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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
Badge of ExcellenceJohannesburg, South Africa
- 5 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. A portion of proceeds are donated to the Local Care Centre.
- Visit Soweto with a guide from there: Get an insider's perspective
- See the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Johannesburg hotel
- Meet the residents and get insight into life in Soweto
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Please note that pick up times will vary depending on your pick up location.
What To Expect
FNB Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baragwanath
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Motsoaledi Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Regina Mundi (Pass By)
Walter Sisulu Square (Pass By)
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vilakazi Street
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mandela House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Orlando Towers (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
543 reviews
Ewa_J, May 2024
Small group with an experienced guide, transfer from / to hotel for security and great lunch. It was a very pleasant tour.
Anika_W, Apr 2024
Sunny was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Soweto as he was from there. We visited the different areas of Soweto and visited a day care, it a nice to interact with the children. We also visited Mandela House and had a chance to visit the various vendors to grab souvenirs. Overall it was a great tour.
Gina_R, Apr 2024
Prince was awesome! I learned so much about Soweto and really got a taste of what life is like there. Learned a lot of history of the area, and really enjoyed learning more about Nelson Mandela. It was eye opening and at times emotional but so worth it. Though it took a while, being picked up and dropped off at my hotel was super convenient. Felt very safe the entire time. Would definitely recommend!
Adam_C, Apr 2024
The tour was great. Booked in advance, and they messaged the pickup time.
-Picked up at 1:45pm, my hotel, reef hotel, was downtown johannesburg and last person to be picked up before the tour started. It might change, but they said they pick up starting at airport, then sandton, then johannesburg, and reverse for drop off, so i was first off.
-We were told not to hand out money to people asking during the tour, that we could donate through the driver to the community otherwise the tours get mobbed by people asking.
- we drove to Soweto and stopped at the famous 2 power plant towers, for pictures and explaining about the words on the tower.
-Then drove to the poorer area where people wait for goverment built homes for them. Its a shanty town. You see the school there that this tour supports, and meet the locals.
-We went to the nelson mandela house for a tour. Small house but interesting to see the bullet holes still there.
-Then a memorial museum, most was displayed with pictures and a paragraph or 2 with each picture. I think we had 25 min after the initial explination, to roam around and look, but there was not enough time to read all the posted writing. It was a interesting visit.
-We were sopost to visit the famous stadium built for the world cup, but there happened to be a very big soccer game happening that afternoon between 2 local big teams, and the roads everywhere in the area were packed, and he showed us the road leading to the stadium, and it would have taken hours to get there, so we skipped the stadium visit.
-Dropped me off back at hotel, i gave the driver a tip, and also gave a donation for the community.
-The driver was also the tour guide, he drove very well and fast, and made sure to keep us on time. Explained everything well and answered questions.
-there was 7-9 people in the van on the tour aswell, i remember some from Spain, neitherlands, and germany.
Overall it was a great tour for my limited stay in johannesburg. I originally thought to do a downtown Johannesburg tour, but after research, this one was better for learning the area and culture. I do not regret at all, it was great!
Lynne_O, Apr 2024
Really enjoyed all the information shared by our guide. Not a canned lecture at all. He asked as many questions of us as we asked of him. Kept us engaged as a group all day!!
Jeanne_W, Apr 2024
The guides were great, very knowledgeable and friendly and I felt like I learned a lot about Soweto.0
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience exploring Soweto with our guides.
At Moafrika Tours, we strive to provide knowledgeable and friendly guides who can offer valuable insights into the destinations we visit. We're delighted that you felt you learned a lot about Soweto during your tour.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more enriching experiences in the future.
ChuanHao_M, Mar 2024
Intimate tour of the settlements provided close up insights of how the locals lived. It was an eye opening experience setting right unfounded ideas. Had a great impromptu meal and informative lessons on great persons in SAs history. Guide Sello was well equipped and went all out to make the experience memorable
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of our tour.
We're delighted to hear that you found our tour of the settlements to be both intimate and insightful. Providing our guests with a close-up look at local life and dispelling misconceptions is something we aim for, and we're thrilled that we could offer you an eye-opening experience.
It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the impromptu meal and found the lessons on South Africa's history informative. Our team strives to create memorable experiences that go beyond the surface, and we're glad that our efforts resonated with you.
Sello, your guide, is indeed a gem, and we're delighted to hear that he went above and beyond to ensure your experience was memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him – he'll be thrilled to know that he made such a positive impact.
Thank you once again for choosing us for your tour, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more enriching experiences in the future.
Caroline_B, Mar 2024
Great guide Sellso. Unfortunately tour was rushed due to traffic problems. Didn’t see Hector Pietersen museum.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the traffic issues that led to a rushed tour. We understand the importance of experiencing all planned attractions fully, including the Hector Pietersen museum, and we regret that you missed out on this part of the tour. We appreciate your recognition of Sellso's guiding skills, and we'll take your comments into consideration to improve our tour scheduling and logistics for a smoother and more comprehensive experience in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience on your next visit.
Aslaug_G, Mar 2024
We were very happy with the guides, professional and full of knowledge, also sharing some authentic and personal observations. Byron is welcoming, friendly and proud to be showing us around i Soweto.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you were very happy with our guides and that they impressed you with their professionalism, knowledge, and authentic insights. Byron sounds like a fantastic guide, welcoming, friendly, and proud to showcase the vibrant culture and history of Soweto. We're proud to have such dedicated guides who are passionate about providing memorable experiences for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more enriching explorations in the future!
Amy_T, Mar 2024
Prince was an excellent tour guide and driver. I had lots of questions and he patiently and expertly answered them. It was a lovely day.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Prince provided you with excellent service during your tour. Our team takes great pride in ensuring our guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience, and we're delighted that Prince's expertise and patience added to your day. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
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