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Soweto Tour with a local Lunch Including Pick up & Drop Off
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$36.69
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Overview
Discover the vibrant heart of Johannesburg with a guided tour of Soweto—South Africa’s most iconic township. Choose your adventure: take a relaxed walking tour, a scenic bike ride, or enjoy the ease of a comfortable shuttle tour. Each option offers a unique and immersive way to explore Soweto’s rich history, culture, and spirit.
Visit famous landmarks such as Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu—once lived. Stop at the Hector Pieterson Museum to learn about the 1976 student uprising, and see the colorful Orlando Cooling Towers, now a hub for art and adrenaline sports.
Led by passionate local guides, you’ll also get a taste of daily life in Soweto through its neighborhoods, street art, music, and warm community spirit. Whether on foot, by bike, or shuttle, this tour offers a personal, unforgettable journey into South Africa’s past and present.
Visit famous landmarks such as Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu—once lived. Stop at the Hector Pieterson Museum to learn about the 1976 student uprising, and see the colorful Orlando Cooling Towers, now a hub for art and adrenaline sports.
Led by passionate local guides, you’ll also get a taste of daily life in Soweto through its neighborhoods, street art, music, and warm community spirit. Whether on foot, by bike, or shuttle, this tour offers a personal, unforgettable journey into South Africa’s past and present.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Use of bicycle
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Entrance to all Museums
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Mandela HouseVisit Mandela House – A Journey Through History in Soweto Step into the legacy of South Africa’s greatest icon at Mandela House, located in the heart of Vilakazi Street, Soweto – the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners. This humble red-brick house was once home to Nelson Mandela, and today it stands as a powerful museum that tells the story of his life, struggle, and triumph. Explore intimate exhibits, personal artifacts, and historical photographs that bring to life Mandela’s journey from revolutionary to president. Walk the same floors he did, and feel the spirit of resilience and hope that continues to inspire the world.
- Explore FNB Stadium – Africa’s Iconic Sporting & Cultural Landmark Discover the grandeur of FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, Africa’s largest and most iconic stadium. Located just outside Johannesburg in Nasrec, this world-class venue famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and final matches, and continues to be the heart of South Africa’s biggest sporting and entertainment events. With its calabash-inspired design reflecting African heritage, the stadium seats over 94,000 people and has hosted everything from thrilling football derbies to legendary concerts by artists like Beyoncé and U2. It was also the venue for Nelson Mandela’s first major speech in Johannesburg after his release, and his memorial service in 2013. (pass by)
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SowetoVisit the Soweto Cooling Towers – Icons of Urban Art and Adventure Experience one of Johannesburg’s most striking landmarks with a visit to the Soweto Cooling Towers – twin structures that have transformed from industrial relics into bold symbols of South African culture, creativity, and thrill-seeking fun. Once part of a decommissioned power station, the towers are now a canvas for vibrant murals reflecting the rich history and spirit of Soweto. Towering over the skyline, they offer adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping, paintball, and tower climbing – all set against a backdrop of colorful street art and township energy.
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Hector Pieterson Museum and MemorialHector Pieterson Museum – A Tribute to Courage and Change Step into a powerful chapter of South African history at the Hector Pieterson Museum, located in the heart of Soweto. This deeply moving museum honors the memory of Hector Pieterson, a 13-year-old student who became a symbol of the 1976 Soweto Uprising—an event that helped ignite the global fight against apartheid. Through impactful exhibits, photographs, video footage, and first-hand accounts, the museum tells the story of the students who bravely protested against the imposition of Afrikaans in schools—and how their actions reshaped the nation’s path to freedom.
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Vilakazi StreetVilakazi Street – The Beating Heart of Soweto’s History and Culture Discover the only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Located in the vibrant township of Soweto, Vilakazi Street is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in South Africa’s rich political history, culture, and urban energy. Walk in the footsteps of legends, explore historic homes, enjoy local cuisine at trendy restaurants, and feel the pulse of Soweto through street art, music, and friendly locals. This iconic street captures the essence of South Africa’s journey from struggle to triumph.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Soweto Tour with a local Lunch Including Pick up & Drop Off
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$36.69
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!