Apartheid Museum Tours and Tickets

Q: What is the purpose of the Apartheid Museum?

The purpose of the Apartheid Museum is to teach visitors about the Apartheid in South Africa that officially took place between 1948 and 1994. The goal is to help people understand past mistakes to help set the stage for a brighter and more equitable future.

Q: What are the main exhibits at the Apartheid Museum?

The permanent exhibit at the Apartheid Museum is divided into 22 smaller exhibits that collectively tell the story of Apartheid in South Africa. They detail everything from how people were classed by race to the life and imprisonment of Nelson Mandela, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and more.

Q: Are there any guided tours available at the Apartheid Museum?

Yes, guided tours are available at the Apartheid Museum. However, they are only available for groups of 15 or more people and must be booked in advance. Outside tour guides can also bring groups large and small for a fee. Audio tours are included with all tickets.

Q: How much time should I allocate for a visit to the Apartheid Museum?

You should allocate about two hours for your visit to the Apartheid Museum, though you may wish to spend a bit longer if you want to check out every exhibit in depth. Tours usually spend at least a couple of hours here, while some independent travelers may wish to limit their visit to an hour or so.

Q: Is the Apartheid Museum suitable for children?

It depends on the child's age. The museum’s official stance is that it’s not suitable for children under age 11, and school groups that visit the museum typically consist of older kids. Ultimately, it’s up to parents to decide what age is appropriate for their own children.

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

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Situated within the Gold Reef City complex, the Apartheid Museum takes visitors into the dark heart of South Africa’s past. Opened in 2001, this one-of-a-kind museum documents the rise and fall of Apartheid. Exhibits including film footage, photographs and artefacts take visitors on a dramatic and emotionally charged journey from devastating racial segregation to the liberation of the oppressed. Discover how South Africa has shed the tyranny of its past and created a future as bright as the African sun itself.

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Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

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Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

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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

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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

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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

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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

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Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

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Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the “New York of Africa", guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career. Complete the day and see the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace with a trip on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Learn the history of Johannesburg from the audio commentary on board the double decker sightseeing bus. Ride through the city's historic neighbourhoods and see fascinating attractions, many related to the struggle against apartheid. Get on and off as much as you like. Reconnect with Nelson Mandela's past, and get an understanding of where he started his fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, 8115 Vilakazi street. A short distance up the road is Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to thousands of South Africans and the site of some of the most iconic events in the nation’s history.

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1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

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Take a journey through history during this guided tour to explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your guides, registered with the accredited THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Education, and Training Authority), are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and explore the profound exhibits of the Apartheid Museum with guides.

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Uncover the history and culture of Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s biggest cities, on this half-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and tour the “City of Gold,” where you visit the Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, the old gold-mining hub of Newton, and the Apartheid Museum. While you explore, your guide provides context about the history, culture, and architecture of the city.

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Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

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Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Johannesburg Historical, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Make the most of limited time to explore Johannesburg and tick off lots of its key sights in a day by choosing this private tour. Rather than traveling on a crowded local bus, get between sites more quickly in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The trip visits the Top of Africa building, the Maboneng Precinct, and Nelson Mandela Square; and finishes with a stop at the Apartheid Museum—an important place to learn about South Africa’s history.

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Johannesburg Historical, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

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Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum and Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Full Day Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

We promise outstanding cultural travel experiences for people. Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on a day trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the city's vibrant historic past, and immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere of these fascinating communities. South Africa is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, traditions, and experiences. This diverse nation offers a unique cultural landscape. You will indulge in traditional culinary delights, and witness the energy of music and dance. You will discover a land of contrasts and encounters that will leave you inspired and enriched. Our experienced guides will lead you on this journey of discovery, introducing you to diverse communities. We invite you to join us for an enriching adventure and expand your horizons.

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Full Day Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

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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

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Soweto & Apartheid Museum Full-Day Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"

The private tour takes a maximum of three guests and you visit the 3 main tourist venues in South Africa in one day. "The BIG 3" Your Guide is a Local and grew up in a mining village . His Father and Grandfather both worked on a Gold Mine. He will also give you a personal chat on the history of South Africa. A visit to a Gold mine village and to go underground is a unique adventure for our International Tourists . Apartheid museum gives you a historical tour that will make you think about the atrocities for days afterwards. This is a very professional museum and you are guarantied a exceptional experience. Soweto is the place to visit to see how the people live, it is also the city of Mr Mandela and we visit his house as well as his friends Desmond Tutu. T Please note this tour is only available Thursday to Sunday Your Guide Shane is the author of "White Boy" a true story of a boy growing up in South Africa

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Private Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Johannesburg Guided Day Tour Pretoria, Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.

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Johannesburg Guided Day Tour Pretoria, Soweto & Apartheid Museum

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Johannesburg,Soweto & Apartheid museum tour

Put down your guidebook and get a guide’s insights on some of the most important places to see in and around Johannesburg. Instead of traveling on local buses, you can relax and enjoy private transportation between stops. Along the way, learn about the city’s gold mining history, visit Maboneng, go to a Soweto township, and have a chance to see Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum too.

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Johannesburg,Soweto & Apartheid museum tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full Day Johannesburg and Soweto Township Tour

Explore Johannesburg and Soweto's history with exclusive access to Mandela sites and the Apartheid Museum. Begin at the Top of Africa for skyline views, then delve into Constitutional Hill's past as a political prison. The Apartheid Museum illuminates apartheid's impact with immersive exhibits. In Soweto, visit Mandela House to see where he lived pre-imprisonment. The Hector Pieterson Museum commemorates youth activism during the Soweto Uprising. Freedom Square symbolizes unity. Our tour stands out for deep insights and expert guides, making it ideal for history buffs and cultural explorers. Discover Johannesburg and Soweto's profound stories and resilient spirit firsthand.

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Full Day Johannesburg and Soweto Township Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Apartheid Museum

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Anne_D, May 2026

This was a very...

This was a very interesting experience, and Griffith was a good guide. The visit to Soweto, and both museums (Nelson Mandela House and Apartheid Museum) were excellent.

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Courtney_R, Apr 2026

Great way to spend a free...

Great way to spend a free afternoon in Johannesburg after our flight landed. Our guide, Thabiso, was friendly and informative. The Apartheid Museum was even better than expected. Feel like we saw a lot in just 4 hours!

Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

Damien_M, Feb 2026

The perfect guide!

Khutsu was the most excellent travel guide. He was well rehearsed in giving all the information a tourist would want to hear during the journey and proceeded to answer all our questions. One of the best guides i have ever had - perfect diction and volume. Was a great way to see the Soweto and Apartheid Museum.

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Shana_S, Apr 2026

A Bit of All Things Joburg

The tour was interesting and educational. T was an excellent guide and knowledgeable of the city and its history. It was a great overview and showed areas worth a second look like the Apartheid Museum.

Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour

Laura_R, Apr 2026

Enjoyed our half day tour!!!!!!

Lebo was an amazing tour guide! We booked a half day tour and he arrived a couple of minutes early and greeted us promptly. His knowledge of Johannesburg and areas was incredible. He explained things so our kids would understand. Vehicle was clean and very comfortable and we could even charge our cell phones while driving. If you are looking for a great tour I highly recommend them and ask for Lebo.