Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch
Overview
Exploring the everyday life, meet the locals, taste local cuisine and get an authentic experience with a Sowetan native guide.
Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976.
The famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the only street in the world to house two noble price recipients.
Mandela house entrance not included but 20min allocated to the visit.
Enjoy a traditional, local lunch of Kota.
Continue through Orlando East, the first formal settlement of Soweto and take local minibus taxi ride to the Orlando Towers.
We do have optional Visits.
- Kliptown Freedom Chater
- Soweto Gold Beer Brewery.
- Community centre in Kliptown
Inclusions
- Lunch - Local Burger (Kota)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Meeting at the Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid organised by students of. Soweto.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moema Street, Moema St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
We walk through the footsteps of the youth of 1976, sharing insightful details of the shooting, the living conditions and the aftermath of the uprising.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Taking a shot'left, we continue our walk in the famous street in Johannesburg to have two Nobel peace price winners living in this neighbourhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
The Iconic House of Nelson Mandela and his Wife Winnie Mandela, who spend their life in this house post apartheid.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tutu House - Soweto tours, Vilakazi St, Dube, Johannesburg, 1801, South Africa
Famous Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who won an NobelPrice and criticised apartheid through religion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baragwanath Road, Baragwanath Rd, Diepkloof Zone 5, Diepmeadow, 1862, South Africa
The first Formal houses which. formed the township or Soweto
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Final destination of great photos and traditional lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Had a great time walking around Soweto with Sibusiso. He is an extremely friendly guide and was very knowledgable about the history of Soweto. Recommended!
Had a great time walking around Soweto with Sibusiso. He is an extremely friendly guide and was very knowledgable about the history of Soweto. Recommended!Lebo was a great guide - especially enjoyed his singing the protest songs. The Mandela house was the highlight
Lebo was a great guide - especially enjoyed his singing the protest songs. The Mandela house was the highlightIt was a great experience with Lebo (Rambo) and Sicelo (trainee). They were both very professional and very knowledgable. You could tell they were passionate about the history and the culture and it came through in the tour. We tried some local Soweto beer and a local burger Kota. I highly recomm...
It was a great experience with Lebo (Rambo) and Sicelo (trainee). They were both very professional and very knowledgable. You could tell they were passionate about the history and the culture and it came through in the tour. We tried some local Soweto beer and a local burger Kota. I highly recommend this tour with Lebo.Rambo just contains so much impactful information! It’s incredible. He is truly a gem whom is passionate about what he does while proudly and profoundly relays historic events. His gentle nature will draw you in but it's the spunky and quick-witted responses that kept me entertained. Overall, b...
Rambo just contains so much impactful information! It’s incredible. He is truly a gem whom is passionate about what he does while proudly and profoundly relays historic events. His gentle nature will draw you in but it's the spunky and quick-witted responses that kept me entertained. Overall, beautiful representation of triumph, struggle and growth. I highly recommend! (Side note, please let him know of any dietary restrictions prior to the meal.)The guide was very friendly and provided a full immersive experience. Fully recommend to anyone who wants to get to know such an historical and important area of Johannesburg.
The guide was very friendly and provided a full immersive experience. Fully recommend to anyone who wants to get to know such an historical and important area of Johannesburg.Wow what a great tour, our guide Mfundo was fantastic! What a rollercoaster of emotions, from sadness to pondering to laughing. By the end of the tour we were immensely grateful to have been guided by someone so fun and knowledgeable.
Wow what a great tour, our guide Mfundo was fantastic! What a rollercoaster of emotions, from sadness to pondering to laughing. By the end of the tour we were immensely grateful to have been guided by someone so fun and knowledgeable.