Johannesburg and Soweto Apartheid Full Day Tour
Ormonde, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Explore the heart of bustling Johannesburg, the third largest city in Africa. Visit various Soweto areas where the history of Apartheid began in 1948. Learn about and understand the country's difficult past with a local, knowledgeable guide.
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour Including Soweto and Apartheid Museum
This full-day guided tour in Johannesburg suits travelers interested in South Africa’s history and urban landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore central Johannesburg and view landmark buildings
- Visit Constitutional Hill Museum
- Learn about South Africa's apartheid history with a local guide
Description
Experience a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum, operating Wednesday through Sunday. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the full-day excursion.
Begin in central Johannesburg, Africa’s third-largest city, passing notable landmarks such as Hillbrow Tower, Ponte City, Sentech and Carlton Centre Towers, and the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Visit Constitutional Hill, a former prison and military fort turned museum that traces South Africa’s journey to democracy.
Continue to Soweto, a township central to South Africa’s struggle during apartheid. Key stops include the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Nelson Mandela’s former home. You will also see significant sites such as Desmond Tutu’s and Winnie Mandela’s houses, an informal settlement, the Soweto cooling towers, Baragwanath Hospital, and Vilakazi Street.
Lunch is provided at a well-known local shebeen. After the tour, return to your hotel comfortably by bus.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable vehicle
- Driver/guide services
- Entrance to the Apartheid Museum
- Lunch at a local shebeen
- Visit to Vilakazi Street
- Entry to Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Views of Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Winnie Mandela’s houses
- View of an informal settlement
- View of Soweto cooling towers and Baragwanath Hospital
- Visit to Constitutional Hill
- Bottled water provided
- WiFi on board
- City map
Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Dress casually with comfortable walking shoes recommended
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. Morning departures help avoid midday heat and traffic delays.
