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LocalPlaces Understanding Soweto Tour
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Orlando, Florida, USA
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$155.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The LocalPlaces Understanding Soweto Tour offers an insightful journey through the heart of Soweto, led by the renowned Chief Storyteller & Guide, Charlie Moyo. This five-hour tour delves into the rich history and legacy of apartheid, showcasing the resilience of Soweto's people.
- 🏛️ Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, honoring the brave students of the 1976 Soweto Uprising and their fight against apartheid.
- 🌍 Explore Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, now vibrant with eateries and shops.
- 🏡 Tour the Mandela House, the former home of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, filled with historical significance and artifacts from their lives.
- ⛪ Discover Regina Mundi Catholic Church, a pivotal site during the Soweto Uprising where students found refuge from the apartheid police.
- 🏙️ Experience Orlando Towers, featuring an adventure center and restaurant, where you can enjoy a meal or even bungee jump for an adrenaline rush.
- 👥 In-person guidance from a knowledgeable local guide ensures a deep understanding of Soweto’s history and culture.
- 🍽️ Lunch is included, allowing you to savor local flavors during your exploration.
- 🚗 Pickup is provided, making your journey to and from the tour convenient and hassle-free.
- 🗣️ The tour is conducted in English, ensuring clear communication and engagement throughout your experience.
- 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible to everyone eager to learn about Soweto.
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LocalPlaces Understanding Soweto Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- In-person guide
- Lunch
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Hector Pieterson Museum and MemorialWe visit this incredible museum and memorial that pay tribute and tell the story of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising. When the children of Soweto rose up against 2nd grade education in the Apartheid State. A poignant and moving place that is a must-visit to understand the story of Soweto.
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Vilakazi StreetThis street is famous for the fact that TWO Nobel Peace Prize recipients lived here: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Today it is a vibey street, lined with restaurants and a great place to stop for a drink or bite.
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Mandela HouseWe visit the house in which Nelson and Winnie Mandela once lived - the home he returned to when he was released from prison in 1990. An incredible museum.
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Regina Mundi Catholic ChurchThis historic church in the centre of Soweto is at the heart of the community and played a key role during the Soweto Uprising, with students hiding from the Apartheid police here. We take a tour of the church with a local guide.
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Orlando TowersThis adventure centre and restaurant complex are set around the cooling towers of what once was the Orlando Power Station,. Great place for a beer or a bite - or to bungee jump for the brave!
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LocalPlaces Understanding Soweto Tour
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Orlando, Florida, USA
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$155.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!