Soweto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, City Tour and Apartheid Museum
Newtown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Explore Soweto's key attractions with a local guide and visit the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Enjoy a Johannesburg city tour aboard an iconic open-top hop-on hop-off double-deck bus.
Hop-On Hop-Off Johannesburg and Soweto Small Group Tour
This 2-hour small group tour explores Soweto’s key sites, combined with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Johannesburg’s historic neighborhoods. It suits visitors interested in South Africa’s history and culture.
Highlights
- Explore Johannesburg with a hop-on hop-off bus tour featuring audio commentary
- Visit the Apartheid Museum and learn about the country’s history
- Tour Vilakazi Street in Soweto, including Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House
- See the Orlando Towers and the world’s highest Suspended Catch Air Device (SCAD) Freefall
- Visit the Hector Pietersen Memorial and other historical sites in Soweto
Description
Join a Soweto resident guide for a 2-hour small group tour of the township, known for its rich history and cultural significance. See where Nelson Mandela lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career in South Africa.
After the Soweto tour, continue exploring Johannesburg at your own pace using the hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. The bus tour covers historic neighborhoods and key attractions linked to the apartheid struggle. You can get on and off as often as you like.
City Tour Stops Include:
- Melrose Arch
- Mandela Foundation
- Mandela's Homes in Houghton
- Scenic Photo Stop at Munroe Drive
- Constitution Hill
- Mining District
- Gold Reef City Casino Hotel (transfer point for Soweto tour)
- Apartheid Museum
- Newtown
- Neighbourgoods Market (Saturdays only)
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Military Museum
Soweto Small Group Tour Highlights:
- FNB Stadium
- Welcome to Soweto sign
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Soweto Towers
- Orlando Stadium
- Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Mandela House
- Soweto Brewery Ubuntu Kraal
Additional Information
The tour includes a free hotel shuttle from Sandton and Melrose Arch to the meeting point:
- Southern Sun Sandton: 09:00 AM
- The Maslow: 09:08 AM
- The Hilton: 09:12 AM
- Radisson Blu Gautrain: 09:18 AM
- Da Vinci Hotel: 09:25 AM
- Melrose Arch (Outside Fire & Ice): 09:12 AM
The return shuttle departs Rosebank to Sandton at 5:25 PM.
Visit Mandela House, now a museum at 8115 Vilakazi Street, which chronicles Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy. Nearby is Desmond Tutu’s former home. Experience Soweto’s markets, community life, and important historical sites like Soccer City and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, once the world’s largest hospital.
The Orlando Towers also feature the world’s highest Suspended Catch Air Device (SCAD) Freefall. Enjoy local food and drinks at the Chaf Pozi shisa nyama and shebeen. Pass by Orlando Stadium, the first sports venue built for black South Africans in a residential area.
Includes
- Hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Soweto guided small group tour
Excludes
- Entrance tickets to museums and attractions
Important Information
- Each Soweto tour connects with the hop-on hop-off bus returning to Rosebank, stopping at the Apartheid Museum along the route.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and water. Mornings are recommended to avoid afternoon heat and crowds.
