Johannesburg Soweto

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Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities! Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison – a penniless prospector who first discovered gold here in 1886. Trace Johannesburg’s history from its humble gold-mining beginnings to the pulsing streets of this modern-day African economic giant with a personal tour from Stephenson Adventures. This tour is simply the best way to explore and experience the city of Gold.

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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.

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Why the travelers book this tour because 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 Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives – working and commuting, celebrating and grieving, see the poverty of an informal settlement shack and hostels in contrast with upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto. this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.

On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The 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.

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.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 8 Reviews.

Johannesburg(New York of Africa) in South Africa is the second largest city in Africa, in 2016 there were 4.94 million people living in the City of Johannesburg. Joburg, or Jozi as some prefer to call it, offers visitors an experience as unique and diverse as the city itself. Whether you are on business, in search of a cultural encounter, an adrenaline rush or simply want to relax and unwind for a few days, the city of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more! History. Settlement of Johannesburg began in 1886 when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand by an Australian prospector named George Harrison. The discovery spurred a feverish gold rush as fortune hunters from all over the world descended on the area. Establishment of Soweto and the history of forced removal Soweto uprising 1976

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The 8 hours tours of Johannesburg, apartheid museum and Soweto take you back to the apartheid time. The service and the attention given to my clients. Unforgettable memories, the enthusiasm of our guide it from the pick to the drop off time save time, save money, and more experience.your question are welcome and well answered We are good on this.

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The private full day Johannesburg tour visits iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto, highlighting South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It is an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past while also discovering the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the country’s most prominent cities. Constitutional Hill, Carlton Centre, and the vibrant Newtown Junction are among the highlights of the Johannesburg tour. Travel through Soweto, passing by notable landmarks and historic sites, stopping at an informal settlement and the Hector Pieterson Museum before arriving at the vibrant Vilakazi Street, in which was Nelson Mandela’s home.

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.

We offer unique and fun tours,our guides are registered with tourism authority ,our guides are knowledgeable,experienced,welcoming,happy,smile,professional and our company is reliable.

Johannesburg, known as the “City of Gold,” was shaped by a gold rush and is now a major economic hub in Africa, offering diverse cultures, vibrant nightlife, and unique wildlife experiences. Rich History and Cultural Significance Nestled within the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, Soweto stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people and their unwavering resistance against apartheid. What was once a township marked by adversity has now transformed into a captivating destination that draws tourists from around the world. The allure of Soweto lies not only in its rich historical significance but also in its vibrant culture, authentic experiences, and profound community engagement. Vilakazi Street: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Vilakazi Street stands as a testament to Soweto’s significance in world history, being the only street to have housed two Nobel Prize laureates. The humble abode of Nelson Mandela

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.

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 day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

Johannesburg is the second largest city in africa with eight million population,the city famous for Gold mining,museums and Art galleries. Highlights -The journey to the city of Gold-Johannesburg -Maboneng the street arts District -Constitutional hill and constitutional experience -Soweto township experience -Mandela house and Tutu house experience -Township walking experience (optional) -Long walk to freedom -Apartheid museum experience.

We are a French Guide service provider. Our tours include visiting local schools, participating in traditional weddings and attending church services on top of visiting popular places of interest in and around Johannesburg. The focal point of our tours is to take our visitors to meet local people and to expose them to local culture. Our guides are among the best in the country, they have demonstrated that by winning awards such as "The Lilizela Award for the Best Tourist Guide in the Gauteng province" and "The Best Guide of the Year" for one of the big DMC companies in the country.

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.

The tour will give you an in depth look into South African History and How Democracy was finally achieved for all of our people. Nelson Mandela Foundation. (Week Days Only) Here you get to see the amazing achievements that Nelson Mandela has done for the under privileged and as you stand in his office you can still feel his presence. Drive through down town city to the Apartheid Museum and witnessing the tragic past of the apartheid era. We then drive you past Soccer City where the opening and closing soccer games were held during the 2010 world cup and onto Soweto. Hear you will get the opportunity to be guided on foot through one of the oldest Shanty Town in Soweto called Kliptown to witness just how some people are forced to live and survive. We then stop for lunch and after take a leisurely stroll down Vilakazi Street where Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu lived visiting numerous stalls on the way where you get the chance to buy something typical African to take home.

NB) Please note if Poverty porn is what you looking for this is not the tour for you, we are not the company that showcases poor people or invades people's privacy for our guest's satisfaction. Howeve, what we do is showcase the beauty and what makes South Africa a unique destination. On this excursion, we will be exploring Soweto & Johannesburg. South West Township as known as SOWETO is not only home to two noble piece price winners but also home to over 2 million South Africans. Soweto is where it all started for most black people in South Africa and on this experience we will be covering the past present but most importantly the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole. How this experience we will cover both Johannesburg and Soweto showcasing the key landmarks in the areas and the impact aparthied had on this two cities, the parallels of two cities designed for two different colors of people.

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

We boast of offering a great value for money service by taking our clients to a higher number of attractions than most tour companies and all our attractions are guided by highly qualified tour guides and we even alter our itinerary to suit that one of our clients.