Soweto half day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township.

Understand the origins of the township along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street.

This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pickup & Drop offs from any Hotel around Jhb or Pretoria

Bottled water

* Escorted with a Qualified Guide throughout the whole trip

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

Soda/Pop

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

FNB Stadium

Gate B, Soccer City Avenue,, Johannesburg South Africa

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

FNB Stadium

On your way to Soweto you will pass the largest stadium (Soccer City) which hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the stadium has been the centre of historic events. The unique design of the stadium is highly regarded internationally.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Diepkloof Park

Understand the origins of the township of Soweto along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Soweto Half Day Tour (Private)

Hotels | Private Residentials : Pickup around Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas. The guide will meet you at the gate or reception of your hotel.
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
As per number of people : We use different types vehicles depending on the number of people you are booking for.
Pickup included

HALF DAY SOWETO GROUP TOUR

Hotels & Private Residentials
Duration: 4 hours
Mini Bus: We use different types of vehicles depending on the number of people you booked for.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

68 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Stay66094063329,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and value for money. Guide very knowledgeable. Packed a lot into the half day. Picked me and my husband up from hotel on time in a good quality mini van.
AMAZING ace a must do…
kelliewI2486SW,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had ask AMAZING time. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. My your guide Mo was PHENOMENAL!! My favorite part was visiting Kliptown Youth Program (KYP)
Soweto Tour
saquirrc,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
10/10 experience 🔥🔥 highly recommend. Great tour guide, great people everything you can think of. If you ever get to visit South Afirca definitely do this 💯
You don’t want to miss this tour to historic Soweto.
alexandremJ292HF,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour, very detailed on a historical background. And our guide, Collins, was just perfect. I strongly recommend it.
10/10 experience, highly recommend to anyone visiting Johannesburg.
sophieoeyen,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a 10/10 tour! I was joined by Tsholo and Collins who were both extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and accomodating. I would recommend to anyone visiting Johannesburg to get a real feel of the history of the city and life in Soweto.
Strong impressions- new insights
cecilien21,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Banele proved to be very knowledgeable and attentive. The day brought strong impressions. We felt safe and secure and came home with new insights not only about the poverty and politics but also general knowledge about South Africa. Thank you so much!
Highly recommended Soweto tour
wilsontl7,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour. Easy to book and on time. Mo guided us with expert knowledge and shared his own community with us. Mo even took on the role of family photographer
....Deep in the city
Bryan H,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The vestiges of apartheid are very much present, but the Ubuntu spirit of Africa is very much alive. Poverty is real, but so is the community sharing and the care for children. The tour guide, Steven, was great. He knows the area and the people. He was a great guide. Learning about Hector Pieterson and the June 16, 1976 Youth Day Massacre -- visiting museum named for him and the Regina Mundi church -- were the highlight.
A moving experience
silvanamX1051AF,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was a very moving experience for me. Our tour guide Mo, was punctual, professional, very informative and entertaining. Was a wonderful way to tour the country of my birth. Thank you for making it so special.
Feeds the soul, the eyes and the spirit.
Roam24053062353,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Special from start to end. The booking was easy and seamless. Mo (our guide) made sure we were entertained and educated. His guidance came from the heart and his life experience made it all the more special. Highly recommend. I was initially drawn by the consistent 5 star ratings. Now understand why.