Pinnacle Places

This tour was designed to take you on a journey illustrating the events and human stories that are part of the epic saga, known as apartheid.

First Attraction
Apartheid Museum
This Museum opened in 2001 and is considered the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas takes the visitor through a dramatic emotional journey that tells a story of a state-sanctioned system based on racial discrimination and the struggle of the majority to overthrow this tyranny.

Second Attraction
Hector Pieterson Memorial Soweto
Situated not far from the spot where 12 year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June 1976 during the Soweto uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government. This site is dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1976 Soweto uprising and celebrates the student’s role in the struggle for freedom.

Third Attraction
Vilakazi Street Soweto
This Street is the only one in the world where two Nobel Laureates have lived, we drive past both of these houses, the first being the Mandela House - Where Nelson Mandela lived on and off between 1946 and 1962. Then the second being the Tutu House – Where Desmond Tutu and his family lived from 1975

Lunch – Vilikazi Street
Choose from a number of restaurants which range from trendy cosmopolitan hotspots to the more traditional. All the restaurants serve a range of local cuisine with prices to match. Please Note: As lunch is at your own expense this stop is optional

Fourth Attraction
Regina Mundi Church Soweto
The largest Catholic Church in South Africa and home to the famous Black Madonna Painting. The Church was known informally as Soweto's parliament during the Apartheid era and played a major part in the 1976 Soweto uprising.

Tour Duration: 7 Hours

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