Soweto Half

Soweto is a township of the city of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality in Gauteng,South Africa where you will have experience of our dark history South Africa Apartheid museum is a museum that you will have experience what South Africa pass through 20th century. Where you will have opportunity to see Nelson Mandela house, Desmond tutu house in Soweto and you will have experience of walking tour in Vilakazi street in Soweto,only one street in the world that you can see the house of two noble price.

Our tours are run by well experienced and well trained tourist guides who are registered with accredited tourism authority . Our guides are knowledgeable,love working with people and are welcoming.

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations. You have the option of booking a private or group tour, please make the correct selection.

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti -apartheid activists including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township. Understand the origins of the township along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends – Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street. This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.

Enjoy this Half Day Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, where you will get to learn and experience the history of our country. Explore the everyday life and meet the locals. Our tour are conducted by well experienced and knowledgeable tourist guide with 19 years experience in Tourism and hospitality industry. Our guide are well qualified, professional and accredited. In tours with less than 10 people the driver will also be the Tour Guide.We buy and donate a pair of school shoe for kids from disadvantaged area, because we believe on giving back to the community.

A day tour of Soweto township offers you the chance to experience the heart and soul of a busy city within a city. Learn the history culture and the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto. Soweto was created in the 1930s, with Orlando the first township established. In the 1950s, more black people were relocated there from black spots in the inner city- black neighbourhoods which the apartheid government had reserved for whites. Soweto's growth was phenomenal – but unplanned.

Enjoy an orientation of Joburg City with a special visit to Soweto where you'll get to see the Hector Pieterson Museum. Hector Pieterson has become something of an iconic image of the fateful day, mostly due to the photograph published across the globe. Today, June 16 is the National Youth Day to honor Hector Pieterson and the then young people who fought against apartheid rule. A memorial dedicated to one of the fallen heroes not be missed.

Our tours are unique a great experience offered by local guide who lives in Soweto. This tour gives an opportunity to our guest to interact with local people to absorb the culture lifestyle and history of Soweto. Our tours cater for all ages easy also design to meet the needs of different guest.

Soweto is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million. Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.

Soweto is the most visited township in Africa, attracting many international travelers everyday. There is a reason behind. The Township deeply laid its founding roots from a very humble beginning back in 1904. Finally we see Soweto becoming a lovely home to many Africans including our global icons, Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Our Soweto tours depart seven days a week in several times to accommodate all our guests traveling time Above all Soweto is made up of three economical classes i.e the upper class, middle class and lower class which is marked by a stone throwing distance demarcations. A city at its own is a home to everything and everyone, from shopping centres, schools, sports, health institutions, churches, restaurants, music entertainments, pubs or shebeens, street markets and many informal business.

Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics , to the core of Soweto – its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives – working and commuting, celebrating and grieving . See poverty of informal settlement shack and a hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.

Meet by your guide/cultural tourism specialist……. Drive towards Jo’burg city, we make a stop at Mueller stadium; from there we have a perfect bird’s eye view of the skylines and the fascinating story of how and when Jo’burg started in 1886 with a brief history up to the present day. We proceed for our lunch at Oriental Plaza, an Indian shopping complex; this is an opportunity to witness our Indian counterparts and to sample their cuisine. Visit the city centre to get the feel of the city and view important historical buildings such our Diamond Building,National Library, Corner House, Anglo-American,Chamber of Mines etc. We also visit the newly established Maboneng/Arts on Main Precinct www.maboneng.co.za Proceed towards Soweto the biggest township in Africa housing ca. 4 million people.

Entrance fee to Mandela House museum is included. Our Soweto tours are authentic. The tour company is based in Soweto. The owner is born and raised in Soweto. Our guides are from Soweto. Quality service sets us apart from our competitors.

Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represent the hard-fought struggle against Apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to the core of Soweto – its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives – working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of an informal settlement shark and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburb of Diepkloof in Soweto.

This is the simple highlight of Johannesburg and soweto with informative sitings at visit, with this tour you are get to see all at simplified time and sights.

A half day tour of Soweto township offers you the opportunity to experience heart and soul of a busy city within a city. Learn the history culture and the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto. Soweto was created in the 1930s with Orlando the first township established. in the 1950s more black people were relocated there from black sports in the inner-city black neighborhoods which the apartheid government had reserved for whites. Soweto's growth was phenomenal but unplanned.

Experience daily life in Soweto on this guided bike tour. Check out Nelson Mandela's house, learn about the history of Apartheid in South Africa and gain a deeper understanding of this nation's

Soweto is the popular attraction in Johannesburg for both local and International communities. Post 1994 Democratic Elections,Soweto has become the place of frienship,Vibrancy and diversity. You will experience how some communities in Soweto are still in need of development and poverty alleviation and how some communities have turned into smart affluent Suburbs. This tour gives you insight about Soweto’s different faces. Our guided tour will take you through Diepkloof Extension,hostels, Baragwamath hospital and Orlando Towers on our way to Hector Pieterson Museum.At Hector Pieterson museum you learn about Soweto student Uprisings in 1976 and the struggle against inequalities in South Africa. The tour proceed to the popular tourist attraction Vilakazi street where Mandela house is situated. We give you an opportunity to do the tour of this house in order to learn more about the statesman. The flea market in Vilakazi street has African clothing,Artefacts and Curios guests can browse.