Soweto: Full Day Tour
Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
See the famous township of Soweto, southwest of Johannesburg. Discover numerous local points of interest, and learn about the importance of Soweto in South Africa´s history.
Highlights
- Marvel at 'The Calabash,' also known as Soccer City Stadium
- Learn about the Soweto Uprising of 1976
- Visit Nelson Mandela House and pass Desmond Tutu's home on Vilakazi Street
- Enjoy a traditional local lunch
- Learn about the history of apartheid in South Africa
Description
This tour begins in Kliptown, one of Soweto’s oldest districts, with a visit to Soccer City Stadium, nicknamed The Calabash. Located in Nasrec on the edge of Soweto, the stadium hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final and holds nearly 95,000 spectators. It now hosts concerts and various sporting events.
Next, you will visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum in Orlando West, dedicated to the students who fought apartheid, with a focus on the 1976 Soweto Uprising led by school children.
Explore Vilakazi Street, the only street worldwide that housed two Nobel Laureates: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will see Mandela’s first home after his release from 27 years of imprisonment and pass Tutu’s residence.
After the walk, enjoy a traditional kota lunch. If you select the full-day option, the tour continues to the Apartheid Museum, which presents South Africa’s history of struggle and liberation during the 20th century.
Includes
- Soweto-born guide
- All transport
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to the Apartheid Museum (full-day option only)
Excludes
- Gratuities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. The best time to visit is during the cooler morning hours to avoid midday heat.
