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The 10 Best Tours in Soweto, Gauteng
An acronym for South Western Townships, Soweto was dubbed as such in 1963. The area began in the late 19th century as a temporary neighborhood for gold mine workers, then later became a black Johannesburg ghetto with forced apartheid settlement. In 1976, Soweto garnered international headlines with its deadly uprising against Afrikaans-only language education. The Mandela Family Museum and the recently restored Credo Mutwa Village (with its Zulu and Sotho homesteads) are two can't-miss sights.
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1. Constitutional Hill,Johannesburg City and Apartheid Museum with Soweto Day Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Constitutional Hill and get to know about more about where political Prisoners were held during apartheid. Proceed through Johannesburg City passing through Nelson Mandela Bridge. Visit Apartheid Museum and get in detail the history of Apartheid in South Africa before freedom in 1994. Finally head to Soweto the epicenter of Apartheid resistance and see Nelson Mandela House with Hector Pieterson Museum. Also get to know about Freedom Charter and finally Visit Regina Mundi Church which wrote history books for opening its doors to Anti - Apartheid groups and activists.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Julie M
My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.
2. Soweto Township with Cradle of Human Kind Day Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Soweto Township Tour and Cradle of Human Kind is the Perfect time to experience the epicenter of Apartheid History in South Africa and also get to visit the Cradle of Human Kind for a taste of fossils history and origin of Human Kind. If you don't have a lot of time in Johannesburg these will be the perfect tour for you.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Julie M
My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.
3. Private Soweto Tour 5 hours approximately from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide, born and raised in Soweto, for this unforgettable experience. Get personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. Highlights 5-hour tour of Soweto from Johannesburg Visit this famous township with a guide who was born and raised there See the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Learn about the 1976 Soweto Uprising Meet some of the residents of a Soweto shanty town
Inclusions: Driver/guide Local guide Hotel drop-off Hotel pickup, water , snacks , entrance fee to Museums, professional guide , round up transportation
Exclusions: Gratitudes, Soviniar (available for purchase)
Reviewed By LordP428
Fantastic experience lead by a team of knowledgeable passionate team members who manage smaller groups to make your experience that much more special. The animals look well cared for and the facilities unbelievably beautiful. This truly was a very magical experience.
4. Soweto & Apartheid Museum Combo Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By MariePierre999
Nice tour, we visited places I couldn't have gone alone. Shaun is very interesting and share all he knows. Discussing was easy, interesting.
5. Soweto & Johannesburg Private
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to core of Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives- working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of informal settlement shack and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto.
Inclusions: Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By hwallace4
This was an excellent experience - my guide Joseph was kind and helpful. I was travelling solo and he picked me up directly from my accomodation and provided me with a tour of Soweto, Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. I would certainly recommend this tour to others. Thank you!
6. Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The tour will take you to the oldest and the biggest township in South Africa. Soweto was a dumping place where the apartheid government of South African allocated the area for Africans who used to work in the mines without their knowledge. it is home to Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Miriam Makeba and many more. your guide will take you to the old hostels which were build by the apartheid government for African miners and this hostels were same gender hostels, out of 10 hostels only one was women hostel. we are now on democracy and apartheid is dead, but some part of Soweto they still experience extreme poverty
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Londeka55
It was a good tour, we enjoyed it with my friend. Andile was very friendly and informative about the areas we went to. I will advice other travellers to do this tour. It was very impressive.
7. Soweto Lunch & Apartheid Museum Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts, as we also top it up by having lunch at a local restaurant for a Sowetan lunch.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Shopping
Reviewed By Derrickchisenga
I enjoyed the visit from start to finish. The Toor Guide was punctual, vehicle clean, and the service excellent throughout the entire tour. I have no doubt in my mind that he will offer the same or even more excellent service to other would be tourers/visitors.
8. Soweto Half Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By TobiAyelo20
For of us came all the way from Nigeria, being the first time in SA we were very skeptical about Soth Africa but Thabang made our stay so great we did 2 extra tours with him. We visited Soweto, Joburg and Pretoria and what a great time we had with him. I can highly recommend this company was worth every minute and very knowledgeable guide. See you in Nigeria Broda Thabang
9. Soweto Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
A history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Walking you will get an idea about the everyday life in the township, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until his imprisonments for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street. Continueing through Orlando East the first formal settlement of Soweto & Orlando Stadium, Soweto football giants, the Orlando Pirate and making local by riding a minibus taxi to our last stop at the Orlando Towers. we will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how Soweto has changed today. Lunch Included : Kota (Local burger)
Inclusions: Local Burger (Kota), Private transportation
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By I982HPjennyc
Excellent virtual tour of the beautiful city, culture, and history. Sipho is a very talented photographer and storyteller. I highly recommend this virtual tour.
10. Virtual Tour Of Soweto
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
I'll take you on a virtual history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Using digital photographs, you will get an idea about the everyday life in the townships, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising that transpired in 1976, which was one the down fall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the famous house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until he was imprisoned for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu. I will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how it has changed our lives. Born free's are a generation born during and after 1994. They symbolise freedom, the rainbow nation and a new inspired South Africa. I will compare the two generations and explain the challenges in today's society.
Inclusions: I'll suggest my 3 favourite South African musicians,3 history books,and 3 movies about South Africa!
Exclusions: All additional Items and Cost
Reviewed By Z9831VHcarlyb
Had such a great experience! It was just me and my friend (both women) on the tour and we felt completely safe the whole time, after reading some reviews for other tour companies we were a bit worried. Our guide, Rambo, was excellent. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly well liked in the local community. We really learned a lot and got a feel for the vibe of Soweto. He was flexible with the tour and tailored it for us, definitely not your average tour experience. Cant recommend enough, whether you frequent Johannesburg or are just there for a weekend.
