Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Soweto, which stands for South Western Townships, is a large, vibrant township located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. Here are some of the things that make Soweto unique:
Rich history: Soweto played a pivotal role in the fight against apartheid. In 1976, student protests that began in Soweto spread throughout the country and became a major turning point in the struggle for racial equality. Soweto is also home to the Hector Pieterson Museum, which commemorates the 1976 uprising, and the Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived for many years.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Johannesburg
Join this excited tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with an expert and explore the golden city Joburg and learn about the gold rush since 1886 and embark on the journey to experience the largest township in Africa (Soweto) where two noble peace prizes lived on the same street. *We start your tour at 8h00 am at hotel we then visit Houghton state(Mandela residence) *Constitutional hill and constitutional court(guided tour)-1 hour *Mandela bridge *Chancellors house *Main street-Minning street *Soccer city stadium *Three classes of Soweto-upper/middle/lower class *Optional walk at informal settlements(slums) only on guest request *Orlando towers *Vilakazi street-Mandela and Tutu house *Mandela museum experence-30 minutes *Hector Pieterson memorial sites.
Options
Soweto and Joburg Half Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Constitutional hill guided tour and Mandela house museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Public transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
teetaf,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. KG was the perfect guide. She was very knowledgeable about providing the history of the area and how things came to be about today. She let us ask so many questions and took us around the city for a great tour. Though it was raining, the information was still really interesting and kept us engaged. Going to Soweto was a completely different experience and we got to walk around the area with a person who lives in the township. We the. Went to the Mendala House which was also very interesting. We never felt unsafe with KG care and it was great that she knew people for us to interact with and get a different experience. Totally worth the money and more. Thank you KG for an amazing day!
Excellent experience. An awesome tour guide
darrenpQ2488UZ,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have book my tour at the last minute and our tour guide was outside or hotel waiting for us for a while. Themba is his name, he is very knowledgeable about Africa and the Soweto area. He was awesome to have as our guide.
Highly recommended. Do it with the Lindela guide.
844amilcars,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with our guide Lindela. Highly recommended if you have little time to get to know Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
Great half day to Soweto and Joberg
LarryB522,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pastor was an excellent guide, giving us great information but not overwhelming. We stopped several times and he asked each time if we wanted to walk or shop a bit. Overall, the length, pacing, and quality were excellent.
Great first day in South Africa
dansP3142TC,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00KG gave us a fantastic introduction into the history of South Africa and more specifically Johannesburg. She guided us through Soweto/Johannesburg (joburg/josie) and shared so much knowledge with us. For our first time to South Africa, this was a great way to start the trip!!
Vital experience of South Africa.
t4tigger,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pastor was the guide for our morning tour which took us to Soweto and Old Downtown Johannesburg. He was very informative and it was very interesting to see these areas firsthand and meet some local people. It felt good to be able to support them also in some small way if you choose to. A highlight was the Mandela House where we were shown around by a local tourism student. The Hector Pietersen memorial was also very moving. We really appreciated the benefit of having a private tour as it could be customised to suit our interests. I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in seeing another side of Johannesburg.
Great Tour! Very Informative.
Elizabeth D,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very Informative and professional. We learned a lot about the area and Nelson Mandela. We felt safe the entire time.
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