Day Trip - Soweto and Wandies Tour
Categories: Culinary / Cultural / Heritage / Landmark / Sightseeing / Township
Soweto may sound like an African name, but the word was originally an acronym for "South Western Townships", a product of segregationist planning. This tour gives you the opportunity to gain a new ... [continued]
At a Glance
Tour Description
Soweto may sound like an African name, but the word was originally an acronym for "South Western Townships", a product of segregationist planning.
This tour gives you the opportunity to gain a new perspective and personal insight into the largest Black city in Africa. Soweto is synonymous with the struggle for freedom in South Africa and is a vibrant, culturally rich township situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Within Soweto you will see the Hector Petersen Memorial, Regina Mundi Church, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Mandela House, Freedom Square
Lunch is at Wandies - a cross between a tavern and a restaurant, where you will be offered traditional local food. The tour is conducted by a specialist Soweto resident and guide.
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tour highlights
Go into the recently reopened Mandela House Museum
View the Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital from nearby Taxi Rank
View life in an informal settlement (squatter camp)
Freedom Square
Drive over the Nelson Mandela Bridge
Hector Petersen Memorial
Lunch at Wandies
Regina Mundi Church
Stop at a taxi rank for a walk about
Vilakazi Street
travellers' reviews
"We had a wonderful day in Johannesburg and SOWETO. Very exciti..."
- Mette Ludvigsen, Denmark
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Package includes:
• Full Day includes lunch
• Entrances
• Transportation
Package excludes:
• Drinks and Gratuities
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