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Soweto and Apartheid museum tour
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$217.69
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Soweto's vibrant streets and the poignant Apartheid Museum offer a profound glimpse into South Africa's rich history and cultural heritage. This immersive journey combines the powerful narratives of the liberation struggle with the heartwarming stories of its people.
- 🏷️ Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 6.5-hour guided experience, including visits to iconic sites and insightful commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
- 🚐 Pickup and Drop-off: Convenient transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a smooth journey throughout your tour.
- 🏛️ Entrance to Mandela House: Step inside the historic home of Nelson Mandela, where you’ll learn about his extraordinary life and the legacy he left behind.
- 🏛️ Entrance to Apartheid Museum: Explore 22 individual exhibitions featuring film footage, photographs, and artifacts that depict the impact of Apartheid on South African society.
- 🌍 Cultural Insights: Drive through Diepkloof Extension, passing landmarks such as Baragwanath Hospital and Orlando Towers, while gaining a deeper understanding of the local community.
- 🛍️ Local Market Experience: Browse the vibrant flea market on Vilakazi Street, where you can find unique clothing, artifacts, and curios to take home.
- 📅 Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a tour that accommodates various physical fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone.
- 🗺️ Convenient Meeting Point: The tour starts from a central location easily found on Google Maps, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
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Soweto and Apartheid museum tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Guided tour
- Pick up and drop off in an air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Mandela house
- Entrance to Apartheid museum
- Entrance to Hector Pieterson museum ( Optional )
- Lunch ( Optional )
- Items of personal interest at local shops and flea market
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We drive through the Diepkloof extension and stop to view Diepkloof hostels and Family units, as we share information about the housing project which was initiated to move hostel dwellers to family units. The tour proceeds, and we pass Baragwanath Hospital, the biggest hospital in Southern Africa and the third biggest hospital in the world.
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Orlando TowersOrlando towers are one of the distinctive landmarks in the neighborhoods of Soweto. The towers were cooling towers for the coal-run power station supplying electricity to Johannesburg over 50 years. The station was closed in 1998 and transformed into an entertainment and sporting center in 2008. The towers are always covered with bright colours since they are used by companies to advertise their products.
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Vilakazi StreetVilakazi Street is one of the Popular attractions with Historical significance. It is the only street in the world where two Nobel Prize winners once lived. The houses of the two Nobel Prize Winners are situated on this street.the late President Mandela and the late Arch-Bishop Emeritus Tutu's houses are situated on this street. We give you time to browse the flea market selling clothes, artifacts, and curios in case there is a need. Sakhumzi restaurant is situated on this Popular street close to Mandela house. The restaurant serves South African Cuisine buffet lunch in the form of dumplings, Rice, Pap, Samp, and Tripe. Other meals served include Beef stew, Sausages, Chicken, Veggies, Salads and dessert. Light lunch restaurants are also available.Lunch is Optional.
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Mandela HouseMandela Museum House in Vilakazi Street Soweto was built in 1945 by the Johannesburg City Council. Mandela lived in this house before his life imprisonment. This house provides an effective, efficient, and meaningful experience to all visitors, informing them of the former President Nelson Mandela's story in the context of his life as a whole, in a manner that promotes Human rights,Democracy, Reconciliation,Mutual respect and Tolerance amongst the people of South Africa and International community. Have an opportunity to view the house and learn about former President Mandela.
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Apartheid MuseumThe structure of the museum outside is symbolic of the events of Apartheid, and how South Africa is getting into terms with what happened in the past. Outside the museum towards the entrance, you view the 7 pillars that are symbolic of the 7 fundamental values of the country's constitution: Democracy, Equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect, and freedom. At the entrance, practically, one can see and learn how Apartheid policies affected the people of South Africa. Inside the museum, you do the tour of a series of 22 individual exhibitions that include film footage, Photographs, Text panels, and Artefacts. The museum is a beacon of hope, you learn how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own. You also do the tour of Mandela exhibition where Mandela's extraordinary life is explored through seven themes: CHARACTER, COMRADE, LEADER, PENSIONER, NEGOTIATOR, and STATESMAN.
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Soweto and Apartheid museum tour
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$217.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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