Private Tour
LocalPlaces Understanding Soweto Tour
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5 hours
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This is simply the best tour of Soweto, guided by the famous LocalPlaces - Johannesburg Chief Storyteller & Guide, Charlie Moyo. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of Soweto, as well as the history and legacy of apartheid.
Anyone visiting Joburg must certainly visit Soweto at least once. The Southwestern Township has a legendary reputation for the way its people resisted apartheid, especially during the 1976 Youth Uprising. Today Soweto is a mesmerizing, inspiring and somewhat thriving part of Joburg, but still overcoming the all-to-clear legacy of Apartheid.
This tour takes in the captivating Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street where two Nobel Peace Prize winners once lived, the Mandela House Museum, the Regina Mundi Church and Orlando Towers, among others.
While this tour deals with the overwhelming, shocking, and somewhat dispiriting struggle against the injustices of Apartheid, it also leaves you inspired by what the people of Soweto has overcome.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
We visit this incredible museum and memorial that pay tribute and tell the story of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising. When the children of Soweto rose up against 2nd grade education in the Apartheid State. A poignant and moving place that is a must-visit to understand the story of Soweto.
Vilakazi Street
This street is famous for the fact that TWO Nobel Peace Prize recipients lived here: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Today it is a vibey street, lined with restaurants and a great place to stop for a drink or bite.
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the most educational tours we've ever had!
GreggL 12,,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We almost didn't include Johannesburg in our itinerary - but after we received a proposed itinerary from Local Places, we were so impressed that we stayed 3 nights and would have been happy to add another day or two if we had known what a great set of tours they offered. We booked three tours, and the Soweto full-day tour was the best of all the tours with Charlie. Living in Puerto Rico and the USA, we had only a very general knowledge of the impact of Aparthied in South Africa. Unlike many tourist-oriented tour companies where they point out sites with a basic explanation - Local Places presents a 'story-telling' format where you receive the 'full story' with extensive background, historical detail and its impact not just on South Africa, but also the rest of the world. It's often more like a 'master class' than a tour. Sometimes you can be a bit overwhelmed by dates and names you are unfamiliar with (since in the USA we learned almost nothing about South African history in school) - but it soon becomes helpful when cross-referencing other aspects of life that it affected. We arranged for private tours - so Charlie was able to shift focus or length of each location based on our feedback and questions, but I'm sure he's just as flexible with group tours. The only regret was that this tour didn't include the museum - which requires several hours to visit - and unfortunately we left the next day. Both Charlie and our driver were excellent and the restaurant we had lunch at (at our own cost) was one of our favorites of the entire trip. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an indepth tour and understanding of Soweto.
J’burg / Soweto City Tour
HoyaJay,,Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gerald was super informative on the history of J’burg and Soweto. You really felt the history come alive through his stories and the associated site visits. The tour really made us truly appreciate the city, history, and culture. I highly highly recommend.
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