Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup.

Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived.

Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square." />
Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup.

Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived.

Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square." />
Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup.

Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived.

Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square." />

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Private Tour of Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum

Johannesburg, South Africa
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This tour starts at your hotel and then we'll head to the city center of Johannesburg.

We will visit Constitution Hill where we will appreciate the Constitutional Court building whose design is unique in the world. This building is built on the site and with the bricks of an old prison where Gandhi and Mandela were imprisoned.

We will visit the Apartheid Museum, known as the "Essence of the Nation". Its walls represent the tragedy, destruction, brutality and the struggle of a people for democracy.

Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup.

Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived.

Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square.

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Stop At: Nelson Mandela Square, Fl 1st Medical Mews Cnr Rivonia Road and 5th Street, Sandton 2196 South Africa

In Nelson Mandela Square, in the financial heart of South Africa, you can take the obligatory photo with this icon of South African history.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng

We will drive through some of the most picturesque and avant-garde suburbs in the country, including the suburb where Nelson Mandela lived.

Then we will go to the center of the city of Johannesburg, where the great deposits of gold were discovered. We will pass by the "Top of Africa", a building famous for being the tallest not only in the country, but in the entire continent of Africa. We will tour the center where the city of Johannesburg began.

Stop At: Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, 11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa towards democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears witness to South Africa's troubled past and today is home to the country's Constitutional Court, which upholds the rights of all citizens.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The Museum opened in 2001 and is recognized as the world's foremost museum dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the core of which is the history of apartheid.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa

Designed as the main association football stadium for the World Cup, the FNB Stadium became the largest stadium in Africa with a capacity of 94,736. The stadium is also known by the nickname "The Gourd" due to its resemblance to the African pot gourd.

It was the site of Nelson Mandela's first speech in Johannesburg after his release from prison in 1990, and was also the venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final, which was contested by the Netherlands and Spain.

Here, they will be able to take a photo from outside the stadium.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

Experience the atmosphere of Soweto by walking down the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners once lived. Haggle at the craft stalls and enjoy your lunch.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mandela House, 8115 Orlando West Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

Mandela House and Vilakazi Street are iconic landmarks on the map of South African history. Immerse yourself in the memory of one of South Africa's greatest wrestling tours by visiting the house where the great South African icon lived. Vilakazi Street was home to 2 winners of the Nobel Peace Prize: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide in Spanish
  • Entry/Admission - Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
  • Entry/Admission - Apartheid Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Mandela House

Exclusions

  • Lunch - Lunch is excluded

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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