Things to Do in Soweto
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Hector Pieterson Museum
#1 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 7772 times in trip plans
Museum, History Museum, Family And Kids
8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, South Africa
N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsTake a tour into this significant museum that tells you about the fateful day of Soweto on 16th June 1976. The museum takes you on a historical journey of the youth rebellion that took place against the introduction of Afrikaans as a language of instruction during 1976. According to the history on this very day many scholars and students assembled ...Read more about Hector Pieterson Museum -
Mandela House Museum
#2 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 11458 times in trip plans
Museum, Historical Site, Family And Kids
8115 Orlando West, Soweto 1804, Johannesburg, South Africa
40 ZAR 09:00 am - 04:45 pmDetailsAlso known as Mandela Family Museum, it used to be the residence of former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his family. This little humble house has now been turned into a world-class attraction by the Soweto Heritage Trust for the visitors who are keen to learn about the historical facts and the legacy of this great personalit...Read more about Mandela House Museum -
Vilakazi Street
#3 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 15503 times in trip plans
Walking Area, Leisure, Family And Kids, Streets
Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsVisit the world famous street which used to be the only street to have the residents of two Nobel Prize winners – His Excellence Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Desmond Tutu. It is also the spot where Hector Pieterson was shot dead that lead to the riot on 16th June, 1976. Walk down the street and at the corner you will come across the famous M...Read more about Vilakazi Street -
Soweto Bicycle Tour
#4 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 14759 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Adventure
10823A Pooe Street | Orlando West, Soweto1804, South Africa
350 ZAR 12:01 am - 12:00 amTouring Soweto in a car sounds too cliché! Instead, hire a bicycle to explore the winding streets of the city. Take an exciting guided cycle tour around the township and get a glimpse of Soweto’s different faces. The journey will take you to the Meadowlands, historical landmarks and different communities of the city. You also get to ta...Read more about Soweto Bicycle Tour -
Orlando Towers
#5 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 8963 times in trip plans
Entertainment, Family And Kids, Tower
Chris Hani Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa
60 ZAR 10:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsThis landmark is a must-visit in Soweto. During the Apartheid era, the towers were used by a coal-burning plant to produce electricity for the northern suburban region of Johannesburg. On the other hand, Soweto’s people became the sufferers as they were left to inhale the poisonous smoke emit from these towers. These towers worked till 1998 a...Read more about Orlando Towers -
Wandies Place
#6 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 10926 times in trip plans
Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Family And Kids
618 Makhalemele Street | Dube Village, Soweto, South Africa
N/A 10:00 am - 11:59 pmDetailsIf you haven’t come to Wandies Place, you have missed the true flavor of Soweto. A local restaurant in Dube, housed in a typical four roomed house used to be an illegal Shebeen in 1980’s. After receiving the license in 1990’s, this shabby eat out turned into the trendiest restaurant of Soweto where famous personalities like Virgin...Read more about Wandies Place -
Regina Mundi
#7 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 11246 times in trip plans
Church, Religious Site, Historical Site, Family And Kids
1, 149 Mkhize St, Soweto, Johannnesburg, 1860, South Africa
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amThis largest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa is located right at the center of the city in Rockville, in the neighborhood of Moroka. It was built in 1961 but it opened its doors in 1962. This church has played a prominent role in the history of South Africa by giving shelter to anti-Apartheid groups during the revolt in 1976. Many students an...Read more about Regina Mundi -
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
#8 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 8094 times in trip plans
Village, Family And Kids
991 Bochabela Street, Soweto, Gauteng, 1809
N/A 06:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsPart of Oppenheimer Gardens, the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is a treasured gem and a must-visit for visitors. The village is for the visitors who wish to see the insight of the African cultures and belief combined with modern ideas. This museum-cum-outdoor exhibition houses some beautifully crafted sculptures and buildings that depict the art, cu...Read more about Credo Mutwa Cultural Village -
Oppenheimer Gardens
#9 of 9 Things to do in Soweto | Added 7665 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Garden, Family And Kids
991 Majoeng Street (Corner of Ntsane Street) Soweto, Johannesburg
N/A 06:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsLocated right in the middle of the city, this beautiful park offers a fascinating and relaxed ambience to enjoy some ‘self’ time. Covering several hectares of land along with Credo Mutwa Cultural village and Oppenheimer tower, this beautiful park has many indigenous plants and trees that are used by traditional herbalists to make medici...Read more about Oppenheimer Gardens
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