Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour

5.00

5.0(11 reviews)

Private Tour

8 hours

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This is the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century history. Showcasing the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how SA is coming to terms with its oppressive past. Working towards a future.This birth place of South African democracy and struggle , South Africa’s. Home to two Nobel Peace prize winners. Soweto is the melting pot of South African urban culture with a constant evolving fashion, food, lifestyle and entertainment.This is a Township filled with Historic landmarks. This is the place where apartheid history is still revolutionized.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Here you learn about the different apartheid systems as well as world war South African have been through including the Soweto uprising , separation between backs and whites and how apartheid was achieved

3 hours • Admission Included

Orlando Towers

We drive past what was once a site of a coal fired power station, this is the site of the world's first bungee jump between two cooling towers.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Pickup points

Garden Court Sandton City

Cnr West and Maude Street Johannesburg South Africa

O.R. Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg South Africa

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The Soweto experience
emanuelasG4712WK,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! The combo combines two places of great interest, plus a tour of other streets in the neighborhood. It is a great way to appreciate history, culture, and the vibrant life of Soweto. My guide Shaun was truly great.
From Germany to SouthAfrica!!
IanInnocent,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The attention to detail, the well organised trip and the overall experience were very worth it. I would highly recommend!!
Awesome
KBG1963Loops,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We skipped Soweto but did Apartheid Museum and downtown JoBurg art created by by local artists-Beautiful murals with deep meaning. We then went to Marble for lunch and Rosebank Arts Market for beautiful South African Carvings and crafts. Shawn customized our day trip for us and was the perfect driver- knowledgeable, knew the city well, and safe driver - would totally recommend this company and driver for transport around JoBurg in the future.
Great communication and well organised
happygolucky93,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a recommendation from the Tourist Information centre, I booked a day of safari for two to Pilanesberg in Johannesburg. An excellent day, with great communication from start to finish. Shaun sent us the quotes by text and we agreed the date by phone. The driver arriver promptly and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He took us on a scenic route for the safari, using a different route back so we saw more of the area. Our safari was brilliant, helped that the group was very good at spotting animals in their natural environment. Apart from the lion, we saw the BIG five and much more. Lunch choices were acceptable. We had the chance to stop at the dam on the way back. Big bonus was to see a giraffe by the roadside when we stopped to take a sunset photo! Thank you a wonderful day, Shaun and team.
Educational
roteas,Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As a solo Traveller in Soweto, I think i felt highly confident, thanks to Shaun...wow what a lovely experience, the people are so friendly and welcoming, but what I loved most was the information and the rich history about the place. Thank you so much sociolite tours.
Best experience of my life
I9216OMlarac,Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I got to learn alot the tour guide was very helpful and friendly he definitely knows his stuff we even had lunch with him i recommend that you try Socioolite Travel and Tours thier service is amazing..
Authentic South African Experience
RandyNtshangule,Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you want an authentic experience of South Africa, book with Socioolite. The guide was well informed, reliable and well spoken.
A day in Joburg
P9044NXlisal,Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience: we were picked up in the morning and we visited places we couldn't have gone alone. We spent with our guide all day long, but it was a pleasure he was very interesting and share all he knows , we also ate together Always felt safe with our guide, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended.
Combo tour with Shaun
Adventure40851396897,Oct 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience. The ONLY way to see all the major sites. We were on a tight schedule and wanted to see all the major sights in and around J’berg and wanted to briefly see Pretoria. All other agencies said this was not possible in one day. However after going to the tourist info point on Nelson Mandela square we were contacted by this company. We were picked up promptly the next morning by Shaun in a great comfortable SUV. Shaun was extremely knowledgeable and he took us to all the major sights in jberg along with Soweto and even managed to take us all the way to Pretoria in rush hour. He never rushed us, in fact he offered more time to us than originally agreed. He even stopped of at an the Vortrekker monument without our knowledge, offering spectacular panoramic views over Pretoria. Always felt safe with him even in the slightly ‘dodgy’ areas of jberg, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended. He even went to the trouble of posting my sunglasses on to the western cape when I left them in his car by accident. Superb. Thank you Demjan
Enjoyed my tour
Wander615108,Oct 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The knowledge of the tour guide, he was helpful and great at delivering the information. We drove around Soweto and learned so much about the culture and history of South Africa.

