Soweto & Johannesburg: Explore South Africa's Heritage

Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of Soweto, South Africa’s cultural hub, on a guided tour. Explore by bike, walking, or e-scooter and uncover the past, present, and future of this iconic township.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mandela House - The Nelson Mandela National Museum, often called Mandela House, is situated on Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa. This is where Nelson Mandela resided from 1946 to 1962.
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Pieterson Museum is a significant museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Bicycle use
  • Local Guide
  • Segway use
  • Museum Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

NB) Please note if Poverty porn is what you looking for this is not the tour for you, we are not the company that showcases poor people or invades people’s privacy for our guest’s satisfaction.
Howeve, what we do is showcase the beauty and what makes South Africa a unique destination.
On this excursion, we will be exploring Soweto & Johannesburg.
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Location
Mandela House
8115 Orlando West Street,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sharonda7
Nov 18, 2024
The best authentic experience! - Visiting Soweto and learning about the rich culture and bravery of the Soweto community was such a blessing. Lebo (our guide) and Murundeni (our driver) helped us to feel welcomed and comfortable. We learned so much about the beautiful history of Soweto that will never be forgotten. The bike riding through the city and having lunch was amazing. It Truly was an enriching experience!
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Nomfundom162
Mar 26, 2023
Soweto walking tour - What a friendly staff, from the admitnistrator to the driver who picked me up, to the guide who gave me an exciting tour of Soweto. We had such a great time. My money was well spent
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Peterg_dy
Dec 19, 2022
This is Sowetoooo and really nightlife at Johannesburg woooo!! - The best way to get to know Soweto and party and have a true Johannesburg nightlife experience like a local with locals, they are always there, they take you to many places and you feel safe at all times, without fear or doubt do it without thinking twice
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P710ynlisag
Nov 29, 2022
Walking tour in Soweto - It was an amazing tour in Soweto with a local guide. The meeting point was easily reachable with an Uber, afterwards we walked around for 3 hours. There were lots of interesting information and also a museum was included. We finished with a local beer together with the guide which added a personal note to the tour. We recommend!
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Jt
Aug 14, 2022
A fabulous and powerful intro to Soweto - This was a bike tour around Soweto, with visits to the Mandela House and the devastating Hector Pieterson museum included. We biked around 10 miles/ 16km and our guide Phiwe have us an excellent introduction to the history and culture of Soweto. If you're in Joburg for more than a night, I HIGHLY recommend this - only the apartheid museum has been a more impactful experience to me as a foreign visitor to Joburg. Street art, culture, history and a bit of exercise - what more could you ask?
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Yair
Aug 1, 2022
Great experiences in Johannesburg - We had several experiences with honest travel, Soweto walking tour, inner city walking tour and Pan Africa cooking dinner. Everything was just perfect,our guide Tyrese is knowledgeable, and pleasent, arrived on time, always smiles, I highly recommend them
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Docmh1970
Jun 21, 2022
Must see - a must! - Must see in Jo’burg! A great experience not to be missed. Whether by scooter or on foot. Our guide made it a very special experience. Be sure to ask Phew! He made our day perfect. A great experience not to be missed. Whether with scooter or on foot. Our guide made it a very special experience. Be sure to ask Phew.
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Niallvb
Jun 13, 2022
Authentic and great value Soweto experience with knowledgeable and helpful guides. - With escooters,our guides Phiwe and Mike could take us to interesting streets that buses cant access, we could get to places wiickly and it was really fun. I am 62 yet the escooter was easy to use. Our guides were from Soweto and knew many of the folks around Soweto, they showed us what a wonderful community vibe there is in Soweto. The cost was very reasonable, includes entry into Hector Pietersen museum and Nelson Mandela house. Phiwe and Mike were extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much from our visit, it was both fun and somewhat sobering when you learn the history of Soweto, so much connected to the history of South Africa and the Apartheid regieme. Despite the history and hardship, the community of Soweto continues to demonstrate its strength and character. We would certainly take this tour again, it was truly one of the highlights of our visit to South Africa.
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Lugosi79
Apr 23, 2022
Must do while in Joburg - Unforgettable experience with amazing tour guide. If you are not in shape, choose e bike, otherwise enjoy cycling in biggest township in the world.
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Jarexit
Feb 27, 2022
Essential South African Experience - Soweto is the most important tourist spot in Joburg but obviously I wouldn't be comfortable going there alone. That's where Tye came in! He showed me around and educated me while keeping me laughing the whole way, which was very impressive! There were plenty of highlights but nothing hit me harder than the Hector Pieterson Museum. It is a struggle to face that ugly past but I came away with a greater perspective of this country's progression, still with problems today but an incredible place all the same. If you're thinking of doing this tour, then go through this company for sure!
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).