Half Day Soweto Tour

Half Day Soweto Tour

Soweto is a beautiful township. The oldest and biggest in South Africa. Take this half day tour with Stephenson Adventures to learn about South Africa’s dark past all the way to their triumphant history. You will get to understand that soccer in South Africa is not just a sport but a lifestyle at Soccer City. Walk in the steps of legends, nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street.
Pickups and drop off to hotel around Johannesburg or Pretoria

Visit: Hector Pieterson Museum, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the school students that we shot by the police during the Apartheid

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa

The township of dreams is ready for you. On your way to Soweto you will pass through the largest stadium FNB which hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup. Attributing to the fact that soccer in South Africa is not just a game but a way of life.

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

Homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Drive past Mandela and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu house at Vilakazi street (which is the only street to host two the Nobel peace prize winners).

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: Regina Mundi, 1 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1863 South Africa

Regina Mundi is the largest Roman Catholic Church in Soweto. The Latin 'Reginae Mundi'. means "Queen of the World" and refer to the Virgin Mary. The church forms part of the rich history of Soweto and is the largest Catholic church in South Africa. The church played a major role in the struggle for freedom. During the 1976 student uprisings in Soweto many protesting students fled to Regina Mundi to escape the police bullets and teargas canisters. The police followed the students into the church, firing live ammunition and damaging the marble altar and crucifix. These bullet holes can still be seen today.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

Originally the site of a coal fired power station, the Orlando Towers have become one of the most distinctive landmarks in the neighbourhood of Soweto and the site of the world's first bungee jump between two cooling towers, as well as other thrilling adventure sports such as abseiling and SCAD (suspended catch air device) falling.

Duration: 30 minutes