There are several stops along the route and when the trip is complete it becomes clear how each stop ties into the theme of freedom, and how through the sacrifices of many of Soweto’s inhabitants, the struggle against apartheid was won.

Highlights of the Soweto tour

FNB Stadium (known as Soccer City during the 2010 FIFA World Cup), the biggest stadium in Africa, is built in the form of a calabash or a Zulu clay pot. Hop off here to visit the South African Hall of Fame
Diepkloof, a diverse neighbourhood
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, built during the Second World War and the largest hospital in the world
Bara Taxi Rank, the largest taxi rank in Johannesburg
Orlando Towers, a colourful landmark popular for bungee and base jumping and abseiling
Orlando Stadium, the first ever sports facility built for black South Africans in a residential area
Hector Pietersen Memorial in Orlando West
Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world in which two Nobel Prize winners have lived
Kliptown Open Air Museum in Walter Sisulu Square

Extend your 1-day or 2-day hop on, hop off red bus ticket with a live guided tour to Soweto in a minibus taxi plus a FREE walking tour.

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