Mandela House Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience Mandela House?

There are plenty of ways to experience Mandela House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Johannesburg/Soweto-and-Johannesburg-Guided-Day-Tour/d314-9076P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Johannesburg/Soweto-Half-Day-Tour/d314-30052P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Johannesburg/Full-Day-Soweto-Apartheid-Museum-and-Lunch/d314-30052P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum, and Lunch Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Johannesburg/Ultimate-Johannesburg-Tour/d314-30052P5" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Johannesburg/One-Day-in-Soweto/d314-261243P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch</a></li></ul>

Q: Are there guided tours available at Mandela House?

Yes, there are guided tours available at Mandela House. Docent-led tours cover the history of the house and Mandela’s life, and typically take around 20 minutes. You can also visit the museum during a multi-stop tour that visits other sites, which typically includes the Apartheid Museum.

Q: How do I get to Mandela House from Johannesburg city center?

Mandela House is located in Soweto, around a 30-minute drive southwest of Johannesburg city center. You can take a taxi, but some travelers find it safer and more comfortable to visit on a guided tour that includes round-trip transportation.

Q: What is the history of Mandela House?

Nelson Mandela and his family lived in what is now Mandela House from 1946 onwards, and it's where the famed leader returned after spending 27 years in prison. Mandela later donated the house to the Soweto Heritage Trust and it was transformed into a museum soon thereafter.

Q: Is visiting Mandela House worth it?

Yes, visiting Mandela House is worth it, especially if you’re interested in South African history—it presents important details on the life of President Mandela and the anti-Apartheid movement in an interesting and informative way. Pair it with a visit to the Apartheid Museum for a particularly educational experience.

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(748)

from $89

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Johannesburg and Soweto tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $86

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $121

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Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $82

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Mandela House Soweto Apartheid museum Joburg, Constitutional Hill

Explore Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum with our expertly guided tours! Visit iconic landmarks like the Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela House, and Hector Peterson Museum. Discover Soweto's rich cultural heritage, including Vilakazi Street and informal settlements where you'll meet locals and learn about their customs. We'll take you to Gandhi Square, Constitutional Hill, and the largest transport museum in South Africa, showcasing the country's complex history and vibrant spirit. With our knowledgeable local guides, you'll create unforgettable memories and experience the authentic heart of South Africa."

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Mandela House Soweto Apartheid museum Joburg, Constitutional Hill

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(18)

from $95

Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $32

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

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Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(37)

from $254

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Soweto Half Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(272)

from $76

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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(449)

from $129

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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $70

Soweto was the heartland of the movement that freed South Africa from apartheid. Explore it the sensitive way, with a guide who was born and raised in the township, on this half-day walking tour. Learn about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on the street where they both lived, hear about activist Hector Pieterson's life and death, and more. Your tour includes a kota sandwich lunch but not entry fees.

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Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $44

Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

The township of Soweto, once a byword for oppression, had a major role in overturning apartheid. Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour while remaining close to the city streets on this half-day guided bicycle tour, complete with a traditional kota sandwich lunch. You'll learn not only about Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Hector Pieterson but about the women who helped topple apartheid, such as Liliian Mgoyi.

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Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $54

Half Day Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Our extraordinary tours are designed to be different. Our Tours are not just a trip, but a journey that will make your heart skip, designed to be different, extraordinary, an experience that's beyond the ordinary. Soweto played a leading and indeed a pivotal role in the struggle against Apartheid. You can visit many sites throughout the Township that tell part of the tragic, but ultimately triumphant story. You will experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on this trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere of these fascinating communities. We then take you on a guided tour of the Apartheid Museum. We will unpack the story of the rise and fall of South Africa's era of segregation and oppression. Afterwards, allow yourself time to contemplate brutality you witnessed inside, process your shock and walk away with relief – knowing you are on the terrain where truth spoke to power and won.

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Half Day Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(28)

from $107

This tuk-tuk township tour of Soweto is a great way to travel in style. Accessing more ground, meeting the locals and visiting many of Soweto's highlights with a local guide! Start your exciting tour in the heart of Soweto, Orlando West a vibrant tourist destination and discover the establishment of the township from 1886 and share the history of South Africa and Johannesburg at Large. Visiting the iconic Mandela House, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu House on Vilakazi Street whilst exploring the contribution to apartheid's downfall in South Africa. We also discover different neighbourhood of Soweto with the likes of Orlando East the first formal houses of Soweto, and its challenges by visiting an informal settlement. A visit to a former Women's hostel, and Mama Lilian Ngoyi's family home, an anti-apartheid activist. Hector Pietersen Museum where the Soweto uprising transpired, one of the turning points of apartheid. and finally getting a taste of our famous local sandwich (KOTA)

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Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(18)

from $60

Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(511)

from $171

Experience the vibrant culture and deep history of Johannesburg and Soweto on this immersive half-day tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers. Visit iconic sites like the Apartheid Museum, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, and Hector Pieterson Museum, gaining insider knowledge about South Africa’s turbulent past and its resilient spirit. This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local community, providing memorable encounters and authentic insights into the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and the people of Soweto. Ideal for those seeking a meaningful and enriching travel experience. Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible

