South Africa History: Pretoria to Soweto Tour

Immerse yourself in South Africa’s history on this guided day tour of Pretoria, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum. Explore the Voortrekker Museum, Union Buildings, Soweto, and learn about the country’s apartheid era at the museum. Don’t miss this deep dive into South Africa’s fascinating past!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apartheid Museum - The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the role of the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Local guide
  • All activities
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive full-day exploration of Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto, and renowned Apartheid sites to immerse yourself deeply into the history of South Africa. The tour includes a visit to Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria that stores the historical narrative of the Afrikaaners folk of South Africa and the ‘Great Trek’. You’ll also get a chance…

Location
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Discover55735566434
Mar 29, 2026
History and culture - A great tour that will gives a balanced vision of history with plenty of time to takes pictures and learn a lot. I was guided by Mike who is very knowledgeable and friendly. He dropped me right at the airport at the end of the day which made my last day in South Africa easy to manage.
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Essien3736gp
Mar 18, 2026
Interesting piece of history about apartheid. - Fun and interesting tour with Byron as guide. Byron knew a lot to tell and brought us safely to all locations. A lot of information about Mandela, apartheid and Soweto. Highly recommended.
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Apoct_7474
Feb 20, 2026
A private, authentic tour of South Africa’s history and culture that felt safe, personal, and unforgettable. - This tour was hands down one of the best decisions I made in South Africa. It was just me and my guide, Marvin, which made the experience personal, intimate, and exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to truly understand the history and culture of South Africa, especially the real story of Apartheid, and this tour exceeded my expectations. Marvin was incredibly knowledgeable, patient with all my questions, and made me feel safe the entire time as a solo traveler. I loved being able to move at my own pace without a big group, and I even got to try a local beer with deep cultural roots that was delicious. If you want a meaningful, immersive experience rather than something rushed and touristy, ask for Marvin. Once you book there are no additional fees. We started at 8am and ended at 5pm but I had the option to end any time I wanted to. The tour was so great I wanted to keep going. I didn’t just take a tour—I gained perspective and made a friend. I’ll definitely be back from Brooklyn, NY.
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Lorenzo
Feb 15, 2026
Capetown w marvin - I love my experience, Capetown is a nice city! Marvin, our guide it’s the best guide i meet in my life, i love it. I will back here!
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Gchammet
Jan 10, 2026
Very knowledgeable and professional driver/tour guide. On time. Clean safe vehicle. Very pleased. - Thoroughly enjoyable trip. Very pleased with the value and attention we received. It seems like a lot to do in one day, but it was very manageable. Great to get out of the hotel on the first day and not succumb to jet lag. Great introduction to the two cities.
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Seaside48402035485
Nov 21, 2025
I had an amazing and wonderful experience on this trip. There’s so much history about South Africa that I did know. - I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Marvin my guide was very knowledgeable about the history of each place we visited and was quite eager and proud to share that history. I only wished I could have spent more time at the Apartheid Museum, but I do understand it was a lot to pack into one day.
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Ernest_l
Sep 12, 2025
It is a very good tour to... - It is a very good tour to understand apartheid and the continuing struggles. Also about the growth of the country We had very good guide
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G4355gasuzannem
Jul 24, 2025
Our new Friend Marvin - Our guided tour Marvin took us on was exceptional Both my husband and I enjoyed our time with him so much. Marvin insured our comfort and safety from the very beginning of our excursion. It is so impressive how knowledgeable he is in the rich history of the area, we learned so much. He really went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible because of the time constraints we had to get to the airport in time for our flight. We have full confidence in recommending Marvin and will book with him again on our next visit. Thank you for an enriching experience, wishing you success in all your future endeavours.
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Dianna
Jul 4, 2025
Marvin was attentive, knowledgble and kind. He adjusted as needed for our group (74 to 13) highly recommend him !!! - Marvin was on time and prepared. His car was comfortable and well equipped. He told us a lot of history and highlights Great cultural guide
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Tourist17599219262
Apr 14, 2025
Two cities in one fantastic tour - Great tour with a fantastic tour guide. Michael was very knowledgeable and professional. He timed the tour perfectly and honestly answered all our questions. He created great atmosphere. We had a great day & wished the tour didn't have to end. Warmly recommend, especially for those with limited time. The tour covers a lot of ground in one day.
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).