Soweto half day Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Johannesburg, South Africa
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup & Drop offs from any Hotel around Jhb or Pretoria
- * Escorted with a Qualified Guide throughout the whole trip
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick-up around Johannesburg, Pretoria, OR Tambo international airport and surrounding areas.
What To Expect
1
FNB Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Diepkloof Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Orlando Towers
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vilakazi Street
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Mandela House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Regina Mundi
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Kliptown Youth Program
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 83 reviews
Alejandra_H, Feb 2026
Amazing!!! I recommend it 100%
My tour guide John was awesome, he knows a lot. I took a half-day Soweto tour and I learned a lot of the history and what is happening now, don’t miss this experience
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and enjoyed your half-day Soweto tour. It’s wonderful to know that John’s knowledge and guidance made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Dionne_R, Feb 2026
This was a great tour my driver Mo was excellent. He gave an amazing tour and also showed us the good, bad, and the ugly.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great tour and that Mo provided such an engaging and insightful experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon.
Bryan_H, Sep 2025
The vestiges of apartheid are very much present, but the Ubuntu spirit of Africa is very much alive. Poverty is real, but so is the community sharing and the care for children. The tour guide, Steven, was great. He knows the area and the people. He was a great guide. Learning about Hector Pieterson and the June 16, 1976 Youth Day Massacre -- visiting museum named for him and the Regina Mundi church -- were the highlight.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection.
You’ve captured the complex reality of the area beautifully—the enduring challenges alongside the strong spirit of community and care. It means a lot to us that these important moments resonated with you.
We hope your experience stays with you and that you’ll visit us again.
Trey_L, Dec 2024
Such an amazing and informative experience. The tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Mo, provide us so much knowledge and insight throughout the tour. Highly recommend.
Marck_Y, Dec 2024
We recently had the incredible opportunity to explore Soweto with Banela as our guide, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Being from Soweto himself, Banela brought a deeply personal and insightful perspective to the experience, sharing stories and details that made the township come alive for us.
The tour was eye-opening, offering a rich understanding of Soweto’s history, culture, and vibrant community spirit. Banela’s passion and knowledge were unmatched, and he answered all our questions with so much depth and enthusiasm.
We left the tour feeling informed, inspired, and with a newfound appreciation for the resilience and vibrancy of Soweto. Whether you’re visiting Johannesburg for the first time or have lived nearby for years, this tour is an absolute must. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn and connect on a deeper level!
C_V, Dec 2024
Amazing guide. Soweto is an incredible place. Will definitely read up on the history. I can't wait to visit and spend more time.
Kristine_G, Oct 2024
The half day tour of Soweto with Stephenson Adventures was a highlight of my trip to Johannesburg. Our amazing guide, Tsholo, was both knowledgeable and friendly. At each stop, he turned us over to someone who was an expert on that location, and then collected us to take us to the next stop, in between times giving us the whole history of South Africa and its people. We were initially concerned about the ethics of "poverty tourism" but our trip through the shanty town was handled sensitively and proceeds benefit the local daycare center there. Vilakazi Street was lively and lovely, and visiting the home of Nelson and Winnie Mandela was truly moving. This is a great tour for anyone interested in international politics and history, and a good place to begin any trip through South Africa.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Good day
We are glad you had an amazing tour! Thank you for taking your time to rate our service!
ROGER_P, Oct 2024
The walk with a local in shanty town. It was a real life view and explanation of how the housing and political policies work.
Martha_M, Jul 2024
Highly recommend tour that is very informative and the tour guide Banele does a great job in being attentive and taking his time at various stops.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for choosing to travel with Stephenson Adventures.
We are glad to hear your tour was great and had a great trip with the tour guide.
Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
alexis_a, Jun 2024
Amazing and educational experience. Our guide was thoughtful and flexible so we were able to stay longer at stops more meaningful to us. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are so grateful for your review!
Your feedback is the best reward we could ever ask for.
We would like to host you again in the future.
Cormac_M, May 2024
My tour guide and driver was fantastic. It was a really educational trip which I greatly appreciated, especially the stories and historical context of what I was seeing. I learned a lot from asking additional questions. Go Orlando Pirates!
Sarah_Q, Mar 2024
We had a great time with this tour. They picked us up at our hotel and we visited all the tourist attractions on the list. Our guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking your time to review us. We glad you had a great time on your tour. Hope to host you again!
Lorraine_M, Mar 2024
Experiencing the very different way of life here. The guide Mo, was vey knowledgeable and interesting and made for a great experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to rate our service and your support!
We are glad to know that you enjoyed your tour!
Leah_M, Oct 2023
This was an unforgettable experience with a gem of a tour guide. Enough good things can't be said about Mo and the knowledge he imparted. Be prepared to tip locals at some of the stops. What they add to the experience is totally worth it. Would definitely recommend.
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