Full Day Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Tour
Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Discover the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on a day trip. Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Hector Pieterson Museum, and the Mandela House.
This private day trip from Johannesburg is ideal for visitors interested in South Africa’s township culture, history, and apartheid era landmarks.
Highlights
- Discover the cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on a guided day trip
- Explore the Apartheid Museum and learn about segregation and oppression
- See Nelson Mandela’s house, where he lived during his presidency
- Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, a symbol of resistance
- Enjoy a traditional South African lunch at a local restaurant
Description
Begin with hotel pickup in Johannesburg and drive to Houghton Estate, passing Nelson Mandela’s former residence. Visit the Munro Drive Viewpoint, a World War II monument with views over the large man-made subtropical forest.
Travel through Hillbrow, a diverse neighborhood shaped by African immigrants, and cross the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Continue to Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort representing South Africa’s path to democracy.
Pass the historic mining district and stop at Standard Bank Ferreira Mine, one of the city’s first prospecting sites. Visit the Maboneng Precinct, an area revived with restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and studios.
Explore the Apartheid Museum for an in-depth look at South Africa’s segregation era, then pass the FNB Stadium. Visit Diepkloof Park in Soweto, known for its professional residents, and pass the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Stop at the Orlando Towers and Vilakazi Street, the only street to have housed two Nobel Laureates. Have a traditional lunch at Sakhumzi Restaurant on Vilakazi Street, featuring local dishes like umngqusho, mogodu, and dombolo.
Tour Nelson Mandela’s former home, now a museum, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, commemorating resistance against apartheid. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Johannesburg.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Traditional buffet lunch at Sakhumzi Restaurant
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Johannesburg surroundings
- Admission tickets for Constitution Hill and Mandela House
Excludes
- Personal purchases
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. Morning departures are recommended for optimal sightseeing and manageable crowds.
