Private Guided Soweto Historical Day Tour
Quick Info:
Within this tour, you will further learn about the Soweto Uprising that simplifies a peaceful protest from the black students; in the
quest for a better education. The uprising began in the early morning of 16
June 1976. This led to June, 16 as a day to commemorate the student that partook
in the protest and lost their lives; in South Africa, it is considered to be
‘Youth Day’. As part of our Soweto Tour, we view FNB Soccer Stadium known as
Soccer City built carrying a great element of “Calabash or African Pot” located
in Nasrec out of Soweto. We continue to stop for a photo opportunity at the “Welcome
To Soweto” sign in Diepkloof. As we proceed through Diepkloof expensive houses
known by the locals as “Diepkloof Expensive”, we encounter a hostel build for
Black Men mostly populated by the Zulu tribe. The hostels still keep the old bricks
that were used to build houses in Soweto and pit latrines used by 5 families or
more. We continue driving past Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital was later
renamed in 1997 in honor of a hero struggle who fought alongside Nelson
Mandela for democratic change in South Africa. Thereafter we make way to Hector
Peterson Museum, honoring the Soweto Uprisings on 16 June 1976. Those hundreds
of children and youth lost their lives while protesting against the Apartheid
education system. Proceed to Vilakazi Street a well-known street for local
restaurants and home to two Nobel Prize winners namely the late first black
South African President Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Visit the
Nelson Mandela House where he spent a couple of nights upon his release after
27 years of imprisonment with his late former wife Winnie Mandela. Orlando West
also stands as one of the townships in South Africa which fought against the
difficulties of apartheid.
Do This Because
Soweto is filled with culture and history, upholds the apartheid history of the Soweto Uprising, and home to Nelson Mandela as well as Archbishop Desmond Tutu. During your visit to Soweto, you will encounter a number of developments for the locals and friendly people. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off at your hotel by our dedicated driver/guide on this private tour.
Highlights
- View the stadium where the opening and closing of the 2010 World Cup happened
- Visit Vilakazi Street
- See the largest hospital in Africa - Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Visit Hector Pieterson Museum
- Explore Kliptown informal Settlement
- Interact with the locals and taste African Beer
- Personalized tour with driver-guide in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included:
- English speaking guide
- Vehicle and fuel
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Bottled mineral water
- Entrance fees:
- Hector Pieterson Museum
- Mandela House
- Apartheid Museum - Closed due to COVID-19
What's Excluded:
- All meals and drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Other entrance fees
- Items of personal nature
- accommodation
Additional Info
Know Before You Go:
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Infants seats are available - Write in the notes how many seats and age(s) of kids
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible at certain attractions
- Near public transport
- Children below 15 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
What to Bring:
- A jacket or a jersey as the weather can change at any time
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Cash - South African currency (ZAR) and all major credits cards are accepted at places of interests
- Sunscreen and a hat or a small umbrella
- Camera or a full charged cellphone to capture memorable moments
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Guys at Canaways tours, you are really amazing in particular the tour guide Nzeki... Nzeki, Nzeki... your humor and entertainment are out of this earth. Thank you and wish you all the best guys. I recommend you guys as gurus of the ground in Soweto... promiss to book you when we happen to be in joburg again.... Nzeki, Nzeki, Nzeki...