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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour

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Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
Top rated
4.8513856 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8513856 out of 5 stars
397 reviews

Discover the city center of Johannesburg, whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers bring Manhattan island to mind. Continue towards Soweto, Johannesburg's south western township, a symbol of the fight for freedom.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Portuguese
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Pick-up from Johannesburg hotels and surrounding areas.

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Lorenzo – Italy

Our driver was one of the best we ever had! Really patient with us. And also the guide for the museum was so good!!

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Athanasia – Greece

I had a fantastic experience on the tour! Our guide, Vincent, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey really enjoyable. He shared so much interesting information. I would highly recommend this tour!

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Highlights

  • Learn about the history of Soweto
  • Visit Mandela's House
  • Visit Hector Pieterson
  • Experience a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighborhood life

Full description

Depart from your hotel, heading to the southwest township of Johannesburg. Take a route through Johannesburg's southern suburbs and see the sleek cars and spacious freeways.
Next, discover Johannesburg city with its tall buildings, most of them built during the apartheid era, while you make your way to Soweto. Watch the beautiful scenery disappear as you enter Soweto.
Pass by 2 iconic landmarks that used to generate power in the township of Soweto and are now normally used for bungee jumping. Drive through Soweto heading to the famous Hector Pieterson Museum with its dark history about the youth uprising in 1976.
From here, drive through the township for sightseeing, and finally, head to Mandela House Museum on Vilakazi Street. In the museum, you will learn about the father of the nation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who became a world icon.
Finally, hop back into the tour vehicle returning to your hotel. On route, you will pass by FNB stadium also known as Soccer City or The Calabash, which hosted the opening and closing matches of the 2010 World Cup finals.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop off
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance fees to Mandela House and Hector Peterson
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

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  • Please do not carry any luggage

From $64.67 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 397 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Lorenzo – ItalyMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Our driver was one of the best we ever had! Really patient with us. And also the guide for the museum was so good!!
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Athanasia – GreeceApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
I had a fantastic experience on the tour! Our guide, Vincent, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey really enjoyable. He shared so much interesting information. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Luda – AustraliaApril 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was James. We found him very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. He was very passionate about history and took time to share that passion with us even on a cold rainy day. We felt safe and very comfortable at every stop. Tip: have some cash in hand. Although all the entrance fees were covered, tips were welcome for the student guide and also street performers at Mandela House. We were so glad that we booked the tour as it really changed our perception of Johannesburg and its surroundings, especially with tour guide as James. Everyone seemed to know him! Really enjoyed our time today.

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Activity provider:African Eagle Johannesburg Day Tours
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