17 activities in Johannesburg, South Africa

Uncover the history of the Apartheid era as you spend time at the Apartheid Museum and explore Soweto, an urban area located 15 miles southwest of Johannesburg.


Highlights
- See Soweto´s most important landmarks
- Learn about the history of the Apartheid era
- Visit the famous Apartheid Museum

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg, bordering the city’s mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for “South Western Townships”, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa’s Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in this very township.

On this tour you will discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past a hostel in Diepkloof, the well-known Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Winnie & Nelson Mandela’s former house (entrance fees not included), Desmond Tutu’s House, and enjoy a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

Enjoy a quick stop at a local well-known restaurant, before passing by a shebeen, the Regina Mundi Church, Maponya Shopping Mall, Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square and Eldorado Park.

Afterwards head towards the Apartheid Museum. Once there you will have the opportunity to explore the museum and discover and reflect on the history of the Apartheid era.

Languages
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Garden Court Sandton City
Pick-up at selected hotels only. Please check the list of hotels with pickup in the first stage of making your reservation.
If your hotel is located out of the pick-up area, please go to the above location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 13:00 - 18:00

Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Minimum Age: 2 years old.
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.