You will be collected by your personalized driver-guide from your requested accommodation in Johannesburg at 09:00am to depart on a day tour

Upon arrival, we proceed to ticket sales. After we make our way to enjoy a memorable tour of Gold Reef City, we take the ancient lift down the 14 Mining Shift and learn more about the mineworker's experience during the old years. Going down level 5 226 meters below the surface and visit the manager's mine office. We proceed to the three houses and enjoy lunch at the theme park filled with buffet restaurants 

After this eventful day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Johannesburg. 

<h1><b>Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa:</b></h1><div style="text-size-adjust: auto;"><p style="text-size-adjust: auto;">Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. It is popularly known as Jozi, Joburg, or City of Gold by locals. Within this city, the Constitutional Court is based; and is the highest egalitarianism Institute inland. There is a rich wild range of economic centers of gold and diamond trade, which were established in the 1800s. The City of Johannesburg had the opportunity of hosting the first kick-off of the world tournament known as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In Joburg, the most spoken languages are Zulu and English<br></p></div>

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Johannesburg, South Africa

<h1><b>Welcome to Soweto, South Africa:</b></h1><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soweto is a township in Johannesburg and Soweto was created in 1930, when the White government started to separate the Blacks from Whites. Soweto then came to the largest Black cities in South Africa, it also had an experience of the struggle against the apartheid regime being in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The first residence of Soweto was located in the area called Kliptown in 1905. Kliptown is known as the Congress of the People, where 3000 people gathered in 1995 to write The Freedom Charter, a statement of Core Values which were used as a foundation of the current South Africa Constitution regarded by many as the most progressive in the world. </span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The culture of Hip Hop, Kwaito, and Kasi Rap originated&nbsp;</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in Soweto</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, however, Soweto has their own television channel Soweto Tv and a media platform Jozi Fm. To this day Soweto has been a developed township that opened Soweto Theatre in Jabulani showcasing new artistic talent, hosting Soweto Wine Festival, and social events such as Seven Colour Sunday putting together the craft and art. This beautiful township is home to Kaizer Cheifs and the host of the Soweto Derby football match. Discover Soweto filled with welcoming and friendly people.&nbsp;</span></p><h2><b>Why go to Soweto:</b></h2><ul><li>Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum established in honor of the students who were shot by police during the Soweto Uprising on 16 June 1976</li><li>June 16 Memorial Acre honor the lives lost while protesting during 16 June 1976 and was officially opened on the 38th anniversary located in Soweto</li><li>Mandela House Museum learn about Nelson Mandela's history before and after prison</li><li>Kliptown and Walter Sisulu Square is known as Congress of the People, where 3000 people gathered in 1955 to write The Freedom Charter</li><li>Regina Mundi Church the largest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa and opened doors to protesting students during 1976</li><li>Visit Motsoaledi Soweto informal settlement known as Mandela Village, take a walk with our representative to visit one of the community households</li><li>Chis Hani Baragwanath hospital the third largest hospital in the world</li><li>Vilakazi Street home to the Mandela House and Archbishop Desmond Tutu House, with restaurants along the street and artwork. Vilakazi Street is also home to the best affordable bed and breakfast accommodation</li><li>Adventure at Soweto Towers the worlds first bungee jump between the two cooling towers&nbsp;</li><li>Soweto Shebeen Tour informal meeting place where the people of Soweto meet to discuss politics and listen to Jazz music drinking the African traditional beer</li><li>Credo Mutwa Cultural Village an outdoor exhibition of a traditional healer who predicted the future with the sculptures created </li><li>Oppenheimer Tower built using bricks from demolished houses, the tower offers panoramic views of the township</li><li>Explore Soweto on a bicycle or a tuk-tuk tour&nbsp;</li><li>Visit Lebo's Backpackers for Storytelling taking place every last Thursday evening of the month sharing stories of Soweto</li><li>Johannesburg Gold Rush mine and Soweto tour&nbsp;</li><li>A combination of Soweto and Lion Park tour&nbsp;</li></ul><h2><b>Best of Soweto:</b></h2><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discover Soweto and visit the world's famous Vilakazi street, it is home to 2 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Nelson Mandela House, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Mandela House welcomes visitors from all over the world while Desmond Tutu still has a home in Vilakazi Street. The street holds the memory of Hector Peterson who was shot by the police during the Student Uprising in 1976. The image of Hector Pieterson was taken by Sam Nzima which led to 12-year-old Hector an icon in the struggling fight again the apartheid government. However, today the street is an iconic landmark for tourists all over the world with authentic restaurants, backpacker hostels.</span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Credo Mutwa Cultura Village is a unique representation of African mythology, built in the 1970s by a traditional healer and sculptor Credo Mutwa. View the entire incredible township by climbing the nearby Oppenheimer Tower built by Ernest Oppenheimer, it is 49 steps made by bricks using ashes. The Soweto Towers used to be Orlando power station dated back to the 1930s, you can now bungee-jump from the bridge that has been installed between the 2 cooling towers. Explore Soweto with a bicycle ride or tuk-tuk experience at Lebo's Backpackers, or be part of the Outdoor Kitchen experience where you are being thought how to cook the traditional way in potijes - cast iron pots. However, you can join the last Thursday evening experience of the month listening to amazing stories around the fire.</span></p><h2><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Highlights:</b></span></h2><ul><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discover the history of Soweto during the apartheid&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vilakzi Street tour home to the world's 2 noble peace prize</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Guided tour to&nbsp;</span>Motsoaledi Soweto informal settlement</li><li>Regina Mundi Church played 2 important roles including opening doors to Soweto Uprising and Archbishop Desmond Tutu took over the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing</li><li>Explore Soweto on a bicycle or a tuk-tuk tour&nbsp;</li><li>Safari combination to Lion Park</li><li>Johannesburg and Soweto Tour&nbsp;</li><li>Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour</li><li>Local Shebeen experience&nbsp;</li><li>Panoramic view of the township at Oppenheimer Tower</li><li>Adventure lovers at Soweto Towers&nbsp;</li><li>Gold Rush mine to Hector Pieterson Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Local restaurant lunch at Vilakzi Street&nbsp;</li></ul>