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Half Day Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $76

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Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

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Full-Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour

7 hours 55 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(15)

from $95

Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch

This tour is for history & Culture lovers, the experience focuses on the past, present and future impact Apartheid as had and will have on South Africa in years to come. On these two we cover both Johannesburg city center & Soweto, the tour is a two-part tour covering the topics relevant to Apartheid and how the system was designed. We start with the impact the discovery of gold had on this city where we visit the mining headquarters of South african where it all started. Part two we shoot to Soweto to understand how the system was designed to keep the majority of people oppressed while in Soweto we will be visiting Nelson Mandela's home too. The experience is designed to give guests a clear understanding of how apartheid worked and how some of the systems a still affecting us today, on this full-day excursion you will get a chance to understand clearly how it all unfolded.

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Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $117

Soweto and Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum

An excellent choice for travelers interested in learning about South Africa’s Apartheid history; save yourself hours of research time and go on this tour to Soweto and the suburbs of Johannesburg. Along the way, pass by the former home of Bishop Desmond Tutu, the sites of the 1976 uprisings, and Winnie Mandela’s home. Other notable highlights include visits to the Apartheid Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

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Soweto and Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(53)

from $113

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Full-Day Guided Tour of Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(6)

from $95

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Private Full Day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(77)

from $166

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Soweto tuk tuk Tour Or Bike Tour Including Pick up & Drop Off

Zoom around the township of Soweto at a faster pace than a walking tour, and tick off lots of sights in a short space of time on this guided bicycle or tuk-tuk tour. This experience is ideal for travelers interested in taking a deep dive into South Africa's most famous township, which you might miss if exploring alone. During the tour, enjoy guide commentary and learn fun facts about the city’s history and culture.

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Soweto tuk tuk Tour Or Bike Tour Including Pick up & Drop Off

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(41)

from $73

Soweto, Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill Day Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(13)

from $110

Price varies by group size

Overview Discover Soweto like never before on this half day guided tour. Travel in comfort with luxury transport as you explore Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, and a Hidden Heritage site in Soweto where you get an opportunity to climb the 49 stairs tower and view Soweto from the top. Savor authentic South African cuisine at a local restaurant, shop handmade crafts at bustling markets. With optional adventure at Orlando Towers and a sundowner to end the day, this tour blends history, culture, and modern township life into one unforgettable experience.

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Soweto Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(8)

from $82

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What are people saying about Mandela House

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

Tonye_J, Aug 2026

Great private introduction to Soweto

We had a very enjoyable private tour with Mandla. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great insight into Soweto and its history. We never felt rushed, and the five hours flew by. One thing to be aware of is that this tour does not include entrance fees to attractions like the Apartheid Museum or Mandela House, so you’ll want to budget for those separately. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily recommend this tour, especially if you’re looking for a private guide and a more personalized experience.

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

Bassam_D, Aug 2025

A memorable trip

A very amazing experience. Our tour guide Sydney made it a distinguishable trip to us. He was very informative and passionate about the culture and the history of SA. Highly recommended.

Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Janet_B, Apr 2025

Brilliant Tour

We had a great day with Shane. He was knowledgeable and great fun. He accommodated our needs and went at our pace. Thoroughly recommend this tour

Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Parryclan795, Aug 2024

Very interesting

Shane was fabulous. He’s a very engaging and informative host who made the whole trip very enjoyable. We learnt a lot not only about Mandela and the locations but generally about like in South Africa We’d highly recommend this trip

Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Aaron_B, Nov 2023

Comprehensive Tour of Soweto and attractions!

Shane was a great tour guide on our tour to Soweto. With him being from the area, he had a good bit of information to offer in terms of historical context. We visited the Nelson Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill. After you visit each attraction Shane was there to welcome and transport you to the next site. We even had a great discussion about the history of Johannesburg. I would recommend this tour if you want to immerse yourself in the history of Johannesburg.

Soweto half day tour including Mandela house

Larry_S, Mar 2024

We had a fabulous experience

Merriam, was our tour guy, she was very knowledgeable and professional as well. She took the time to explain in detail some of the various prominent/historical sites in Soweto. She also allowed us to take pictures of the various sites. When we arrived to Mandela‘s home, our guide gave us information about Mandela that we were totally unaware of and was very interesting as well. She was very wonderful and magnanimous which kept us engaged the entire trip. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for having an excellent experience.

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

Lisa_N, Oct 2024

This is the tour you want to do

I was a little worried that this would just be a taxi guide, but this wasn’t the case at all. I was so impressed with our guide Nkululeko (& his articulate English) and the way he shared the history made this experience incredible. This is a must do tour to take in the essence of Johannesburg and the core culture.

Mandela House

5.0

(6,253)

Johannesburg

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Museum tours take about 20 minutes.
Children, students, and pensioners are admitted at half-price.
Mandela House is accessible to wheelchair users.

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