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Soweto, Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill Day Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Pretoria, South Africa
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

This private tour offers a deeper understanding of South Africa's apartheid era than would be possible by just reading about it. As well as visiting the comprehensive Apartheid Museum, you'll drive through the township of Soweto, stopping at such landmarks as Nelson Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House.
  • Private tour exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
  • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Includes entrance to the Apartheid Museum
  • Get further insight into local history from your tour guide

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
    Available for purchase at 12 noon

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please make use of the provided cellphone number to communicate a night before the day of your activity. Opportunities to buy hand made craft items at markets in Soweto will be available. Wear comfortable walking sneakers, sunscreen & a hat or cap is recommended. Eat before the tour to get you more time to see things.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027

    Monday - Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Wednesday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

1

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Johannesburg

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Apartheid Museum

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

4

FNB Stadium

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Orlando Towers (Pass By)

5

Hector Pieterson Memorial

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Mandela House

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Soweto

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Baragwanath Medical Centre (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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

4.8
based on 12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A day with Jacob

Deane_R, Apr 2024
Thank you to Jacob for a very memorable day out seeing Soweto and the apartheid museum. Also for taking us up the hill for a great view of Joburg. Communication was very good and clear. Would definitely recommend going on this day tour in their very comfortable Mercedes van. Would recommend that if possible more of the other side of Soweto is shown or talked about as well on the tour.

Great tour

richardkeisha, Jan 2023
This was one of the highlights of my visit to South Africa. Jacob & Life took good care of me. I enjoyed Soweto, Apartheid Museum, lunch... the visit to the Mandela House. Very accommodating.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the heartfelt feedback. Thank you for choosing Explore Joburg Pty Ltd for your tour services of our beautiful city of Johannesburg in South Africa.

Memorable tour

Sinara_F, Jul 2022
The Apartheid Museum + Soweto was an overwhelming experience to me. Kevin did a great job as a guide, giving me not only the touristic view, but also adding a priceless local perspective to everything he showed me. I felt safe and well-equipped with the team.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We pride ourselves on "real experiences" and are thrilled to have made your visit to Johannesburg one of a kind.

Soweto walkthrough was eye opening

LIONEL_C, Jun 2022
Excellent tour, but 2hrs is not enough for the Apartheid Museum which we found to be confusingly organized. Our driver/guide Kevin was very informative, and we appreciated the opportunity to walk through the Soweto shantytown and meet some of its inhabitants.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for taking the time to tour Soweto Township with Explore Joburg Pty Ltd. Connecting you to the people on the ground in ways that are thoughtful and mindful. Thank you for spending the day with Kelvin

Awesome Personalized Half Day Private Tour

Michael_B, Jan 2020
The two of us joined Jacob for this private half day tour during our Honeymoon, and it was absolutely perfect. We asked for an extra hour of sleep (granted, though you don't want to wait til it's too too hot) and Jacob picked us up in a new air conditioned Volvo and we started our tour. As Americans, we knew very little about Apartheid, and after this morning of conversation and historical immersion, we feel so much more informed. It's a super heavy topic, but Jacob is an intelligent and thoughtful guide who will introduce you to locals along the way to share different perspectives. Because it was a private tour, we were able to spend more time in the museum on our own and bagged lunch altogether. As for content, we learned a ton about Apartheid, Nelson Mandela, and general African and South African history, so you don't need a background in international affairs to find this tasteful museum and experience very special. Bring a little bit of cash so you can tip folks like the student tour guide at Nelson Mandela house, etc. I would recommend this tour, and Jacob as a guide, without hesitation. He made our experience in SA incredibly special. Thanks again!

Response from Host, Feb 2020

You two are a pleasure to host... any day. Thank you for visiting Johannesburg and most importantly for supporting us.

Great tour with Jacob

Katherine_A, Dec 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed my half day tour with Jacob. While I was on my own for the museum visits, we struck up fascinating conversation between the sites and he was able to share not only different aspects of Soweto but also a sense of day to day life, without intruding on people's lives. Highly recommend him!

Response from Host, Dec 2019

I had a great day with you my friend and look forward to you bringing the entire family when you come back.

Ich möchte nichts...

Michel_F, Nov 2022
Ich möchte nichts mitteilen. no I do not want... ich hasse es immer u überall einen Kommentar abzugeben

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