Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour｜South Africa

Constitutional Hill
We first make our way to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein for a guided tour of this iconic institution. Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. Today, it’s home to the country’s Constitutional Court.

Mandela Bridge and Johannesburg CBD
We cross over the striking Mandela Bridge on our way into Johannesburg CBD. Named in honour of Nelson Mandela, the 284-metre long bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa links two significant business districts. Your guide gives you an orientation tour of Johannesburg, pointing out historic landmarks and buildings.

Apartheid Museum (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
Next stop is the Apartheid Museum. It’s a one-of-its-kind museum that showcases South Africa in the turbulent years of the apartheid era. The museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid through a series of 22 individual exhibitions that take you on an emotional journey from the heart-breaking struggle for freedom and equality to the ultimate climax of the election of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa. You can get something to eat and drink at the Truth Café (own cost).

Soweto
We leave the museum at 14h00 and make our way to Soweto. The afternoon tour covers the important heritage sites in Soweto that commemorate the city’s struggles during the apartheid era, and the popular streets and markets that showcase the vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle of Soweto. At Motsoaledi informal settlement we go on a walk-about and visit a community centre that MoAfrika sponsors (time permitting). Our next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum which was built in honour of the young boy and other school children who died in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. You can walk through the Regina Mundi Church and Nelson Mandela Museum (own cost) as we make our way to the cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and the historic suburb of Orlando West. At the end of a fascinating day, your guide drives you back to your accommodation in Johannesburg.