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Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch
Pretoria,
South Africa
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Our tour begins at the Hector Peterson Memorial, where you will learn about the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a significant turning point in the Apartheid system. We will then walk down Moema Street, retracing the steps of the historic march. As we continue down Vilakazi Street, we will visit Nelson Mandela's house, where you will have 20 minutes to explore inside where he lived until he's 27 years imprisonment (entrance fee not included).
Next, we will stop at Desmond Tutu's house, another landmark in Soweto's history. Following this visit, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local shop.
After lunch, we will take a minibus taxi to Orlando East, giving you a taste of the local mode of transport to the famous Soweto Towers. Our final stop will be at an informal settlement called Nomzamo Park, where you will gain insight into the daily lives of many Soweto residents.
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Important info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Specialized infant seats are available. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Bottled water. Local Burger (Kota)
What's not included
All additional Items and Cost. Pick ups and Drop off
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
One Day Africa
Meeting Point
Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
We will the Provide an articulate introduction of Soweto, the history to its modern day life, and some of the expectations you have on Soweto :)
Taking a walk in one of the most important streets in Soweto, were then turning point of apartheid took place.
Vilakazi street is just so Iconic, to have 2 noble price recipients who live in the same road by coincident
Mandela house is a must visit when visiting Soweto, South Africa.
We have allocated 20min of your time to make sure a local guide from the Museum will give a short brief history of the house before we continue.
Visiting the Desmond Tutu's house to share a little history on his importance in South Africa's History.
WE go straight for lunch eating a Kota a local Sandwich and make popular by its street culture.