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Soweto and Apartheid Museum day Tour
Product code 374771P3
From
From ZAR 2,500
Dates
Apr 9, 2024 to Apr 11, 2024
Travelers
Adult ages 7-80
Options
Offered in English language, Offered in German Language
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 2,500
Soweto and Apartheid Museum day Tour





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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
The township of Soweto and the Apartheid museum is a must visit if travelers wants to experience and enjoy the history, culture, traditions of the people of South Africa. The travelers would see the diversity of people of South Africa and to experience how the blacks, coloured and Indian communities were treated during the Apartheid era. The township of Soweto have been established in the 1930 when the colonial Government began to separate blacks from white, started to create black township. The township is very rich in history and traditions as the migrant mine workers from neighboring countries started to migrate to Johannesburg for greener pastures and ended up residing in the Soweto township. A visit to the township will create an everlasting and unforgettable experience.
Overview
The township of Soweto and the Apartheid museum is a must visit if travelers wants to experience and enjoy the history, culture, traditions of the people of South Africa. The travelers would see the diversity of people of South Africa and to experience how the blacks, coloured and Indian communities were treated during the Apartheid era. The township of Soweto have been established in the 1930 when the colonial Government began to separate blacks from white, started to create black township. The township is very rich in history and traditions as the migrant mine workers from neighboring countries started to migrate to Johannesburg for greener pastures and ended up residing in the Soweto township. A visit to the township will create an everlasting and unforgettable experience.
What's Included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver Guide
Not included
Lunch
Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Mandela house is a world class museum which showcase the history of Nelson Mandela and his family. Visitors would experience how Nelson Mandela lived before he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment and his stay at the house after he was released from Prison in 1990. The museum showcase how his wife Winnie Mandela survived during the Apartheid era while Mandela was in Prison.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
The client would see the memorial that has been built to honour the pupils who has been killed by the Apartheid police during the 1976 Soweto uprising. The student uprising was against the Afrikaans language to be used as a medium of instructions in South African schools. The travelers would experience how the previously disadvantage South Africans lived and how black, coloured and Indians Pupil were treated during the Apartheid era. The museum showcase many protest videos and the lifestyle of Soweto residents during the Apartheid era
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 3
The Museum showcase the Apartheid history of South Africa from 1948 to 1994. The museum has been built to honor Nelson Mandela for his efforts to achieve non-racial and non violent society in South Africa. The travelers would be able to experience how the citizens of South Africa were racial segregated during the difficult times of Apartheid.
Stop 4
2 hours
Stop 4
Driving through the township with lots of sightseeing and photo stops on some of the Soweto attractions like Orlando towers (old coal power station), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, (biggest hospital in south Africa), soccer city stadium, (biggest football stadium in south Africa) and driving through one of the richest township in Soweto.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
7 reviews
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