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour

5.00

5.0(11 reviews)

Private Tour

8 hours

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 16 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

3 hours • Admission Included

Orlando Towers

We drive past what was once a site of a coal fired power station, this is the site of the world's first bungee jump between two cooling towers.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Pickup points

Garden Court Sandton City

Cnr West and Maude Street Johannesburg South Africa

O.R. Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg South Africa

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The Soweto experience
emanuelasG4712WK,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! The combo combines two places of great interest, plus a tour of other streets in the neighborhood. It is a great way to appreciate history, culture, and the vibrant life of Soweto. My guide Shaun was truly great.
From Germany to SouthAfrica!!
IanInnocent,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The attention to detail, the well organised trip and the overall experience were very worth it. I would highly recommend!!
Awesome
KBG1963Loops,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We skipped Soweto but did Apartheid Museum and downtown JoBurg art created by by local artists-Beautiful murals with deep meaning. We then went to Marble for lunch and Rosebank Arts Market for beautiful South African Carvings and crafts. Shawn customized our day trip for us and was the perfect driver- knowledgeable, knew the city well, and safe driver - would totally recommend this company and driver for transport around JoBurg in the future.
Great communication and well organised
happygolucky93,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a recommendation from the Tourist Information centre, I booked a day of safari for two to Pilanesberg in Johannesburg. An excellent day, with great communication from start to finish. Shaun sent us the quotes by text and we agreed the date by phone. The driver arriver promptly and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He took us on a scenic route for the safari, using a different route back so we saw more of the area. Our safari was brilliant, helped that the group was very good at spotting animals in their natural environment. Apart from the lion, we saw the BIG five and much more. Lunch choices were acceptable. We had the chance to stop at the dam on the way back. Big bonus was to see a giraffe by the roadside when we stopped to take a sunset photo! Thank you a wonderful day, Shaun and team.
Educational
roteas,Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As a solo Traveller in Soweto, I think i felt highly confident, thanks to Shaun...wow what a lovely experience, the people are so friendly and welcoming, but what I loved most was the information and the rich history about the place. Thank you so much sociolite tours.
Best experience of my life
I9216OMlarac,Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I got to learn alot the tour guide was very helpful and friendly he definitely knows his stuff we even had lunch with him i recommend that you try Socioolite Travel and Tours thier service is amazing..
Authentic South African Experience
RandyNtshangule,Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you want an authentic experience of South Africa, book with Socioolite. The guide was well informed, reliable and well spoken.
A day in Joburg
P9044NXlisal,Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience: we were picked up in the morning and we visited places we couldn't have gone alone. We spent with our guide all day long, but it was a pleasure he was very interesting and share all he knows , we also ate together Always felt safe with our guide, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended.
Combo tour with Shaun
Adventure40851396897,Oct 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience. The ONLY way to see all the major sites. We were on a tight schedule and wanted to see all the major sights in and around J’berg and wanted to briefly see Pretoria. All other agencies said this was not possible in one day. However after going to the tourist info point on Nelson Mandela square we were contacted by this company. We were picked up promptly the next morning by Shaun in a great comfortable SUV. Shaun was extremely knowledgeable and he took us to all the major sights in jberg along with Soweto and even managed to take us all the way to Pretoria in rush hour. He never rushed us, in fact he offered more time to us than originally agreed. He even stopped of at an the Vortrekker monument without our knowledge, offering spectacular panoramic views over Pretoria. Always felt safe with him even in the slightly ‘dodgy’ areas of jberg, his driving was excellent and very hospitable. This is highly recommended. He even went to the trouble of posting my sunglasses on to the western cape when I left them in his car by accident. Superb. Thank you Demjan
Enjoyed my tour
Wander615108,Oct 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The knowledge of the tour guide, he was helpful and great at delivering the information. We drove around Soweto and learned so much about the culture and history of South Africa.