Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria | 5 hours

29 Reviews | Johannesburg
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Ready to visit a city within a city? Ready to experience photo genetic, bustling Soweto? Let’s go! On this half day tour in Soweto you will view all the historical sites in the world famous location.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Local guide
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
  • Cultural tour of Soweto on a Tuk-Tuk
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee Nelson Mandela House Museum
  • Tuk Tuk ride fee excluded

Overview

Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture. From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.

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Collection from any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg between 07:30am – 09:30am and 13:30 – 14:30. Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 13:30 and 17h30. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • FNB Stadium

    On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.

    10 minutes

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    We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.

    10 minutes

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    Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.

    30 minutes

  • Regina Mundi

    We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.

    25 minutes

  • Walter Sisulu Square

    Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.

    30 minutes

  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

    The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976. The Hector Pieterson Museum is currently closed due to COVID 19 regulations this site will be viewed from the outside with a full description from your guide.

    30 minutes

  • Vilakazi Street

    We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

    30 minutes

  • Mandela House

    Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)

    20 minutes

  • Orlando Towers

    The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost and time permitting)

    25 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Incredible Experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Prince was absolutely amazing! I had taken several tours during my time in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and this tour was by far the most impactful. Prince’s extensive knowledge about Soweto and its people and history helped paint a vibrant picture while touring such iconic and relevant places and monuments. Being able to go into the villages and meet the people was by far the most amazing experience. I am deeply touched by my time on this tour. My advice: bring tissues!

Soweto tour great

Published on May, 2024

Hi the tour was great and are guide Sello very kind and ready to all our questions! We had to shorten our tour due to our flights, but we were still able to appreciate Soweto history

Great Experience with a Good Company

Published on Apr, 2024

The trip was arranged solo as I couldn't do it within normal hours. The staff worked out a timeframe that was suitable for me. Ali picked me up on time in an impeccably clean vehicle. After some getting to know you, I asked Ali if we could adjust the itinerary somewhat as there were some things I wanted to skip and other things I wanted to see. As it was a solo tour, Ali was more than happy to adjust everything on-the-fly. I had an excellent driving tour of the more important aspects of Johannesburg, getting a holistic take on the city. The Soweto part of the tour was informative and there was even a brief walk into the poorer areas, which was completely safe and eye-opening. The best part of the trip was the guide, Ali. He was very knowledgeable about the political, economic and social challenges facing Johannesburg historically, currently and in the future. I felt like I recieved a full course on the city in the 3 hour tour. Very highly recommended. This company also helped me book a safari in Kruger. Rishen did an excellent job setting all of this up.

Recommended!

Published on Jun, 2023

Very good experience with an oversight of Soweto and Johannesburg including the Tuk Tuk tour. Our MoAfrica tour guides were very knowleable and kind. 100% recommended.

Soweto the best of Johannesburg

Published on Feb, 2023

Our guide was knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the areas and museums we visited. We were picked up at the airport and had an afternoon tour then dropped off at our hotel. Luggage was safe and a great way to visit and learn of customs and sites when we only had a day in Johannesburg.

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