Soweto Halfday Walking Tour
What to expect
Soweto is an urban settlement or ‘township’ in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million.
Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.
Sights Visited:
*FNB Stadium (Soccer City Stadium)
*Kliptown
*Hector Peterson Museum
*Vilakazi street
*Mandela House *Desmond Tutu’s House
What you’ll need
Camera, comfortable walking shoes, Lunch is included, sunscreen and a hat.
Where we’ll be
Curiocity Backpackers, 302 Fox St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2094
This tour leaves daily at 10am and finishes at 2pm . Booking essential
About your host
Bheki Dube
Dubbed the Minister of Tourism in the Maboneng Precinct, Bheki Dube is the force behind Curiocity Hostels and MainStreetWalks.
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DepartureCuriocity Backpackers
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Departure Time10am
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Return Time2pm
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Includedtransportguide
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Not Includedmealsrefreshments
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Maps
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