Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

Activity Description

Currently only available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Due to Apartheid Museum opening days)

The Ultimate Johannesburg Tour takes you to iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto; showcasing South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It’s an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past and discover the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the most prominent cities in the country.

Highlights of the Johannesburg tour includes Constitutional Hill the Apartheid Museum and the vibrant Newtown Junction.

In Soweto, we journey past striking landmarks and historic sites, visit an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum and ends in the vibrant Vilakazi Street which was home of the great Nelson Mandela.

Highlights
Johannesburg
Constitutional Hill, Mandela Bridge, Newtown Precinct and the Apartheid Museum (closed on Mondays & Tuesday)
Soweto
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and taxi rank, Motsoaledi informal settlement, Regina Mundi Church, Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, Mandela House Museum, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers

Arrangements

Duration4 hours

WhenCurrently only available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Due to Apartheid Museum opening days)

WhereJHB/PTA - Pilanesberg

WeatherNot Applicable

What to WearNot Applicable

Things to Bring Not Applicable

Guests or SpectatorsDepart from Johannesburg Day 1 - Soweto Currently only available on Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Due to Apartheid Museum opening days) Constitutional Hill We first make our way to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein for a guided tour of this iconic institution. Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. Today, it’s home to the country’s Constitutional Court. Mandela Bridge and Johannesburg CBD We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way into Johannesburg CBD. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the 284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa links two significant business districts. Your guide gives you an orientation tour of Johannesburg, pointing out historic landmarks and buildings. Apartheid Museum Next stop is the Apartheid Museum. It’s a one-of-its-kind museum that showcases South Africa in the turbulent years of the apartheid era. The museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid through a series of 22 individual exhibitions that take you on an emotional journey from the heartbreaking struggle for freedom and equality to the ultimate climax of the election of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa. It’s mid-day by the time we visit the Apartheid Museum. You can get something to eat and drink at the Truth Café (own cost). Soweto We leave the museum at about 14h00 and make our way to Soweto, driving past famous landmarks such as the FNB Soccer Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital and the massive Soweto Towers. The afternoon tour covers the important heritage sites in Soweto that commemorate the city’s struggles during the apartheid era, and the popular streets and markets that showcase the vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle of Soweto. Our first stop is at Motsoaledi informal settlement, where we go on a walk-about and visit a community centre that MoAfrika sponsors (time permitting). Our next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum which was built in honor of the young boy and other school children who died in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. You also have the option of walking through the Regina Mundi Church and Nelson Mandela Museum (own cost) as we make our way to the cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and the historic suburb of Orlando West. At the end of a fascinating day, your guide drives you back to your accommodation in Johannesburg. Departure Johannesburg

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years

Minimum Height0.0 m

Maximum Height0.0 m

Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement

Maximum Weight0.0 kg

CertificationNot Applicable

Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Collection and drop off from any address in Johannesburg
Transfer in air-conditioned tour vehicle with Wi-Fi
English-speaking guide
Constitutional Hill, Apartheid Museum and Hector Pieterson Museum entrance fee
Informal settlement walk

Exclusions

Lunch for own account
Personal purchases

Notes

Currently only available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Due to Apartheid Museum opening days)

Group tours

MoAfrika Tours and its service providers offer cost-effective group tours and transfers ranging from 2 – 12 persons per vehicle, please do inform us if you would prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).

Collection / Drop off

Collection from any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg between 08:00am – 09:30am.

Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 17h00.

Please note

If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of your travels, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00.

The Apartheid Museum is currently closed on a Monday and Tuesday due to COVID 19 regulations.