Johannesburg and Soweto full day tour
Overview and drive by of Johannesburg City.
Follow the Freedom Trail in Soweto visiting various places of historical importance.
Tour of the Apartheid Museum
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Johannesburg
- You will be collected from your Johannesburg Hotel or OR Tambo International Airport.
Johannesburg City
Drive past Johannesburg City, various buildings will be pointed out. The history of Johannesburg will be discussed.
Soweto
Arrive in Soweto, drive past and discuss the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Baragwanath Taxi Rank and the Orlando Towers.
Soweto, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square
A brief walk around the Walter Sisulu Freedom Square where the Freedom Charter was signed on 26 June 1955.
Soweto, Regina Mundi Catholic Church.
A guided tour of the Regina Mundi Catholic Church. This church was an important feature of the Soweto uprising on June 16th 1976.
Soweto, Hector Pierson Memorial
A brief tour of the Hector Pierson Memorial which serves to remember all the youth that were killed in the struggle against Apartheid.
Soweto, Vilakazi Street
Visit and take a slow walk down Vilakazi Street enjoying the various markets. The Nelson Mandela House Museum can also be visited for a short guided tour (Optional).
Soweto,Lunch
Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants inn Soweto (not included in the tour fee).
Apartheid Museum
Take a self guided tour through the Apartheid Museum.
Apartheid Museum
Depart from the Apartheid Museum and head back to your Johannesburg destination for drop off and farewell.
Ending Point
Johannesburg
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Driver/Guide
Vehicle - VW Transporter
Fuel
Toll Fees
Entrance fees for Museums:
Apartheid Museum at R 160.00 per person
Hector Pieterson Memorial at R 50.00 per person.
Nelson Mandela House Museum at R 180.00 per person.
Regina Mundi Catholic Church at R 50.00 per person.
Lunch and refreshments.
Tour Important Information
This tour excludes entrance fees for:
Apartheid Museum at R160.00 per person.
Hector Pieterson Museum at R50.00 per person.
Regina Mundi Catholic Church at R50.00 per person.
Nelson Mandela House Museum at R180.00 per person.
Lunch and refreshments.
Please note the Apartheid Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Apartheid Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Important message from the supplier
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
All tours are conducted by myself. I am the driver and the guide.
All tours are private tours (family and friend groups)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Simon T.
I am a passionate National Culture and Bushveld Biome Nature Guide based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Focusing on South African Culture and Wildlife Conservation with a keen interest in hiking and other outdoor activities.
$350/ per group
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