Johannesburg & Soweto: Full-Day Experience
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Discover Johannesburg and Soweto on a full-day cultural journey. Visit Constitution Hill, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street and the Apartheid Museum, and enjoy a traditional lunch.
This full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour suits groups of four or more seeking a comprehensive South African history and culture experience.
Highlights
- Explore South Africa’s history at Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum.
- Walk along Vilakazi Street, the former home of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
- Enjoy a traditional South African lunch in Soweto.
Description
This approximately 8-hour guided tour begins with hotel or O.R. Tambo International Airport pick-up in Johannesburg.
The itinerary includes:
- Constitution Hill – Human Rights Precinct (about 1 hour): Tour the former prison complex now housing South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
- FNB Stadium – Soweto Gateway (photo stop, 10 minutes): View this iconic stadium symbolizing South Africa’s sports and political history.
- Diepkloof Informal Settlement Drive-Through (20 minutes): Experience daily life in one of Soweto’s communities from the vehicle.
- Hector Pieterson Museum & Memorial (30 minutes): Visit the museum commemorating the 1976 student uprising.
- Vilakazi Street Walk & Lunch (90 minutes): Walk along the only street to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners, followed by a traditional South African lunch and local craft market visit.
- Mandela House (optional, 20 minutes): Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home museum (entrance fee not included).
- Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg (about 2 hours): Explore interactive exhibits depicting South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy.
What’s Included
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off within Johannesburg
- Professional, licensed guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Entry fees to Constitution Hill, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Apartheid Museum
- Traditional South African lunch at Vilakazi Street
Excludes
- Mandela House entrance fee (optional visit)
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Additional food or drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Any activities not listed under “What’s Included”
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. The tour runs daily; morning departures avoid afternoon heat and traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, and Vilakazi Street in Soweto, along with a traditional South African lunch.
The tour begins with a pick-up from your Johannesburg hotel or O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
This tour is designed for groups of four or more.
Yes, a traditional South African lunch in Soweto is included.
At Constitution Hill, you will explore South Africa’s human rights history at the former prison complex now serving as a human rights precinct.
Vilakazi Street is located in Soweto, Johannesburg, and is notable for being the former home of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your place, especially for groups of four or more.
Entry to the Apartheid Museum is typically included, but check the tour details for confirmation.
The tour runs daily, but check the website for current operating days and hours.
