Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and City Tour from Johannesburg

5.0 (1 reviews) Pretoria, South Africa
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Discover the city center of Johannesburg; whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers irresistibly bring Manhattan Island to mind. Continue towards  Soweto (Johannesburg’s South Western Township) a symbol of the fight for freedom. Finally, we visit the Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

This tour will begin by discoverying Johannesburg's beauty and wealth by discovering its urban environment. You will then visit the inspiring Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century South Africa. The exhibits are from film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories of Apartheid. Thereafter you will get the opportunity to discover the former south-african president's house, in which you will hear about the Mandela family's history and times spent in Soweto.

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and City Tour from Johannesburg

Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Additional fees

What to expect

  1. Apartheid Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001. The Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.
  2. Mandela House
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Mandela House is the house where Nelson Mandela lived until he was forced underground in 1961. It is located on the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane Street. He moved there in 1946. In 1999 it was declared a National Heritage Site.
  3. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Hector Pieterson Museum, situated in Soweto, commemorate the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative site is just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot in 1976.
  4. Johannesburg
    Pass by
    Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, by population and is also known as Jozi or Joburg. There are plenty of historic and attractive sites in Joburg like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill or the Hector Pieterson Museum.
  5. Regina Mundi Catholic Church
    Pass by
    Regina Mundi Church is one of South Africa's most historically significant churches. During the apartheid era, it became a safe meeting place for anti-apartheid activists and a symbol of hope and resistance. The church still bears marks from the 1976 Soweto Uprising, including bullet holes and damaged stained-glass windows, serving as a powerful reminder of the country's struggle for freedom.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please tell us your accommodation address so we can pick you up on time.

Kindly note we are not able to collect from Hotels within the OR Tambo Airport District and Kempton Park.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please note: The Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House Museum will be closed on November 4, 2026, due to a public holiday.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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