# Private Guided Soweto Historical Day Tour

> This is a popular tour that takes place in one of the Johannesburg suburbs that played a major role in the Apartheid era - Soweto. Soweto is a vibrant city with diverse cultures and plenty of entertainment and rich history. You will learn about and see the iconic heritage sites that have the significance of their existence today and get to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

## Overview

**Location:** Johannesburg, South Africa
**Duration:** 0 day, 8 hours, 0 min
**Price:** R130 Per Person
**Tour Type:** Private Sightseeing Tour
**Difficulty:** Basic
**Guide Language:** English,French

## Description

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

## What's Included

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

## Cancellation Policy

100% refund when canceling 7 days prior to the tour starting time

## Book This Tour

To book **Private Guided Soweto Historical Day Tour**, visit the link below or contact Kasi Africa Safari directly.

[Book Now](https://kasiafricasafari.co.za/tours/soweto-day-tour/)

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*Source: [Kasi Africa Safari](https://kasiafricasafari.co.za/tours/soweto-day-tour/)*