Johannesburg and Soweto Private Guided Tour with Shebeen Lunch.

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Johannesburg and Soweto on this private full-day tour, delving into South Africa's rich history and culture, complete with a shebeen lunch. Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Nelson Mandela's former home, now a museum. Enjoy lunch on Vilakazi Street and take in the vibrant atmosphere of Soweto, concluding with a stop at Constitution Hill, a symbol of the nation's journey to democracy.

See the Apartheid Museum’s powerful exhibits on struggle and democracy
Visit Vilakazi Street, home to Mandela and Tutu, and enjoy local cuisine
Reflect at Hector Pieterson Memorial, a symbol of the 1976 student protests
Tour Constitution Hill, a former prison now celebrating human rights

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local taxes
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenirs and curios
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If staying at a hotel please wait for us at the ground level foyer or reception. If staying at a private residence or guest house please let us have your mobile number and make sure the gate bell is working so we can call you when we arrive to pick you up.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

08/02/2025 - 08/01/2026
Monday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
08/02/2026 - 08/01/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Itinerary

Get picked up from your centrally-located hotel in Johannesburg to begin your personalized private tour.

Head first for a suburb of Johannesburg that used to be reserved for white residents and is now full of high-rise apartment buildings occupied by African emigrants. See one of the homes in which Nelson Mandela lived before he died. See the colorful cultural mix that is South Africa.

Visit Carlton Centre next, in the heart of Johannesburg's business district. Take the elevator to the observation deck on the 50th floor for wonderful 360-degree views over the city.

Pass Gandhi Square with its statue of Gandhi on your way to the Apartheid Museum. Spend two hours exploring the museum's impressive exhibits before traveling to the Soweto township.

Stop for lunch in Soweto on Vilakazi Street, where you can also see the former homes of both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu – both of whom won the Nobel Peace Prize. Visit Mandela's former home, which is now a museum dedicated to the great man.

Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, named for a young boy who was killed during a 1976 student uprising against apartheid during which 70 people died. See the Regina Mundi Church, Freedom Square, and the World Cup Stadium before being transported back to your hotel.

Apartheid Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hector Pieterson Memorial

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vilakazi Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

South Western Townships (Pass By)

Mandela House

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Johannesburg (Pass By)

Houghton Estate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult, a senior or a youth.
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.

Reviews

4.8

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It was very informative. I was able...

Tomoka U, Aug 2016

It was very informative. I was able to recap what happend in the country with regards to apartheid.

My tour with Mtsimane Mekgwe was...

Liz_G, Jul 2016

My tour with Mtsimane Mekgwe was spectacular! He was very knowledgeable about all things Johannesburg. I had requested a private tour because there were a few places I wanted to revisit. Mtsimane was a superhero! He kept track of my list better than I did and had some awesome suggestions of his own.