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Discover the vibrant Soweto Township on a guided tour. Visit the Apartheid Museum, see the FNB Stadium, and walk along Vilakazi Street.

Highlights

• Get a sense of life during the apartheid era at the Apartheid Museum
• View the FNB Stadium, which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final
• Drive past the hostels, which have been transformed into family units
• View the Soweto Towers, which are now a landmark of Soweto
• Walk along Vilakazi Street, home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners

Description

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa. Drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township, and visit the renowned Apartheid Museum. Start your day with a pick-up from your residence. Visit the Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. Get a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that was enforced from 1948 until 1994. Stop at the FNB Stadium which hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final. Start the Soweto tour in Diepkloof as we discuss the different housing. Drive past the hostels which have been transformed from migrant labor accommodation to informal family units. Drive past Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the world. View the Soweto Towers, now the landmark of Soweto. Visit one of the most prestigious streets in the world, Vilakazi Street, which was home to the 2 Noble Peace Prize Winners, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Get a chance to do some souvenir shopping and visit the Mandela House Museum. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, where you will get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising. Finally, drive back to your residence for drop-off.

Includes

Pick up and drop off at residence Entry to the Apartheid Museum Bottled water

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking involved. Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun. Carry water to stay hydrated. Camera is recommended for capturing moments during the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund