Soweto Tour

Our tours are run by well experienced and well trained tourist guides who are registered with accredited tourism authority . Our guides are knowledgeable,love working with people and are welcoming.

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

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.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations. You have the option of booking a private or group tour, please make the correct selection.

Soweto, the trendiest township in South Africa, is truly a lifechanging experience. From the 1950s Soweto became an epicentre of political campaigns aimed at overthrowing the apartheid state, and in 1955 it was the location where 3 000 people came together to adopt the Freedom Charter – which is what the South African Constitution is now based. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career. Hear about 2 of the 20th century’s most famous liberation heroes in the city where they started their legal and political careers. Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement, and Nelson Mandela with his Defiance Campaign.

With this experience you don't only get a knowledgeable guide but you get to eat and drink local meals. You will also ride like we do in our main mode of transport. You get to learn about our attractions such as the Hector Pieterson museum, Mandela family Museum, Orlando Towers,Tutu residence and Winnie Mandela house. You get to taste the first beer created in Soweto. The tour is accommodating everyone is welcome, we don't discriminate in anyway. We will be walking in a safe areas but I will take you to places where tourists cannot find by themselves. With this experience you will become a Sowetan for one day.

Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township. Understand the origins of the township along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends – Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street. This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti -apartheid activists including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

I was born and groomed in Soweto, I've been in other countries and have experienced how other people live. Having me as a guide will give you a better view of Soweto and also will give you a better understanding about how we Sowetans live. One other great platform of learning 1 of the South African language of your choice.

Johannesburg, known as the “City of Gold,” was shaped by a gold rush and is now a major economic hub in Africa, offering diverse cultures, vibrant nightlife, and unique wildlife experiences. Rich History and Cultural Significance Nestled within the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, Soweto stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people and their unwavering resistance against apartheid. What was once a township marked by adversity has now transformed into a captivating destination that draws tourists from around the world. The allure of Soweto lies not only in its rich historical significance but also in its vibrant culture, authentic experiences, and profound community engagement. Vilakazi Street: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Vilakazi Street stands as a testament to Soweto’s significance in world history, being the only street to have housed two Nobel Prize laureates. The humble abode of Nelson Mandela

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics , to the core of Soweto – its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives – working and commuting, celebrating and grieving . See poverty of informal settlement shack and a hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.

We are a French Guide service provider. Our tours include visiting local schools, participating in traditional weddings and attending church services on top of visiting popular places of interest in and around Johannesburg. The focal point of our tours is to take our visitors to meet local people and to expose them to local culture. Our guides are among the best in the country, they have demonstrated that by winning awards such as "The Lilizela Award for the Best Tourist Guide in the Gauteng province" and "The Best Guide of the Year" for one of the big DMC companies in the country.

NB) Please note if Poverty porn is what you looking for this is not the tour for you, we are not the company that showcases poor people or invades people's privacy for our guest's satisfaction. Howeve, what we do is showcase the beauty and what makes South Africa a unique destination. On this excursion, we will be exploring Soweto & Johannesburg. South West Township as known as SOWETO is not only home to two noble piece price winners but also home to over 2 million South Africans. Soweto is where it all started for most black people in South Africa and on this experience we will be covering the past present but most importantly the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole. How this experience we will cover both Johannesburg and Soweto showcasing the key landmarks in the areas and the impact aparthied had on this two cities, the parallels of two cities designed for two different colors of people.

Soweto is the most visited township in Africa, attracting many international travelers everyday. There is a reason behind. The Township deeply laid its founding roots from a very humble beginning back in 1904. Finally we see Soweto becoming a lovely home to many Africans including our global icons, Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Our Soweto tours depart seven days a week in several times to accommodate all our guests traveling time Above all Soweto is made up of three economical classes i.e the upper class, middle class and lower class which is marked by a stone throwing distance demarcations. A city at its own is a home to everything and everyone, from shopping centres, schools, sports, health institutions, churches, restaurants, music entertainments, pubs or shebeens, street markets and many informal business.

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

A half day tour of Soweto township offers you the opportunity to experience heart and soul of a busy city within a city. Learn the history culture and the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto. Soweto was created in the 1930s with Orlando the first township established. in the 1950s more black people were relocated there from black sports in the inner-city black neighborhoods which the apartheid government had reserved for whites. Soweto's growth was phenomenal but unplanned.

The Soweto Night tour is an unforgettable experience and an absolute thrill for those who love the idea of an amazing night out in South Africa’s most famous city. Your MoAfrika Tour guide is a born and bred local from Soweto and knows the city well and takes you to the hotspots of the city. We visit four different nightspots in the vibrant hub of Soweto. Each one has its own distinctive vibe and character and attracts a unique crowd. You get to experience a combo of traditional shebeens and modern bars. To make sure you get into the party spirit, the first drink at every bar is on us!

Hominids Tours, takes pride in the services that we offer and we believe in providing the best, client will have one on one with the guide so they get upfront information. we also try to conserve our environment by providing awareness of our flora and fauna and making sure that biodiversity is enriched, giving the best education about the diverse Culture and experiencing mouth-watering food, making sure that our History is well preserved and tourists get to know the real story about South Africa and Ubuntu.

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