Soweto Tours and Tickets

Discover the renowned South African township of Soweto on this small-group guided tour from Johannesburg. You'll first visit the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg to get a better understanding of that dark period in South African history, then head for Soweto for a walking tour, which takes in both Nelson Mandela's and Desmond Tutu's houses.

See the highlights of Soweto in half a day with this whistle-stop itinerary of its most interesting sights. Ride with ease between dispersed sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and understand more about local life through invaluable commentary. Notable sights along the way include the FNB Stadium, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Our tours are unique a great experience offered by local guide who lives in Soweto. This tour gives an opportunity to our guest to interact with local people to absorb the culture lifestyle and history of Soweto. Our tours cater for all ages easy also design to meet the needs of different guest.

Get more from your visit to Johannesburg by booking this Soweto and Johannesburg Full Day Tour that gives you an intimate look at the largest township in South Africa and the City of Johannesburg along with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from either Johannesburg or Pretoria, this experience also dives into the history and culture of the area with a guide who knows Johannesburg best.

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.

Soweto, the trendiest township in South Africa, is truly a lifechanging experience. From the 1950s Soweto became an epicentre of political campaigns aimed at overthrowing the apartheid state, and in 1955 it was the location where 3 000 people came together to adopt the Freedom Charter - which is what the South African Constitution is now based. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career. Hear about 2 of the 20th century’s most famous liberation heroes in the city where they started their legal and political careers. Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement, and Nelson Mandela with his Defiance Campaign.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Explore South Africa's most famous township on this full-day guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively Soweto from your guide, who was born and raised in the township, as you visit landmarks like the Apartheid Museum, the Diepkloof area, and Carlton Centre.

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.

Explore the sights of Soweto on a tour that has a flexible approach: choose to either travel on foot, by bike, or on an e-scooter. Find out about the area’s history, development, and also the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole. The tour passes Vilakazi Street, FNB Stadium, Mandela House—where Nelson Mandela once lived, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

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.

Discover the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto on this full-day private tour. Stops include Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Gandhi Square, Carlton Tower, the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, Mandela House, Chief Albert Luthuli House, and Regina Mundi Church. Includes transfers and entrance fees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Get more from a visit to Soweto by booking this Soweto Private Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria that allows you to explore the township with someone who was born and raised there and knows its ins and outs like no one else. This private experience is just for your group of up to 13 and provides a unique, intimate experience. See Nelson Mandela’s House and the Tutu House with a guide who gives personal insights on the area’s culture and history.

Get the most out of your time in South Africa by seeing the highlights of Johannesburg and the township of Soweto in a day. Going on an organized tour means no time wasted waiting for public transport and more opportunities to explore local sights. Along the way, see Constitution Hill, FNB Stadium, Orlando Towers, Vilakazi Street, and the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.