Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch in Johannesburg
by One Day Africa
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This cultural walking tour in Johannesburg focuses on Soweto's role in the fight against apartheid. It starts at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, where the guide explains the 1976 Soweto Uprising and its importance. The group then walks down Moema Street, following the route of the youth march during the uprising and hearing about the shootings and living conditions of that time. Next, the tour continues along Vilakazi Street, known for being home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. Visitors spend about 20 minutes inside Nelson Mandela’s former house, learning about his early life before imprisonment (entrance fee not included). The tour also includes a visit to Desmond Tutu’s house, highlighting his role in opposing apartheid through his religious leadership. After these visits, there is a lunch break at a local eatery. Following lunch, participants travel by minibus taxi to Orlando East, experiencing local transport firsthand. The tour ends at the Orlando Towers and the Nomzamo Park informal settlement, where visitors see the first formal township houses and gain insight into daily life in Soweto. The entire tour lasts about four hours and includes bottled water and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The tour begins at this museum where the 1976 Soweto Uprising is explained, focusing on the role of student protests in challenging apartheid.
30 min
Moema Street Walk
Walking the same path taken by the youth during the uprising, the guide shares details about the shootings, living conditions, and the consequences of the events.
20 min
Vilakazi Street
This well-known street in Johannesburg features homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners and is a key site in Soweto's history.
10 min
Mandela House
A 20-minute visit inside Nelson Mandela’s former residence where he lived before his 27-year imprisonment, learning about his life and family.
20 min
Desmond Tutu’s House
A short stop at the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who opposed apartheid through his religious work and also won a Nobel Peace Prize.
10 min
Nomzamo Park Informal Settlement
Visit this area to observe the first formal houses that shaped the Soweto township and understand local living conditions.
30 min
Orlando Towers
This is the last stop where participants can take photos and enjoy a traditional lunch, marking the end of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
End point
Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch in Johannesburg
by One Day Africa
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R1,400Overview
This cultural walking tour in Johannesburg focuses on Soweto's role in the fight against apartheid. It starts at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, where the guide explains the 1976 Soweto Uprising and its importance. The group then walks down Moema Street, following the route of the youth march during the uprising and hearing about the shootings and living conditions of that time. Next, the tour continues along Vilakazi Street, known for being home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. Visitors spend about 20 minutes inside Nelson Mandela’s former house, learning about his early life before imprisonment (entrance fee not included). The tour also includes a visit to Desmond Tutu’s house, highlighting his role in opposing apartheid through his religious leadership. After these visits, there is a lunch break at a local eatery. Following lunch, participants travel by minibus taxi to Orlando East, experiencing local transport firsthand. The tour ends at the Orlando Towers and the Nomzamo Park informal settlement, where visitors see the first formal township houses and gain insight into daily life in Soweto. The entire tour lasts about four hours and includes bottled water and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The tour begins at this museum where the 1976 Soweto Uprising is explained, focusing on the role of student protests in challenging apartheid.
30 min
Moema Street Walk
Walking the same path taken by the youth during the uprising, the guide shares details about the shootings, living conditions, and the consequences of the events.
20 min
Vilakazi Street
This well-known street in Johannesburg features homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners and is a key site in Soweto's history.
10 min
Mandela House
A 20-minute visit inside Nelson Mandela’s former residence where he lived before his 27-year imprisonment, learning about his life and family.
20 min
Desmond Tutu’s House
A short stop at the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who opposed apartheid through his religious work and also won a Nobel Peace Prize.
10 min
Nomzamo Park Informal Settlement
Visit this area to observe the first formal houses that shaped the Soweto township and understand local living conditions.
30 min
Orlando Towers
This is the last stop where participants can take photos and enjoy a traditional lunch, marking the end of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
End point
Our Local guide will you at the Vilakazi Espresso
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.