Soweto Township Tours

Johannesburg, South Africa

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Some township tours objectify Sowetans and feel voyeuristic rather than interactive. Join a born-and-raised Sowetan for this insightful private door-to-door tour of Johannesburg’s best-known township. You’ll see heritage highlights from the Apartheid Museum to the Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial. But you’ll also discover local life at a football stadium, a mall, and more. Please note: All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Explore Soweto with a well-traveled local on a private tour
Discover apartheid’s horrors at museums, memorials, and the Mandela House
Learn about local life at a hospital, a mall, and a football stadium
Picks up and drops direct at your hotel, saving time and stress

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Museum entrances

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup point

O.R. Tambo International Airport
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa
Please share your hotel address so that we can pick you up and drop you off after the tour

Pickup details

Kindly share your hotel name and address for pick up and drop off. Transportation is included on the fees.

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Johannesburg Fort (Pass By)

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Newtown (Pass By)

Chinatown Johannesburg

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apartheid Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

FNB Stadium

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Diepkloof Park (Pass By)

Mandela House

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Orlando Towers

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.4

based on 7 reviews

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It was a day of deep...

Conrado_R, Jul 2025

It was a day of deep learning about the history of South Africa. And Jabulani is a very friendly and sensitive person.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank You for coming through

BEST TOUR EVER with a life-long Soweto resident

Brandon_H, Aug 2024

Jabulani is a great guide, ambassador for his community, and just an all around beautiful person. Our conversations were informative, insightful, and relevant to the current landscape in South Africa. Jabulani accepted my short notice request, on his birthday nonetheless, and was very accommodating to all of my requests for a one of a kind, custom experience. Look no further for a wonderful introduction to Soweto, Kliptown, Johannesburg, and South Africa as a whole from a life long local of Kliptown, Soweto. I would book any experience with Jabulani and am happy to support his business and work youth in the community.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Brandon Thank you for choosing us.

Go for an authentic experience

Siddharta_S, Dec 2023

Jabulani, our guide lives in Soweto. This is a authentic experience. We go to visit the Apartheid museum, Mandela house and walk through the settlements, meet two amazing singers and a local artist. It is an enriching experience from someone local. Support this local business.