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Half-Day Soweto Walking Tour: A Cultural and Historical Experience with a Local Guide
Soweto
The guided adventures we provide are special and immersive, facilitated by a native Soweto guide. These excursions present a chance for our visitors to mingle with the locals, allowing them to understand the culture, way of life, and history of Soweto. We tailor our tours to appeal to all age groups and accommodate various guest requirements.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Walter Sisulu Square - One of the significant sights where our guests will learn about the Freedom Charter that was signed in 1955 by the congress of the people for the democratic South Africa of the future. Freedom Square is also known for its buzzing atmosphere and daily fruit and vegetables market.
- Orlando Towers - Popularly known as the (Power park) the Orlando towers are today the tallest landmark of Soweto booth with very tall artwork murals that advertise corporate businesses and depict the daily life of Soweto. Orlando towers are also home to an extreme sport, bungee jumping and free fall.
- Orlando East - Another historic part of Soweto that still has the original first brick homes of the township popularly known as match box houses. Orlando East is also known for its rich soccer heritage with Orlando Pirate as the biggest soccer club in Soweto.
- Hector Pieterson Memorial - Learn about the Soweto uprising a student protest that happened in 1976 when young people of Soweto protested against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction this protest was regarded the beginning off the end of the Apartheid system as South Africa was sanctioned.
- Vilakazi Street - The only street in the world that has 2 Noble peace price winners a house of Nelson Mandela and a house of Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. Vilakazi Street is a 1km long and boost a number of restaurant art & craft market , musicians and traditional dancers a perfect place for a refreshment or shopping something local.
- Soweto Brewing Company - Get an opportunity to taste the local Soweto beer and get a special tour of the brewery.
- 58 Beacon Rd - We will be visiting a local community project in Kliptown called The Shalk that caters for young people and kids in the community, it offers a daycare and afternoon programs for young people and kids. Here, visitors get to interact with kids while learning about positive work being done by the community members.
What's Included
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- Snacks
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
Location
Soweto Hotel & Conference Centre
Union Avenue
Our meeting point will be in front of the hotel entrance, and the guide will be waiting there to welcome the guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.