What to do and see in Soweto, Gauteng: The Best Walking Tours

This tour will help you understand the history of South Africa during the Apartheid years. Take a walk at Vilakazi street which is the only street in the world where you'll find the houses of Two Nobel Peace Laureate, visit Nelson Mandela House Museum, Hector Peterson Memorial Museum and Motsoaledi one of the informal settlement in Soweto.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks

Every country in the world displays some diversity, but South Africa, stretching from the lions in the Kruger National Park to the iconic Table Mountain in the Cape, takes some beating. Enjoy the Country’s sweeping valleys of the Winelands, Cape Town’s jumping nightlife, Namakwa’s springtime symphony of wildflowers or KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park which alone has five distinct ecosystems, attracting both zebras and dolphins - there is something here for any person with any interest of any age. Although the country has its fair share of problems, South Africans are some of the most upbeat, welcoming and humorous folk you’ll encounter anywhere, from farmers in the rural north who tell you to drive safely on those dirt roads, to Khayelitsha kids who wish you molo (‘good morning’ in Xhosa).

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Breakfast, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: quad bike rental *optional on extended tour beyond 10 days

There are many tours to Soweto, covering the same sights in large groups. Eenblond TOURS do things completely different. We believe in making travellers out of tourists, and prefer to share current day Soweto, let you experience life as it is lived today and meet some regular local people without ignoring the importance of past events. Your guide is well known and loved in Soweto, and also use 2 local guides to give you a more varied experience. Eenblond TOURS also supports the communities we travel in, and will take you to the NGO we support in Soweto. Furthermore we support at least 8 entrepreneurs on tour, making sure your tour fee is shared with the community. We do not support poverty tourism. Book now if you don't want a rushed experience in a bus full of tourists, but rather spend a warm, immersive day in a very interesting and friendly city. We would love to share Soweto with you over some drinks, walking and lots of chatting. Admission fees and a traditional lunch included.

Inclusions: A traditional South African lunch is included in your tour. We change venues according to weather conditions, but they are all local and offer the best cuisine in Soweto!, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, A glass of traditional beer, Entrance fee to Mandela House, All tour guides used are paid by Eenblond TOURS

Exclusions: Drinks at Native Rebels, taverns, Lebo's or with lunch excluded, Tips to local performers, dancers and guides (optional)

Our Johannesburg and Soweto tours are not just ordinary tours - our visitors get to interact with the people of the township, hear their untold stories, experience their music, share their traditional food and enjoy our customs.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

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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

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

Our tour helps you to experience our local taxi with the locals to Soweto and how the taxi operate You get to know more about the hidden germs in Soweto and also experience Soweto in a local perspective

Inclusions: You get to taste one of our typical local cuisine and beer

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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

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

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