South Africa · SOWETO TOURS
Soweto is a city of over a million people, and the tours that work are the ones run by residents: Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Orlando Towers, lunch at a local kitchen. These 15 are compared on length, group size and price, with the bicycle and walking options separated from the bus ones.
Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg bus from Rosebank plus an optional guided Soweto stop, with audio in 8 languages and easy ticket access.
“The tour guides were very friendly and well knowledgeable. Nipo left a positive lasting impression as the Soweto tour guide, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with hotel pickup, Top of Africa views, Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum, small groups.
“This was an amazing experience. Our guide was insightful and engaging. He shared knowledge of of both cities and provided a historical context for past and present cultural interactions. If you’re looking for a thorough visit filled with a first hand view of Jozi and Soweto, this is a must book. The pace was great, food was amazing, and well worth every Zar!”
Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg bus from Rosebank with audio in 8 languages, shuttle help, and optional 2-hour Soweto extension under $17.
“Visiting Soweto was very interesting ! Also Jobu with the red circuit beginning in Rosebank Mall (Holiday Inn)”
Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with local guide, hotel pickup, Mandela sites and Hector Pieterson Museum, plus free WiFi.
“The guide was punctual, friendly and had a great deal of local knowledge - the highlight was walking through a village and visiting one of the houses. It truly was an enlightening experience, the people in the village appeared happy to see us and at no time did we feel uneasy.”
4-hour Soweto walking tour with a local guide, lunch, Mandela and Tutu stops, a minibus taxi ride, and views at Soweto Towers.
“Maweze was an excellent guide. His in depth knowledge of South African history and politics gave brilliant context to his very detailed and personal explanation and tour of Soweto. He was insightful and entertaining and made the whole group feel welcome and at ease. Can’t recommend him highly enough.”
A full day in Soweto and Johannesburg, pairing the Apartheid Museum with Hector Pieterson, Constitution Hill, and key city sights, for $142.
“We had a fantastic day with our guide, Clement Tshabalala. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Johannesburg’s history and daily life, which made the tour both interesting and educational. The museum visits were meaningful, though in our opinion, visiting one less would have made the day a bit more relaxed. The visit to Soweto was especially powerful and unforgettable. Overall, a beautiful and very worthwhile experience.”
Full-day Johannesburg history tour: Constitution Hill, Soweto, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Apartheid Museum, with hotel pickup.
“Bob and Kwanda picked us up right on time from our hotel. They were friendly and eager to get us on the road. We traveled to Constitution Hill and Bob gave us a very thorough accounting of the history of the area. We toured both sides of the prison as well as Constitution Hall. We then went on to tour Soweto and Nelson Mandela House. I was nervous about Soweto for safety and being respectful to those who live there, but Bob gave a very informative tour and it was very safe. Honestly, I feel super glad that we did go to Soweto to see the the current state of…”
Half-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with city sights, Soweto cooling towers, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Mandela House on Vilakazi Street.
“Our experience with the Johannesburg and Soweto tour was absolutely outstanding! We were picked up very punctually. From the start, everything was handled with great professionalism. Our guide, James, was fantastic. He was not only incredibly friendly but also extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the tour, James provided us with fascinating insights - not just about Johannesburg, but also about the rich history and diverse culture of South Africa. His passion for the subject really shone through. James answered every single question we had with thorough and detailed explanations. It was clear that he genuinely enjoyed sharing his knowledge and making the experience as enriching as possible. W...”
Full-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and local buffet lunch plus hotel pickup.
“Marc our guide and driver was brilliant so knowledgeable and friendly it was a amazing day at what we learnt and saw. Marc would answer any questions we asked and we got a very good insight into past and present South Africa. If you book this tour and have Marc as you guide you are in for an outstanding day.”
Half-day Johannesburg tour pairing the Apartheid Museum with a guided Soweto walk, including Mandela and Tutu sites, pickup, and small groups.
“Horrific experience. Tour guide ignored the fact we needed to finish the tour to get a long haul flight. Doing a substitute as the place we paid to visit wasnt open. Spending so long where most people didnt want to be. Adding things to the itiniRead more”
Full-day guided tour from Johannesburg into Soweto with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and more.
“The whole tour was great and well presented, Soweto was a very sad part for us to see people living with very little, but we were glad to be shown the real life of Soweto.”
4-hour bike tour in Soweto, Orlando West and Vilakazi Street, with Hector Pietersen, Mandela House, Tutu House, and kota lunch.
“This visit was excellent, Thabo is very knowledgeable and an excellent guide. Taking the bike is a nice way to discover Soweto, and I reckon it’s not too demanding physically. I highly recommend it. Thank you Thabo!”
Half-day Soweto walking tour with lunch in Johannesburg. Follow the 1976 uprising, visit Mandela and Tutu sites, and eat a kota.
“This was an incredible tour. Our guide, Maweza, was super knowledgable and gave us a deep dive into Soweto to learn more about its history as well as the present day struggles. My 15-year-old daughter joined us and really enjoyed the tour. The kota sandwich for lunch was a perfect touch.”
Spend a full day mixing a small-group Soweto tour with a hop-on hop-off bus ride, plus Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum.
“Good way of sight seeing Johannesburg!! Definitely value for money.”
A small-group Soweto half-day tour with pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and guided stops at Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, and Hector Pieterson.
“My wife and I had a great time visiting one of the most historic city in the World Soweto! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and patient with us. He took us to all the stops and spend time taking pictures of us which was cool! He also gives us time to do some souvenir shopping. I would recommend this tour to anyone who want to learn about the history that played out in Soweto many years ago! We had fun and learned a lot.”
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