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Apartheid History: Explore Johannesburg's Legacy
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Johannesburg
Explore Johannesburg and Pretoria’s rich history, from Apartheid struggles to vibrant cultures, on a full-day guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks and diverse communities.
Explore Johannesburg and Pretoria’s rich history, from Apartheid struggles to vibrant cultures, on a full-day guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks and diverse communities.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Voortrekker Monument - The granite structure is located on hilltop; and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekker who left Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. It was designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk
the Voortrekker monument was declared a National Heritage Site by South African Heritage Resource Agency - Kruger House Museum - Kruger House…
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Voortrekker Monument - The granite structure is located on hilltop; and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekker who left Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. It was designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk
the Voortrekker monument was declared a National Heritage Site by South African Heritage Resource Agency -
Kruger House Museum - Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger,
It was built in 1884by Tom Claridge and Charles Clark - Union Buildings - Government administration
- Church Square - City center, market place, interesting colonial British & Dutch architecture
- Mandela House - The Nelson Mandela Museum; commonly referred as Mandela House Museum , is the house on Vilakazi street , Orlando West, Soweto South Africa, where Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Peterson Museum is a large museum locate in Orlando west Soweto, South Africa two blocks away from where Hector Peterson was shot and killed by Apartheid police sites of 1976 uprisings
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Johannesburg - Drive trough downtown of Johannesburg, muti shop in Johannesburg,
Newtown, Suburbs of Johannesburg
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-person guide: English, French
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-person guide: English, French
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Travelers are encouraged to book this tour as it offers insights into:
- The fight against Apartheid
- The harrowing tale of the June 16, 1976 uprising
- The spirit of resistance
- The challenges faced in informal settlements
- The lively “City of Gold,” showcasing a blend of cultures and peaceful neighborhoods
- Jacaranda City, known for its scenic garden suburbs and embassies
Travelers are encouraged to book this tour as it offers insights into:
- The fight against Apartheid
- The harrowing tale of the June 16, 1976 uprising
- The spirit of resistance
- The challenges faced in informal settlements
- The lively “City of Gold,” showcasing a blend of cultures and peaceful neighborhoods
- Jacaranda City, known for its scenic garden suburbs and embassies
Location
Constitution Hill Parking Entrance
Joubert Street
At Reception Entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Peterey5575cj
Jul 13, 2025
Great way to experience South Africa in one day - This tour offers a brief multi-dimensional experience of South African history, culture and political situation, all in one day, which is what we were looking for having only a couple of days to spend in Johannesburg.
You get to experience the journey of the original inhabitants as well as migrants like the Afrikaans, the different governments, the most famous South Africans like Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and presidents, and the homes of the rich, middle class end the poorest residents close up.
Our guide Joshua was engaging and shared a wealth of knowledge with us.
One reason for choosing this particular tour among so many others was that it includes both Pretoria, Soweto and downtown Johannesburg which is essential to get the full picture, and importantly it excludes the Appartheid Museum.
During a packed full day tour, we recommend NOT making the Appartheid Museum one of the stops. You will need much more time to experience everything there by yourself, including all the great permanent and temporary exhibitions. We went there by ourselves the day before using Bolt, which was very easy, convenient and cheap. They recommend a 1 hour or 2 hour tour through the museum. We ended up spending half a day, and there was still more there to explore.
We highly recommend this tour and our guide Joshua.
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