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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Johannesburg and Soweto tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Soweto Half Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Gain a deeper understanding on Soweto's role in ending apartheid in South Africa with this group walking tour. Explore it through a sensitive and personal perspective with a guide who was born and raised in the township, as they lead you to the area's key historic locations. 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.

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Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township. Understand the origins of the township along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street. This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.

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Soweto half day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Full Day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto Experience with Apartheid Museum

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture. From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.

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Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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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

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Soweto guided tour(Half day)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Bypass seeing Soweto’s highlights on your own and book this Soweto small-group tour that leads the way easily and keeps you safe as you hop from place to place. See Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela’s House, as well as explore Kliptown and Vilakazi Street with a guide who teaches you about Soweto’s history and culture. Plus, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from Johannesburg with hotel pickup is included, too.

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SOWETO: much more than just museums! Engaging while giving back

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Soweto Half Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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A day tour of Soweto township offers you the chance to experience the heart and soul of a busy city within a city. Learn the history culture and the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto. Soweto was created in the 1930s, with Orlando the first township established. In the 1950s, more black people were relocated there from black spots in the inner city- black neighbourhoods which the apartheid government had reserved for whites. Soweto's growth was phenomenal - but unplanned.

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Half Day Guided Tour in Soweto

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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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Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Get a local’s perspective on the history and highlights of Soweto with this combination of a walking tour and a taxi ride. A great way to learn about the township's essential sights; the tour showcases Mandela House, the Orlando Towers, the Tutu House, and The Hector Pieterson Museum. You can also get plenty of great tips on the local food and drink scene—with a delicious lunch included along the way.

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Soweto walking tour with a taxi ride

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Experience the different sides of Johannesburg on this full-day tour. See the city’s modern landmarks, then dive into the city’s troubled history during a guided visit to the Apartheid Museum and a tour of Nelson Mandela’s hometown of Soweto. Gain insight into South African history from your guide as you visit Constitution Hill, and see the former houses of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Soweto, Kliptown, Eldorado Park Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Yong_P, Sep 2026

The Apartheid museum was...

The Apartheid museum was a very well curated museum with a lot of information and different mediums used to transmit the tumultuous times. Definitely good to have 2 hours odd on the private trip to slowly read through. The travel was safe and Shane was prompt and helpful

Private Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Musem, Constitutional

Vince_S, Aug 2026

A must do when visting...

A must do when visting Jo'burg. Make sure you have lunch at Vilakazi St. We loved this tour, Shane's the perfect guide, very accommodating and a wealth of knowledge about all things South African. If we had had more time we would have done all of Shane's tours , a fantastic day thanks mate

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.

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.

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.

Mandela House

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Know before you go

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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