Apartheid Museum, Soweto & Mandela Tour
Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Explore Nelson Mandela's cell,the Apartheid Museum,/Soweto. Visit the Apartheid Museum,Nelson Mandela house,and walk along Vilakazi Street,visit Hector Pieterson memorial place,and Constitutional Hill
This full-day guided tour in Johannesburg and Soweto suits history enthusiasts wanting to explore South Africa’s key apartheid-era sites.
Highlights
- Discover Constitutional Hill, including Mandela’s and Gandhi’s prison cells
- Visit Nelson Mandela’s home and Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto
- Walk along Vilakazi Street, the only street where two Nobel laureates lived
- Learn about South Africa’s past and the anti-apartheid movement
- Experience the Apartheid Museum's powerful exhibitions
Description
Begin with a guided tour of Constitutional Hill, a former prison complex turned museum that chronicles South Africa’s journey to democracy. It houses the Constitutional Court and held key figures like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Visit Mandela’s cell, where he was detained for seven years, and the Gandhi cell. While traveling, enjoy views of Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Bridge.
Next, explore the Apartheid Museum to gain insight into South Africa’s apartheid history. Note that the museum is closed every Monday.
The tour then proceeds to Soweto township, a significant site in the anti-apartheid movement. See Nelson Mandela’s former home, walk Vilakazi Street—the only street worldwide where two Nobel Prize winners lived—and visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial. A walking tour of this historic area provides deeper understanding of the nation’s struggle for freedom.
Includes
- Visits to iconic heritage sites in Johannesburg and Soweto
- Entry to the Apartheid Museum
- Walking tour of Vilakazi Street
- View of Nelson Mandela’s house in Soweto
- Visit to Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Drive through Nelson Mandela Bridge
- Visit to Soweto Museum
- Visit to Constitutional Hill and Nelson Mandela’s cell
- All entrance fees included
- Transportation provided
- Bottle of water
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks
- Souvenirs
Important Information
- This tour offers an emotional and insightful experience on South Africa’s history
- Focus on the anti-apartheid movement
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and plan to wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour operates daily except Mondays due to the Apartheid Museum closure. Morning departures are recommended to maximize time at each site.
