Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

4.8 (931 reviews) Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

What's included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. FNB Stadium
    15m
    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.
  2. 15m
    We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
  3. 30m
    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.
  4. Regina Mundi Catholic Church
    Pass by
    We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
  5. Walter Sisulu Square
    Pass by
    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.
  6. Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  7. Vilakazi Street
    45m
    We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street,
    past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and
    Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
  8. Mandela House
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson
    Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
  9. Orlando Towers
    Pass by
    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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please note that pick up times will vary depending on your pick up location.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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