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Half-Day Soweto Tour: Explore Vibrancy and Culture of Johannesburg's Lively Part
4.8
889 Ratings
Johannesburg
On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.
On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- FNB Stadium - As the journey to Soweto begins, the National Football Stadium comes into view, known for hosting the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 World Cup. The tour proceeds into the Diepkloof area, where a stroll past vendors offering a variety of goods awaits.
- Baragwanath - The tour heads to the heart of Soweto, passing by the…
- FNB Stadium - As the journey to Soweto begins, the National Football Stadium comes into view, known for hosting the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 World Cup. The tour proceeds into the Diepkloof area, where a stroll past vendors offering a variety of goods awaits.
- Baragwanath - The tour heads to the heart of Soweto, passing by the expansive Baragwanath Hospital, a bustling taxi rank, and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
- Motsoaledi Street - The first stop in Soweto is at the Motsoaledi informal settlement. A guided walk through the sandy streets offers a glimpse into local life, with visits to dwellings and a typical informal settlement daycare supported by MoAfrika Tours and its visitors. Engage with the residents and discover more about their lifestyle.
- Regina Mundi - The journey continues through Orlando West to the vibrant center of Soweto, pausing outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a brief overview.
- Walter Sisulu Square - Located in the heart of Kliptown, Soweto, Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), officially known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is a significant landmark.
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - Situated in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, the Hector Pieterson Museum is a prominent museum located two blocks from where Hector Pieterson was tragically shot on June 16, 1976.
- Vilakazi Street - The tour proceeds down the lively Vilakazi Street, passing by notable monuments and the residences of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, as well as Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
- Mandela House - If time allows, there is an opportunity to visit the Nelson Mandela Museum (at your own expense).
- Orlando Towers - The morning concludes at the impressive Soweto Towers. Lunch is not included, so feel free to purchase food and drinks (at your own expense) from a café, explore the craft market, and enjoy people-watching or participate in bungee jumping from the towers (at your own expense and if time permits).
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
FNB Stadium
Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(889 Ratings)
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Consuelos509
Mar 24, 2026
Best Tour ever in South Africa - I really recommend this tour, all the team are very helpfully and kind. I really love it. Best tour ever!!! KHUTSO Modishane
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Cobnbob
Mar 18, 2026
Two thumbs up! - Really enjoyed this tour. The stops were varied and well paced. Tshepo was super informative, especially sharing some personal stories. The tour of one of the neighborhoods with a resident was enlightening. Thanks so much.
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Globetrotting447420
Mar 18, 2026
Outstanding 1/2 day tour of Soweto with knowledgeable and personable guide - My husband and I had an amazing experience with Khutso. He was polite, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. He provided an in depth overview of Soweto and provided contextual South African history. I highly recommend this half-day tour and Khutso as a guide. Thank you.
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833imagineg
Mar 13, 2026
A Powerful and Edutaining Trip - Khutso guided us on an informative trip through Soweto. He introduced us to people from Soweto who spoke not only about the history of the area, but their hopes for its future. Khutso was accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Pamhy8463bs
Mar 11, 2026
Eye opening! - My guide Carson was awesome! Very knowledgeable and flexible. He answered all my questions and I had a lot. My highlight was going to the Community and visiting the kindergarten school. Seeing the poverty these people live in touched my heart. Thanks Carson for a great tour!
Pam from Virginia
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235marcusr
Mar 10, 2026
Neat insight to Soweto with a solid guide - My wide and I greatly enjoyed this trip, and our guide Tonyiko really took it from a good tour to a brilliant one being a regular at many locations and a true local in the community with top tier banter and scholar like knowledge of the history surrounding Soweto and the path to ending Apartheid
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Paul_c
Mar 8, 2026
Soweto -> style - Such a good tour, giving the layout, landmarks, and history of a very very cool place. Fashion, food, style…
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Tristanalexanderc
Feb 28, 2026
Good insights to Soweto - Good Tour! Our guide Thomas was really helpful and gave a lot of background information. Would recommend :)
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Milicad786
Feb 19, 2026
Lovely experience! - Very nice half day tour through Soweto. This service is super friendly, picked us up from our accomodation and treated us with utmost care! We had a lovely experience.
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Loh_asia
Mar 23, 2026
Fantastic tour with passionate guide but shortened itinerary - The tour was fantastic and I had a good time. Shout out to our guide Clement who was extremely passionate and gave very insightful info on Soweto's history, culture and social life.
The only letdown was that our actual itinerary was only 120 minutes, which was 50 minutes short of the advertised itinerary of 170 minutes. Clement explained that he had to cut short the tour in order to drop two guests off at the airport early. So, felt a bit shortchanged.
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