Constitutional Court of South Africa

After collecting you from your hotel or residence in Johannesburg, your guide will give you a quick pre departure tour briefing before departing to Soweto (South Western Township). On your way to Soweto you pass by the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. You enter the Diepkloof area, where you will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything. In Orlando West you visit Vilakazi Street - drive past the former home of Nelson Mandela and past the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will have an opportunity to read about the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976. On that tragic day an innocent little boy called Hector Pieterson gave up his life and kick-started the liberation of South Africa. During this tour you will pass by the Mandela House. A visit into the museum is optional. You continue your tour driving into one of the shanty towns where you get to interact with some of the locals. By now you will have seen the good, the bad and the ugly facets of Soweto. You drive past the Soweto Campus of the Johannesburg University and end your tour with a stop at the largest hospital in the world: Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. After Lunch on your own account, you will arrive at the world famous Apartheid Museum. Here you will learn about the history and struggle of South Africa during apartheid. Once you are done with the Apartheid Museum, you head into Johannesburg City and start with the view of the impressive 269 metre Telkom Tower, as seen on many postcards of Johannesburg. You then enter the inspiring Constitution Hill – and Court (when not in session) Political activists like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were once held here. During a tour inside you will learn about some of the legal history of Johannesburg. On your way to Newtown you pass by the longest southern African bridge, named Nelson Mandela bridge. At Mary Fitzgerald Square you can walk on the Jazz Walk of Fame. In short, this tour offers you a unique Johannesburg experience at an affordable rate.

Begin your full-day tour of Johannesburg with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel. Then, hop aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and set out to discover the City of Gold. The first stop on the tour is the Old Fort on Constitution Hill. Built by President Paul Kruger in 1983, the fort is just seven years older than the city itself and served as a prison in the early 1900s. Here you'll also get to see the Constitutional Court, a substantially more modern structure inaugurated on March 21, 2004, South Africa's Human Rights Day. From here, your tour continues to the old Johannesburg CBD. See historic buildings and landmarks, providing a glimpse into the city's past architectural grandeur as well as its story of growth and development. Then, visit the Apartheid Museum and learn about the rise and fall of apartheid, South Africa's racial segregation system that remained in force until the early 1990s. Spend two hours exploring the museum, embarking on a journey through the country's history, from the dark days of oppression to a time of healing founded on the principles of democracy. Discover what life under apartheid was like, learn about political executions, the significance of June 16, 1976, Nelson Mandela's release from prison and his election as South Africa's first black president, and more. After you visit the museum, your tour continues with lunch, where you'll get the opportunity to sample some local fare at a Soweto eatery (cost not included), before embarking on a tour of Soweto. See the colorful Soweto Towers and pass by Mandela House, the home of the iconic anti-apartheid activist and former president Nelson Mandela between 1946 and 1962, as well as the Tutu House, the former home of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Finally, visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, a museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1976 Soweto uprisings, before being taken back to your hotel, where your tour comes to an end.

We pick you up at your Location. During your trip the guide a third generation South African will tell you many stories relating to the areas visited and South African history. Our first stop is Soweto approximately 30 minutes from Johannesburg. Our stop is in Vilakazi street where we visit Nelson Mandela's home that has been converted into a museum. In the same street is Bishop Desmond Tutu's house as well. This is a private residence now so we just drive past for interest sake. A quick drive through Soweto gives you an idea of how things have changed for the better in the township. Our next stop is the Apartheid museum but along the route we also show you the world cup soccer stadium where the final was played in 2010. The Apartheid museum is arguably the most visited museum in South Africa, a 2 to 3 hour visit is required. Next is our new constitutional court and the prison that MR. Mandela and Ghandi spent time in.

Uncover South Africa's Soul Immerse yourself in a day of profound exploration as you journey through the heart of South Africa's history and culture. Our full-day tour transforms your experience by combining the stark realities of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum with the vibrant spirit of Soweto. A Journey Through Time: The Apartheid Museum Prepare to be moved as you step into the Apartheid Museum, a powerful testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This immersive experience brings the past to life through thought-provoking exhibits, personal stories, and multimedia displays. From the rise of apartheid to its eventual downfall, you will gain a deep understanding of a nation's struggles and triumphs. Soweto: The Rhythm of a Nation After confronting the past, embrace the present as you venture into Soweto, the beating heart of South Africa. This vibrant township is a living testament to resilience and hope. Explore iconic landmarks like Mandela House, where the legacy of the nation's first black president continues to inspire. Experience the warmth of the community, savour authentic cuisine, and witness the uplifting spirit that defines Soweto. Why Choose Our Tour? Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable guides bring history to life with their passion and insights. Intimate Experience: Enjoy a personalized tour in a small group setting. Authentic Encounters: Interact with local communities and better understand South African culture. Comprehensive Itinerary: Cover the essential highlights of the Apartheid Museum and Soweto. Comfortable Transportation: Relax and enjoy the journey with our modern vehicles. Book your tour today and embark on a life-changing adventure.

From the pick up point, our first stop will be the Old jail and also have an option to visit the constitutional court of the country. You will learn and have a clear picture on how people were treated differently according to their colour and race in this jail. The jail was divided into separate sections, one for the whites and the other one for the Blacks. We will also drive through Braamfontein and over the Nelson Mandela Bridge to see a bit of downtown. Along the way, you will see the big piles of sand from the gold mines. Our next stop will be Soweto. This is a historical township. It was the home to a number of activists during the times of apartheid. Here you will learn about the culture, heritage, history and local food.

Johannesburg (colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, Jo'burg or "The City of Gold") is the most populous city in South Africa with 4,803,262 people, and is classified as a megacity;it is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world.It is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa.Johannesburg is the seat of the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa.Most of the major South African companies and banks have their head offices in Johannesburg. separate city from the late 1970s until 1994, Soweto is now part of the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area. An acronym for "South-Western Townships", Soweto was organised initially as a collection of nondescript settlements on the outskirts of the city, populated mostly by African labourers working in the gold mining industry. Soweto, although eventually incorporated into Johannesburg, had been explicitly separated as a residential area for blacks only—no whites allowed—who were not permitted to live in other "white-designated" areas of Johannesburg. Another region,

Gold Reef City is an amusement park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Located on an old gold mine which closed in 1971, the park is themed around the gold rush that started in 1886 on the Witwatersrand, the buildings on the park are designed to mimic the same period. Depend on the pick location ,but will take you to the most lavish square milles in africa which is Sandton as we drive pass both the former father of our nation houses in Houghton as we our way to St john college one of the prestigouis school in the country ,the will be passing the constitutional court of south africa and the fisrt Prison of the city of johannesburg the Old Fort where Mandela was the fisrt Black Prissoner to be jailed there as we continued our journey passing the Braamfontein area as we approach the famous Mandela bridge to make our way to down town johanesburg passing by Ghandi Square then drive to Apartheid Museum then will be finishing our tour in soweto .