Private Tour

Soweto and Joburg Half Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Constitutional hill guided tour and Mandela house museum

Air-conditioned vehicle

Soda/Pop

Lunch

Public transportation

Alcoholic Beverages

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Soweto and Joburg Half Day Tour

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience. An awesome tour guide
darrenpQ2488UZ,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I 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
5.00
Excellent 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
5.00
Pastor 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
5.00
KG 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
5.00
Pastor 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
5.00
Our guide was very Informative and professional. We learned a lot about the area and Nelson Mandela. We felt safe the entire time.