Hector Pieterson Museum
Apartheid Museum, Soweto
Nelson Mandela South Africa

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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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
  • 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 71 880 0531 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

  • Pick-up Point: *Meet-and-Greet Service at International Arrivals Hall, by Oliver Tambo Statue

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 26 reviews

What do other 26 guests say about Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

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Cristina_J
5
Jul 2024
Max fue muy amable, nos explicó y contestó a todo lo que le preguntamos, pero me molestó tener que pagar la entrada en cada sitio y además a cada guía que nos hacía la explicación, al señor del parking, y que todos nos pidieran dinero por todas partes.
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Wanderer56510452793
5
Jul 2024
Best services ever..Linda in Johannesburg, Thebe in Durban, Max in Cape Town. I spent 3 weeks with these guys and I had great time. Especially with Linda. All cars clean, drivers always on time and feeling safe all the time. I recommend their services 💯 %. Christos Mavroudis, Greece
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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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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
  • 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 71 880 0531 or email: [email protected]
  • Children and Pensioners are welcome

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies