10 City Tours in Soweto That You Shouldn't Miss

This tour takes you on a Unique experience of Johannesburg. We have qualified guides that will give you an insight into the history of Johannesburg and its more recent reflection on the migrant population of the City of Gold. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to Constitutional Hill where Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and many activists that shaped the course of South African history were imprisoned. This is also the site of the highest Court in the Land is located. We will drive you through Braamfontein and over the Nelson Mandela Bridge to the Central Business District of Johannesburg and explore what makes this thriving city unique. Then we head to Soweto to discover this amazing township which is home to two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and the site of the June 16, Soweto Uprising.

Inclusions: Bottled Water, Snacks and Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities (Optional)

This is an authentic tour. Our tour focuses on places that matter and have made Soweto to be what it is today. Our tour is historical and it is also relaxed.

Inclusions: Beverages, All activities, Local guide, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This is a popular tour that has a combination of a short Johannesburg city tour and a Soweto tour. Soweto is a vibrant city with diverse cultures and plenty of entertainment and rich history. You will learn about and see the iconic heritage sites that have significance of their existence today and get to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, Bottled mineral water, Entrance fees to places of interest, Lunch

Exclusions: All Drinks, Gratuities, Items of personal nature

Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit  to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites: • Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded) • Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street  • Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum • Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense) • Soweto slums/shacks Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy a full packed day in Johannesburg in this exciting tour day from history to culture and then join the lifestyle of Johannesburg's residence as you take a walk in Maboneng. The tour is good for those who want to keep their day busy and really grab the best of the city all in a days' work.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Landing and facility fees

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy an orientation of Joburg City with a special visit to Soweto where you'll get to see the Hector Pieterson Museum. Hector Pieterson has become something of an iconic image of the fateful day, mostly due to the photograph published across the globe. Today, June 16 is the National Youth Day to honor Hector Pieterson and the then young people who fought against apartheid rule. A memorial dedicated to one of the fallen heroes not be missed.

Inclusions: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a tour of Soweto following the trail Sophiatown to Soweto and to freedom - "the South African Tale". Starting in Sophiatown through to Meadowlands , Kliptown and Orlando the famous Vilakazi Street a life captivating history and lifestyle is shared with visitors.This tour is themed "Sophiatown-Soweto and back to Sophiatown.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, unless specified

Start your Sunday tour with a Gospel service at Grace Bible Church Soweto.  Experience a vibrant service in the heart of Soweto together with 7000+ believers. The service runs from 09.00 till 11.00, with beautiful gospel and always an inspiring service. A treat for your soul. After the service we'll have coffee and will start a 3 hour cycling tour. It will give you a brief but good inside into the history and daily life of black's in South Africa. We will visit the mineworkers hostel, see Nelson Mandela's house and hear stories about the struggle by black South Africans against Apartheid.  We also experience 'the better life for all South Africans' after the first free elections in 1994. On any tour your guide might have some surprises on route of course.

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the city center of Johannesburg; whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers irresistibly bring Manhattan Island to mind. Continue towards  Soweto (Johannesburg’s South Western Township) a symbol of the fight for freedom. Finally, we visit the Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century. (Closed Mondays) This tour will begin by discoverying Johannesburg's beauty and wealth by discovering its urban environment. You will then visit the inspiring Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century South Africa. The exhibits are from film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories of Apartheid. Thereafter you will get the opportunity to discover the former south-african president's house, in which you will hear about the Mandela family's history and times spent in Soweto.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks