/28/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
Duração: 4 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Please make use of the provided cellphone number to communicate a night before the day of your activity.
Opportunities to buy hand made craft items at markets in Soweto will be available.
Wear comfortable walking sneakers, sunscreen & a hat or cap is recommended.
Eat before the tour to get you more time to see things.
Airports- Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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