Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Start Location: The Vilakazi Espresso (Orlando West, Soweto)

 End Location: Soweto Towers (Orlando East, Soweto) 

Tour Includes:  Local Guide and Lunch.

Guests or Spectators: Only paying guests will be allowed on the experience.

Visit this historical township of Soweto, where political icons lived during Apartheid, fighting against the regime.
Exploring the everyday life, meet the locals, taste local cuisine and get an authentic experience with a Sowetan native guide.

Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum and hear about the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976, which was one the turning point of Apartheid.

Be introduced to the famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945, where he lived until he was imprisoned for 27 years. Have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street.

Continue through Orlando East, the first formal settlement of Soweto and Orlando Stadium, Soweto football giants, the Orlando Pirate and ride a minibus taxi to the last stop at the Orlando Towers.

Listen to the many personal stories about the family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and every one of them and how Soweto has changed today. Enjoy a traditional, local lunch of Kota.

What to Wear *Sunscreen *Comfortable shoes *Hat & sunglasses for sunny days.

• During Summer: *Sweater or rain jacket as it tends to rain unexpectedly. *Hat & sunglasses for sunny days.

• During Winter: Layers with a jacket or jersey as winter mornings starts off cold and usually warms up as the day goes.

What to Bring: *Hand Sanitiser *Camera (remember to always ask people if they are okay with you take their photo before snapping away.) *Extra cash to buy souvenirs from the markets or additional snacks to support our local businesses.