Soweto Guided Tour: Explore South Africa’s Most Famous Township

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto, South Africa’s most famous township. Explore historic landmarks, learn about the struggle against apartheid, and immerse yourself in the evolving fashion, food, and lifestyle of this dynamic community.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mandela House - This is the second house Mandela spent most of the time living in it while he was in Johannesburg, with he’s family and Ex wife Winnie Mandela
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - This is where the iconic 12 year old boy lost he’s last soul during the June 16 Soweto uprising
  • Walter Sisulu Square - South African…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Allow a regional expert to narrate the tale of the South Western Township, recognized as the cradle of South African democratic movements and endeavors.
This township, renowned as the most renowned and advanced in South Africa, is additionally distinctive for having two Nobel Peace laureates residing on the same avenue. It also stands as the sizeable…

Location
Mandela House
8115 Orlando West Street,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W2697enluigil
Feb 17, 2025
A bespoke, one-of-a-kind service - Shaun with the Socioolite Group was incredible and made sure everything was lined up. He’s very responsive while on tours and if anything does happen, he’s there to make sure and handle it for you with the guides, venues, hotels, etc. He’ll work well within your budget and does a great job accommodating to your preferences to create a custom experience. Whether taking a safari, planning a dinner and getting a reservation to a tough spot, a day trip for excursions, winelands, etc - he leaves no stone unturned to make sure you have the best experience. We used him for our honeymoon and would recommend him if you’re looking to plan and navigate any and all kinds of travel in South Africa.
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S5483bkguilhermep
Feb 15, 2025
Professional and impeccable service - Professional and impeccable service since the first contact until the end of the 5 days tour. Socioolite Travel & Tours team work really well to find the best solutions to match my expectations and fit my budget (transfers, hotels, tours and safari games). I hardly recommend this company.
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Elifayb_kek2024
Nov 18, 2024
Different from all other safari options, a unique experience in Sabi Sands and Kruger! - As travelers from another country, trusting people and making upfront payments can feel uncertain. However, Shaun and his team provided us with one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. We enjoyed two different safari adventures in Sabi Sands and Kruger Park—one on paved roads with a more distant view of the animals, and the other an off-road journey offering a more exclusive experience. Our guide, Mylord, was incredibly kind and went above and beyond to help us spot the wildlife. A big thank you to Shaun and his team for making our holiday truly extraordinary!
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Peray1
Nov 18, 2024
Great experience at best value possible - We had Kruger and Sabi Sands Safaris with Socioolite. Shaun and his team were extremely helpful on each stage. They made sure we are on good hands on each step. They were always available regardless of the time. We have reached out to 10+ companies and Socioolite offered the best value, and made things possible that others could not. Thanks Shaun and the team, we will be back.
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Nontlantlam1
Aug 2, 2024
Best travel agency - If you want to go anywhere, I highly recommend SociooliteTravel & Tours if you want zero regrets. Shawn plan everything in detail
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Boardingpass758137
Jul 15, 2024
10/10 - Wonderful experience! Did not miss a beat with all the knowledge. Would definitely recommend for those who are interested in learning about the culture and history. Thank you for allowing us into your world.
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Trek33667211334
Jul 4, 2024
Kruger and panorama tour - Very good agency - arranged Kruger safari and transfers flights etc. Shaun was a very clear communicator, letting me know about transfers meeting times etc. lovely safari camp in Kruger and panorama tour - had a great time.
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Katerina_nyangi
Feb 9, 2024
I would do it all again with Shawn and team! - Shawn and team were the best. They were friendly, ensured I felt safe, gave me the right information, tried to ensure my experience fit what I was looking for as a person and even went out of their way and also ensured that it was all curated with the best price possible even if it meant a lower profit to themselves. I really had a fabulous experience of visiting Soweto, Joburg CBD where I got some history of the art scene and the magnificent Mariam Makeba grafitti and a visit to the Mandela House. We had a local lunch together in Soweto while indulging in cultural conversation. Highly recommend.
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D7071fabrunoc
Jan 5, 2024
Excellent Tour - We had a wonderfull experience with Shaun! We strongly recommend the tour. Shaun is very nice guide, he went out of his way to make sure that we had the best experience on knowing deeply the city roots and history.
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Breanam2022
Oct 9, 2023
Amazing & Educational Experience - I was grateful to have the opportunity to have Shaun as our local tour guide. He was amazing, shared educational details about each location, took great photos of us along the away and kept us safe/comfortable in the two days we spent touring with him! Shaun answered all of our questions and gave us a personalized experience that I will never forget. I left the tour with so much insight and knowledge that I didn’t have before my arrival in South Africa. You won’t be disappointed by booking him!
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).