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Free tour

Free tour of the history and lifestyle of Soweto

4.84
Excellent (73 ratings)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Registered on 24 September 2023
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I'm a professional guide from Soweto and passionate about tourism, helping people discover the beauty of my city also giving back to my community. I have been lucky to travel to different cities in the world.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

A half-day tour of Soweto township offers you the chance to experience the heart and soul of a busy city within a city.
Learn about the history, culture and lifestyle of Soweto.
1. We met at the Soweto Hotel located at the national heritage site known as Walter Sisulu Square with dedication to learn about the signing of the freedom charter.
2. We took a walk around the community of Kliptown, a deprived area of ​​Soweto and also visited a local project to interact with the children.
3. We visited the Orlando Towers, one of the tallest monuments in Soweto formerly used for coal-fired power. The station now hosts adventure sports such as bungee jumping, straitjacket bungee jumping, paintball, free fall and rock climbing.
4. We visited the Héctor Pieteson Memorial. The Hector Peterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West Soweto, it tells the story of the 1976 student protest.
5. Mandela's house and Bishop Tutu's house are located on a 1 km long street known as Vilakazi, popular for housing two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
6. We visited the Soweto brewing company, founded in 2012 , which was created with the vision of bringing the success of local brewing to a township environment.
7. The tour will end at Vilakazi Street with the option to have lunch at some of the local and authentic restaurants.

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Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Union Ave, Kliptown, Soweto, 1808, South Africa
It will be facing Union Avenue from the Soweto Hotel Conference Centre. With a cap that has a Guruwalk sign on it.
1
Outside visit
Freedom Square
Learn about the Freedom Charter that was sign in 1955. We also visit the local market to show how local people trade.
2
Outside visit
Soweto Hotel & Conference Centre
Meeting point at Soweto hotel. Meet the guide outside the hotel or wait at the hotel lobby if you arrive early.
3
Outside visit
SOWETO TOWERS
Soweto towers is a decommissioned coal fire power station in Soweto. The power station was commissioned at the end of the second world war and sevrd Johannesburg for over 50years
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.84
Excellent (73 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.90
Fun
4.86
Expression
4.85
Quality
4.86
Route
4.93

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.

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