Soweto, Mandela Museum & Apartheid Tour

Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg



Discover the history of South Africa on a half-day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum, the Hector Peterson Memorial, and Constitution Hill.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the history of South Africa on a full-day tour
  • Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum and the Hector Peterson Memorial
  • Explore Vilakazi Street and see Desmond Tutu’s house
  • Learn about the apartheid era and the people who fought for freedom
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Constitution Hill, a former prison and fort

Description

Meet your guide at Vilakazi Espresso . a coffee shop in the heart of Soweto . the tour will begin at the Hecter Peterson Memorial where you will learn about the high school kids who took it to the streets standing up against the Apartheid government where a young black student (among many) was gunned down buy the police. Next, walk around the streets of Orlando, learning about the area’s history. Stop for lunch and taste some local cuisine. Then, head to Vilakazi Street, where you’ll find the Nelson Mandela Museum, and Desmond Tutu’s house. Browse local vendors selling African handcrafted accessories, such as bracelets, necklaces, and caps. Then a shuttle will pick you up to make your way to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein for a guided tour of this iconic institution. Constitution Hill is a 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.

Includes

Pick up from Soweto and drop off at Constitutional hill Lunch Professional driver Tour guide Visit to Nelson Mandela Museum Visit to Hector Peterson Memorial Museum Visit to Desmond Tutu's house Guided tour of Constitutional Hill

Excludes

Personal expenses Tips Museum entrances

Important Information

  • Tour starts at 9:00am NO Pick up from accommodation Tour involves walking or cycling (depends on chosen option)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again