Soweto Tour

An Soweto tour guided by a local resident

Departs Gold Reef City
Soweto tour
Duration 1 day
Available in English

Overview

Hear about 2 of the 20th century’s most famous liberation heroes in the city where they started their legal and political careers. Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement, and Nelson Mandela with his Defiance Campaign.

Included

Included
Soweto tour guided by a local resident
Included
Live guided small group tour
Included
Vilakazi Street & more

Important information

Where do I start my tour ?

City Sightseeing desk, in the lobby of the Gold Reef City Casino, Johannesburg South

Starts

The Soweto tour starts from the office located in the lobby of the Gold Reef City Casino

Does this ticket include a Red Bus Ticket?

This is Soweto Tour only, if you would like to include the Red Bus, have a look at the combo option, 1-Day Bus + Soweto Combo

Operates

Daily departures at 10h15 and 12h15.

Know before you go

This tour does NOT include a red bus ticket. If you would like to upgrade to a Red Bus and Soweto combo - visit 1-Day Bus + Soweto Combo

Not included

* Entrance fee into various attractions

Highlights

More information

2h Soweto Tour Highlights

  • FNB Stadium (known as Soccer City during the 2010 FIFA World Cup), the biggest stadium in Africa, is built in the form of a calabash or a Zulu clay pot. Hop off here to visit the South African Hall of Fame
  • Diepkloof, a diverse neighbourhood
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, built during the Second World War and the 7th largest hospital in the world. The largest in Africa!
  • Bara Taxi Rank, the largest taxi rank in Johannesburg
  • Orlando Towers, a colourful landmark popular for bungee and base jumping and abseiling
  • Orlando Stadium, the first ever sports facility built for black South Africans in a residential area
  • Hector Pietersen Memorial in Orlando West
  • Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world in which two Nobel Prize winners have lived
  • Visit to the Soweto Brewing Company

 

Tour office can be found at:

Inside the lobby of the Gold Reef Casino (change point for the Soweto Tour)

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