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    Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and City Tour from Johannesburg

    5.0(1 reviews)
    By African Eagle Daytours PTY (ltd)Product code 21895P19
    Soweto
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    Duration

    8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    En, Guide, De, Service Guide, Fr

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Africa/Johannesburg

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    Overview

    Discover the city center of Johannesburg; whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers irresistibly bring Manhattan Island to mind. Continue towards  Soweto (Johannesburg’s South Western Township) a symbol of the fight for freedom. Finally, we visit the Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) This tour will begin by discoverying Johannesburg's beauty and wealth by discovering its urban environment. You will then visit the inspiring Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century South Africa. The exhibits are from film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories of Apartheid. Thereafter you will get the opportunity to discover the former south-african president's house, in which you will hear about the Mandela family's history and times spent in Soweto.

    What's Included

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Other

    Professional guide

    Other

    Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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    Lunch

    Other

    Food and drinks

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Fees

    Additional fees

    Meeting And Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup Everyone
    Custom traveler pickup may be available
    Contact Supplier Later
    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

    Itinerary

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    The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001. The Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.

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    Mandela House is the house where Nelson Mandela lived until he was forced underground in 1961. It is located on the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane Street. He moved there in 1946. In 1999 it was declared a National Heritage Site.

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    The Hector Pieterson Museum, situated in Soweto, commemorate the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative site is just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot in 1976.

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    Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, by population and is also known as Jozi or Joburg. There are plenty of historic and attractive sites in Joburg like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill or the Hector Pieterson Museum.

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    Regina Mundi Church is one of South Africa's most historically significant churches. During the apartheid era, it became a safe meeting place for anti-apartheid activists and a symbol of hope and resistance. The church still bears marks from the 1976 Soweto Uprising, including bullet holes and damaged stained-glass windows, serving as a powerful reminder of the country's struggle for freedom.

    Additional Info

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

    Other

    ‌Museums visited on this tour will close earlier on the 02/04/2026 and 06/04/2026. Museums will be closed to on the 03/04/2026.

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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