Soweto Township Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Soweto, the trendiest township in South Africa, is truly a lifechanging experience. From the 1950s Soweto became an epicentre of political campaigns aimed at overthrowing the apartheid state, and in 1955 it was the location where 3 000 people came together to adopt the Freedom Charter - which is what the South African Constitution is now based.

Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career.

Hear about 2 of the 20th century’s most famous liberation heroes in the city where they started their legal and political careers. Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement, and Nelson Mandela with his Defiance Campaign.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

FNB Stadium

The largest stadium in Africa where Mr Nelson Mandela made his first speech in Johannesburg after his release from prison in 1990 or visit the newest addition to our tour at the South African Hall of Fame located in the stadium, exploring virtual tours, memorabilia and awe-inspiring stories of South African heroes in sports, arts and culture and so much more.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

The biggest public hospital in the Southern hemisphere

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide

Lunch

Entrance fees to attractions

Options

Soweto Township Tour

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sowetoo
Dieter B,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative tour with very good and friendly staff. Time was passing by very quickly. Thanks to all.
veru good Soweto tour
CELOGUIARJ,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I made the 2 hour soweto tour approximately in a pequna van with another 12 tourists and a guide. The tour was quick, dynamic and a very efficient and knowledgeable guide of the place. I am from Brazil
Red bus Tour to Soweto
Trip33992370242,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The red bus tour , with Mogomoetsi, SK and Kagiso, was absolutely entertaining. They kept us informed and energized through out the tour. They shared great insights of each of the historic places and events. Definitely worth going for this tour. We took the 2 hour tour and didnt have time to walk through the market and enjoy something at the various coffee shops. Thus you need more then 2 hours to appreciate and enjoy everything there is to offer in Soweto, Vilakazi Street.
Best part of our trip to Jo'Burg
Trek46736862078,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I feel so blessed and humbled to have had the opportunity to do this tour of Soweto. A huge thank you to our guides Mohomutsi, Kia, Lynda; extremely knowledgeable and professional young men who gave us such a unique and honest insight into Soweto and it's history. Very attentive and thank you for helping my daughter who wasn't feeling well that day.
Tour guys were very...
w4mr7dsycv,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour guys were very helpful and it’s was interesting I love it I recommend everyone to go on a Soweto tour
Well worth a visit
Tracie G,,Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour guides were very informative and knowledgeable. The pick up instructions were clear and easy and they were on time. All the guides were very friendly and happy to answer any questions.
Great Experience
kzeh94,,Mar 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour. It is very informative and provides a different perspective. We added the walking tour and enjoyed it tremendously. Our guide Mpho-p was "funtastic" and showed us areas we would not have seen otherwise.
Super visit to Soweto
Coffer52,,Feb 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super tour, very informative we had plenty of time to visit attractions and even though the weather was poor we all had a great time. Our tour guide was brilliant, funny and full of knowledge about the places we visited. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommended.
Soweto tour
alessandrochiari,,Nov 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with a very brilliant guide! After visiting Joburg with the hop-on hop-off bus we got to the Soweto tour, really recommend.
Great tour guide
oliver500,,Nov 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide with funny and interesting facts! Enjoyed the tour a lot only the weather could have been better 😅 The bus was only have full with visitors from the USA, Argentina, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland.