Johannesburg and Soweto full-day tour with Apartheid Museum

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Discover the history, culture, and resilience of South Africa on a full-day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, including a visit to the Apartheid Museum and Mandela House Museum.Begin in Johannesburg, a vibrant city known for its modern skyline and grid-like streets often compared to Manhattan. From there, travel to Soweto (South Western Township), one of the country’s most historic townships and a powerful symbol of the struggle for freedom.You'll visit the moving Apartheid Museum, where powerful exhibits, photographs, films, and personal stories trace the rise and fall of apartheid. You'll continue to Mandela House in Soweto, the former home of Nelson Mandela, where you’ll learn about the Mandela family and their role in South Africa’s path to democracy.The tour also includes a stop at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, which commemorates the students who bravely protested during the 1976 Soweto Uprising and honours their role in the fight against apartheid.

Highlights

It’s your chance to explore Johannesburg’s dynamic city center with its striking skyscrapers
You’ll gain powerful insight into history at the Apartheid Museum and Mandela House
You’ll visit Soweto, the iconic township at the heart of South Africa’s freedom movement
There’s a stop at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, honoring the 1976 Soweto Uprising

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Facilities

Free cancellation

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9 hours

Available in English

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Food and drinks

Where you'll meet

Pick-up from your hotel around Johannesburg city centre, except the areas of Benoni, Boksburg and hotels around O. R. Tambo International Airport. Please contact the local tour provider at least 48 hours prior to your departure to confirm your pick-up location and time.

Operated by

African Eagle of Southern Territories

Important information

Know in advance: * This activity requires at least two adults to take place * You'll need to confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking * The pick-up time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel * Entrance fees to the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House Museum are included in the tour price Remember to bring: * Comfortable clothes and shoes