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Soweto Tour

SowetoJohannesburg / Pretoria
Soweto Tour
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Hotel Pickup Available

We collect from any hotel or address in Johannesburg / Pretoria.

Overview

This immersive township excursion provides an authentic look into the cultural diversity and political history of Soweto. The tour explores iconic landmarks including the FNB Soccer Stadium and the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital while driving through diverse neighborhoods like Diepkloof. Visitors experience a guided walk through the Motsoaledi informal settlement to interact with the local community before visiting the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum. The journey continues to the world-famous Vilakazi Street where travelers can see the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The experience concludes at the colorful Orlando Towers and includes a traditional African meal at a local restaurant

Included

  • Collection and drop off from any hotel or address in Johannesburg or Pretoria
  • Services of a professional registered local tour guide
  • Traditional African meal at a Soweto restaurant
  • Entrance fee for the Hector Pieterson Museum
  • Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi

Not Included

  • Beverages with the meal
  • Entrance fees for the Mandela House Museum
  • Purchases of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver

Itinerary

1

Township Orientation

Drive past FNB Stadium and Baragwanath Hospital to enter the heart of Soweto

2

Community Interaction

Guided walk through Motsoaledi informal settlement to meet residents and learn about daily life

3

Historical Landmarks

Formal tour of the Hector Pieterson Museum and a walk down the historic Vilakazi Street

4

Cultural Hub

Traditional lunch followed by a visit to the vibrant Orlando Towers before the return journey

Important Information

  • Address Required Please provide the full street address for your door-to-door pickup
  • Morning Pickup window from 07h30 to 09h30
  • Afternoon Pickup window from 13h30 to 14h30
  • Return drop-off times typically range from 13h30 to 17h30
  • Flight Advice Domestic departures after 19h30 and international after 21h00
  • Cancellation Policy 30-day notice forfeits 25% and 20-day notice forfeits 50% and 7-day notice forfeits 100%