Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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This tour will take you through the most historic places in Africa from the richest city in Africa ''the city of gold'' ''Johannesburg'' to one of the most famous townships Soweto. Johannesburg city is so full of tales to tell from the gold rush of 1886 to the dark era of Apartheid to the democratic South Africa that is rich in cultural diversity. Now the township of Soweto was once home to heroes like Nelson Mandela, Desmond tutu, Winnie Mandela, James Mpanza, Yvonne Chaka Chaka the list is endless. This township really comes alive and it's so rich in African culture and heritage.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note Apartheid Museum doesn’t open on Monday and Tuesday, Hector Petersen Museum doesn’t open on a Monday
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
This National Heritage Site reveals the ills of the Apartheid regime and embraces the new democratic South Africa at the same time. The old part of the prison was demolished to give birth to the Constitution Court that protects our democracy and human rights.
Braamfontein
After spending time at Constitution hill we will drive through Braamfontein and pass through the famous Nelson Mandela bridge. While we proceed into the inner part of Johannesburg city. A tour around the mining district and we get to learn more about the city of gold ''Jozi''
What‘s Included
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Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
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Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to be missed
Lynn O,,Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She knew the area well. Great tour.i highly recommend this, especially if you are short on time.
Emma, our guide, made the whole difference.
Miguel P,,May 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh, my God! What a tour! Our guide, Emma, was amazing! She had a lot of knowledge about the history of South Africa and we spoke about everything. We went to everywhere around the city, but the most memorable experience was when we went to Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum. I recommend this tour wholeheartedly!
Superb way to see some of Johannesburg's highlights in a day
LodeyMart,,Feb 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full day tour with Emmah was just wonderful. Picked up on time and shown around the city by someone who knows it inside out - no better way to learn about a new place. The highlights of central Johannesburg were given time for exploration, then on to Soweto, seeing both the highs and lows of the township. Moving and sobering at times, but never less than an honest experience of the township's people and history - capped by a visit to the Hector Pieterson Museum, to learn about the events of the Soweto uprisings. Challenging at times, but an excellent way to learn about the truth of apartheid and its consequences. Emmah was simply superb - friendly, honest and fun throughout the day - I can't thank her enough.
All around successful
kaj594,,Feb 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmah was amazing. She knows all the most important facts and takes care about her guests. She is very humorous and she does everything to please her guests, even if they want to get street food. It was a great day for us. We felt safe, welcome and admired her patience with us.
Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum and Soweto Guided Full-Day Tour
1VDR Doc493,,Dec 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very informative tour that provides you with a detailed blueprint of the historical atrocities of the black South Africans. The tour guide Letlhogonolo “Lawrence” Mabasa was very friendly, patient, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. Lawrence provided additional tidbits of informative insights for each location associated with the tour. I highly recommend this tour and especially Lawrence as the #1 tour guide for a true authentic experience.
Jo'burg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour Review
Jide T,,Dec 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent especially so with the Tour Guide assigned to me namely Lawrence Mapasa. He was patient, knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. I will recommend him to be assigned to me or friends for any future tour. Areas for improvement: 1, Calls to the company's phone numbers need to be picked as much as possible as most of my calls were not picked up until the last minute. 2, Company's call receivers need to be courtesous. I was not impressed with the response I got from the call center. 3, Information needs to be provided as to the days of the week that museums are opened so customers can decide on days to do tours. Overall, the tour was great considering the servuce provide by Lawrence my special tour guide.
Jo-burg Tour Experience.
C5800ZFjoya,,Dec 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really an interesting and informative experience. She's knowledgeable about the culture of South Africa and also got show me places as a local as well. Emma was very patient and caring as I was a little bit under the weather and made me feel comfortable.
Pretoria Soweto adventure
Inspiration731823,,Nov 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma is a top draw, we had a day to do Soweto, Pretoria and Johannesburg. She hastily drafted our itinerary and what an experience we got. She’s so knowledgeable about everything corner in the township and the way she relates with everyone. Her rapport gives you what you can’t see in the pictures and videos about South Africa. Good job Emma!
Great day with nice people.
AudetR,,Oct 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful day. I've seen a lot of interesting things. But the most important was my guide Emma and her nice student, Barung. She give me a lot of information, and even tough the topics or the situation could be dramatic, it was always with fun. I loved my journey with Emma, Barung and the 2 others guys with us. The most important for is to meet nice people. So thank you very much Emma. Thank you for your time, your open minded and your humour. En français : Merci pour tout. Magnifique journée.
SA heritage day
J1877RKannem,,Sep 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing! Emma was a very well informed and made the tour interesting. We got a good feel of South African heritage
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