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Contents:   Organised tours | Coach tours - inner city and surrounds | Day trips outside inner city | Train and air charter tours | Cultural and historical tours | Golf tours | Outdoor adventures
  

AVOID turning your holiday into a series of missed destinations. One of the most efficient and safest ways to see the most sights in the least amount of time is with a tour guide who knows the ropes. The following list broadly categorises a variety of tour operators. Many overlap, so make you choose exactly what you want before booking.

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Soweto and Alexandra Tours


Jimmy's Face to Face Tours
This particular tour covers only the eastern suburbs of the township, namely Diepkloof, Orlando, Dube and Pimville. Stops at homes of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Night tours include various shebeens.
Tel: +27 11 331-6109
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Web site: www.face2face.co.za
Address: Budget House, 130 Main Street, Johannesburg

The Rock Soweto
Tours of Soweto, John Vorster Square and Gold Reef City. Walking tours and bus tours, they cater from 10 to 60 in a group.
Tel: +27 11 986-8182
Cell: 082 766-6826 or 082 977 2518
Fax: +27 11 984-0144
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Address: Paradise Shopping Centre, 1987 Vundla Drive, Rockville, Soweto, and Shop 133, Randburg Waterfront, Republic Rd, Randburg

The Soweto Rhubuluza
A corporate tavern crawl through the townships of Soweto which includes corporate branding, local cultural entertainers such as marimba bands, praise poets and cultural dances.
Tel: +27 11 608 2640
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Website: www.simkile.co.za
Address: 31 Galaxy Ave, Lindbro Business Park

Moratiwa Tours
The tour includes visits to Nelson Mandela's home, Freedom Square, Regina Mundi Cathedral, Hector Peterson Memorial and an informal settlement.
Tel: +27 11 869-6629
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Web site: www.moratiwatours.co.za

Vhupi Cruiseliner Tours
Selection of Soweto and Alexandra tours including 'eyewitness' and night-life tours.
Tel: +27 11 936-0411
Cell: 082 633 9469
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Web site: www.vhupo-tours.com


 
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