Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Full-day cultural tour of Soweto township and the Apartheid Museum, walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela.
Full-day cultural tour of Soweto township and the Apartheid Museum, walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela.
Duration
8 Hours
Start
08:00
Group Size
Max 12
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
About This Experience
Walk where Mandela walked. This profound cultural tour takes you through Soweto — the beating heart of South Africa's liberation struggle. Visit the Apartheid Museum, walk down Vilakazi Street (the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Prize winners), see Mandela's former home, and meet locals who share their stories of resilience and hope.
Your Journey, Stop by Stop
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your Johannesburg or Sandton hotel.
Stop 2Apartheid Museum
A powerful journey through South Africa's history of segregation and liberation.
Stop 3Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial
Visit the memorial to the 1976 student uprising that changed South Africa forever.
Stop 4Vilakazi Street & Mandela House
Walk the famous street and tour Mandela's humble Soweto home, now a museum.
Local Shebeen Lunch
Enjoy authentic South African cuisine at a traditional township shebeen.
Route Map
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Guide
- Apartheid Museum entrance
- Mandela House entrance
- Local lunch
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal shopping
What to Bring
Know Before You Go
Confirmation
Instant confirmation. Show your voucher on mobile or print it out.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Johannesburg/Sandton
Start Time
Departs at 08:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Accessibility
Contact us for accessibility details.
Availability
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Insider Tips from Our Guides
Allow enough time at the Apartheid Museum - it's deeply moving
The local guides in Soweto offer incredible personal stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Direct With Us
Why Book With Us
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
Johannesburg has mild weather year-round. Winter (May-Aug) is dry with cool mornings.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Johannesburg/Sandton
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