Hector Pieterson Museum
Nelson Mandela South Africa
Soweto Slums Tour

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

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300 minutes (Approx.)
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Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit  to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites: • Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded) • Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street  • Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum • Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense) • Soweto slums/shacks Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees, to the Museums
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There may be a waiting surcharge, should wait extend past 1-hour, at a rate of R200/hour (or part thereof)
  • Private Cultural Tour (not shared)
  • Emergency Contact (Phone/WhatsApp): +27 73 748 7204 or email: [email protected]
  • Children and Pensioners are welcome

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Apartheid Museum

A first time visit too the Apartheid Museum is sure to bring tears to many as its a rough emotional journey on how man who are made in God's image can mistreat each other as if there are different species. The brutality, the torture, the mercilessness is beyond what words can describe. The driver need not go inside the museum as the place is self-explanatory and leads you from one section to the next logically but you can pay for him to go in with you should you so wish otherwise he'll be waiting by the car till you're done. NB: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Soweto (Pass-by Only)

Soweto is South Africa's largest township and is hometown to one of the world's greatest leaders ever- Nelson Mandela! There's so much history to be learnt here and very emotional indeed. But over the years a lot has changed and the township is becoming more cosmopolitan though the slums are still to be found in certain areas. Driver will highlight these as you drive along

Orlando Towers

Here tourists can see the huge Soweto Cooling Towers which stands out in the skyline of Soweto. Tourists can just enjoy seeing the towers or they may be hands on and get their Adrenalin pumping by jumping from in between the 2 towers 100m down! There's also mountain climbing, scad freefall, Johannesburg city viewing from the top of the towers, etc. Entrance to see the Soweto Tours is free only the activities are paid for.

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Your driver will take you to the Hector Pieterson Museum to understand what happened during the 1976 Soweto Uprising by the youth of South Africa who got fed up with the rising racism fuel by Apartheid. Driver need not go inside the museum with you but you can pay for him to go in should you desire his company as museum staff are always helpful to all tourists.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Mandela House

Here you catch up with memories of Mandela as a young boy who was passionate and had strong convictions of what is right and what is not. Driver will typically not join as there are guides inside the house that will show you around the house. You can also buy curios and souvenirs outside Mandela House to carry back home to share the memories with friends and family.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Soweto Cultural Tour is a private half-day tour lasting a maximum of 5hrs & 100km. Extra chrages will apply thereafter. Choose a pick-up time from your hotel or from the airport anytime between 8am and 5pm. Travel time to Soweto is about 45mins. You can customize the tour itinerary as you desire. Specify both pick-up time & pick-up address/hotel name. For any changes in address or pick-up time please send a WhatsApp to: +27 78 396 4115 or email: [email protected].

Meeting / End Points

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 24 reviews

What do other 24 guests say about Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

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debbiewX8191OA
5
Feb 2024
Our driver Nkululeko took us on the most memorable trip we have ever had. We were taken into the heart of the township where we met and spoke to some incredible people who are living in such terrible poverty. We were welcomed by everyone with smiles and the children were adorable and so happy. ...
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Odyssey08443691300
5
Oct 2023
Unser Guide Moses war nicht nur äußerst kompetent was Soweto, Johannesburg, Südafrika sowohl historisch als auch tagespolitisch anbelangt, darüber hinaus hat er uns auch im nachhinein unverzichtbare Tipps für die ganze 3 wöchige Rundreise durch Südafrika gegeben. Vielen Dank nochmal, lieber Moses.
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Inverness_Alistair
4
Sep 2023
An interesting day with ?Brian, beginning with Nelson Mandela’s later residences and ending in Soweto. Unfortunately we arrived too late to visit either Nelson Mandela’s home or the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum. In our opinion, whilst the guide was clearly knowledgeable, we felt he spent ...

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees, to the Museums
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There may be a waiting surcharge, should wait extend past 1-hour, at a rate of R200/hour (or part thereof)
  • Private Cultural Tour (not shared)
  • Emergency Contact (Phone/WhatsApp): +27 73 748 7204 or email: [email protected]
  • Children and Pensioners are welcome