Welcome to Soweto within the heart of Johannesburg, the world-famous township home to the 2 noble peace prize Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu in Vilakazi Street. Visit the memorial of Hector Pieterson who was shot by the police from 16 June 1976 Soweto Upri

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Soweto, South Africa

Explore Constitutional Hill during our 1-hour tour and highlight tour with a professional sharing the history behind the former prison complex that housed South Africa's Soweto Uprising students 

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Constitutional Hill Precinct, Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

Visit Apartheid Museum acknowledged as a pre-eminent museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. Enjoy a self-guided tour in the museum with a guide 

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Apartheid Museum, Ormonde, Johannesburg, South Africa

Within the heart of Vilkazai Street Orland West where the Mandela House Museum is located the house shares research of the heritage and Mandela family legacy 

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Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa

The Gold Reef City Theme Park is located in Johannesburg one of the largest Theme parks in Africa an authentic picture of a turn-of-the-century mining town 

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Gold Reef City Theme Park, Ormonde 99-Ir, Johannesburg, South Africa

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial situated in Soweto Orland West, the memorial commemorates the role of the countries students during the Soweto Uprising struggle

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Hector Pieterson Memorial, Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Carlton Centre is a shopping Centre, business offices, and 50 story skyscraper in downtown Johannesburg at 223 meters. The building offers the best views of Johannesburg surroundings from the top of Africa’s tallest building 

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Carlton Centre, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa

<p>Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg:</p><p><br></p>

Mabneng Precinct offers the culture, art, and diversity of Johannesburg City. The area has a large number of youth people influence creating skills and business opportunities from art galleries, restaurants, open markets, and culinary school.

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Maboneng Precinct, Kruger Street, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, South Africa

<h1><b>Newtown, Johannesburg:</b></h1><p><br></p>

Newtown situated in the heart of Johannesburg CBD offering MuseuMAfricA, M Fitzgerald Square, graffiti art, a shopping center known as Newtown Junction, and Market Theatre

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Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Discover an incredible underground gold mine, our gold rush tour offers an unforgettable experience of gold pour & the traditional gumboot dance done by the miners. Thereafter guests will be able to visit the theme park for some adventurous adrenaline rus

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Thrill ride and mining tour 

<h1><span style="color:#008489"><b>Quick Info:</b><b>&nbsp;</b></span></h1><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Within this tour, you will find out why was Gold Reef City given the name and the true discovery of gold in Johannesburg in the 1800s. The infrastructure around Gold Reef City illustrates the moments where people flocked to Johannesburg. This city is popularly known to be one of the best of its kind in South Africa. On this tour, you will be guided through an underground tour of the mine and also be introduced to the most exciting side of this tour. This tour only takes place <span style="color: rgb(0, 132, 137);"><b>Saturday and Sunday.</b></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#008489"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><div><br></div><h2><span style="font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 132, 137);">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 132, 137);"><b>Do This Because:</b></span></h2><p>Gold Reef City offers a combination of historical and heritage tours. Explore the theme park and enjoy the thrill rides and exciting mining tours. During the underground tour, you will be provided with safety equipment such as a hard hat and torch. Enjoy the historical visit to the three houses -&nbsp;<span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: center;">Mr. Ohlthaver’s House, Dowse House, and Oosthuizen House. The underground mining tour is not permitted for children under the age of 6 and claustrophobic.</span></p>

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Thrill ride and mining tour