South Africa · SOWETO & TOWNSHIP TOURS
These run with local guides and most pair Soweto with the Apartheid Museum, which needs two hours of its own. The 15 below differ on group size, whether lunch is included and how much of the day is walking, each priced and timed.
Use the open-top bus to explore Rosebank, Constitution Hill, downtown Johannesburg, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Newtown, the Zoo, and more. Audio commentary comes in eight languages. Add the two-hour Soweto tour for a live guide, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson, Orlando Stadium, and Vilakazi Street.
“how humerus is our Mzantsi guide, especially soweto tour”
Spend 3 to 4 hours with a local guide such as Camissa, Godfrey, Jerry, or Sakhe, visiting District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu. You will walk through Langa, meet residents, visit a kindergarten school when available, and hear the stories behind the Gugulethu Seven and Amy Bichel memorials. Pickup from central Cape Town is included.
“The tour was excellent. The two guides, both of whom were brought up and still live in Langa were great. Full of stories and information about life in the township. Also worth mentioning was top quality transport and driving. Highly recommended.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Johannesburg and Soweto in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide. Visit Constitution Hill, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Orlando Towers, FNB Stadium, and the Apartheid Museum. Guides may include Nathi, Bobo, or Matti, and the small group size keeps the day personal.
“Smooth day! Very informative and entertaining as well. It was only myself and 1 other so the experience was awesome. Bo Bo is very proud and chill and loves his job. I look forward to recommending to my friends.”
Ride Johannesburg’s open-top sightseeing bus from Rosebank, using eight-language audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and flexible hop-on, hop-off stops. See Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Foundation, and more. Add a two-hour guided Soweto extension for a closer look at Orlando West and East.
“The bus narration on the main bus was very informative. The Soweto tour was good, the guide was great but was very cramped on the smaller bus. For folks thinking to spend time at some of the stops it's tough. Both Constitution Hill and the Arpatheid museum need several hours each.”
Spend about five hours exploring Soweto with a local guide such as Tshepo, Prince, Cpho, or Erick. Visit an informal settlement, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Mandela’s former home, Freedom Square, and Soweto Towers. Hotel pickup, drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and onboard WiFi are included. Mandela House entry, food, and drinks cost extra.
“It was a wonderful tour that provided a different insight to Soweto. Deneko was an amazing guide, personable and passionate.”
Spend four hours walking through Soweto with guides such as Maweza, Teboho, or Mulalo. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mandela’s House, Vilakazi Street, Winnie Mandela’s home, Orlando East, Nomzamo Park, and the Soweto Towers. Lunch, bottled water, and a short minibus taxi ride are included. Mandela’s House entry costs extra.
“Great experience - really interesting and guides were great”
Spend a full day tracing Cape Town’s Apartheid past through District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu. Local guides such as Godfrey and Songz lead the township walk, while Robben Island adds its prison history. Hotel pickup and transport are included, but lunch, ferry tickets, and the return hotel transfer are not.
“the Tour and the Guides were Just amazing!! would recommend it 💯! If you are in Southafrica and care about its culture, its a must do!!!”
Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Soweto, Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and central Johannesburg. Pickup and entrance fees are included, with WiFi onboard. Guides such as Khutso, Thapelo, Tinyiko, and Sello are known for clear historical commentary and friendly humor.
“Omg! It was awesome, a big thank you to Khutso and Zanele they were so good to us. Khutso is a top tour guide he told us everything we needed to know. God bless you and I will certainly recommend you guys to others.”
Spend 150 minutes walking through Langa with local guides such as Nathi or Zuzie. Visit Guga S’thebe, see community projects, meet residents, and learn how apartheid shaped daily life. Expect history, local stories, craft work, and a candid look at both the warmth and hardship of township life.
“The tour was very nice! We got a very good feeling and insight on the history, the advantages and disadvantages of Langa, but also talked about what is needed to improve the social situation in the future.”
Spend 10 hours with a French or English-speaking guide exploring Johannesburg and Soweto. Visit Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and Hector Pieterson Memorial, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and entry fees included. Guides such as Advice, Bob, John, and Masese are known for clear storytelling and thoughtful care.
“Advice was incredible! Very informative and happy to answer any questions. What a fantastic day! Thank you very much Advice!”
Spend five hours with a driver-guide exploring Johannesburg and Soweto by comfortable vehicle. Visit Mandela’s House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and the Soweto cooling towers, while passing Baragwanath Hospital, an informal settlement, historic city buildings, and Soccer City. Guides may speak English, French, or Portuguese.
“Our guide Vincent has a lot of knowledge, and we learned a lot on this trip.”
Spend about nine hours with MoAfrika Tours exploring Soweto, from FNB Stadium and Regina Mundi to an informal settlement, Vilakazi Street, and the Apartheid Museum. Guides such as Khutso, Cipo, Marc, Sello, and Tsolo bring local insight. Lunch, hotel transport, and onboard WiFi are included.
“I cannot describe in words the incredible experience I had during this tour. It’s definitely a must do if you are visiting Johannesburg. I felt very touched learning about the history and Soweto overall. I will never forget this experience, worth dRead more”
Spend a revealing day with Sam’s Cultural Tours, visiting District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu before taking the Robben Island ferry. Local guides such as Sam, Shake, Mpumzi, or Luyolo may lead the township portion, with stops at a school, shebeen, healer, homes, and memorials. The day ends at the V&A Waterfront.
“This was such an informative day out. We started in the township areas and both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and South Africa. We could have stayed speaking to them both for hours. There were moments I'll admit when I was a little nervous walking through the township but everyone we met along the way were very friendly. The trip to Robben Island was sobering but again steeped in so much history. Having an ex-prisoner as our guide inside the prison made it very real. A highly recommended tour.”
Spend four to five hours exploring Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum and Soweto with a guide such as Nathi or Bobo. The small-group tour includes hotel pickup, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and time to hear how Soweto changed South Africa. The museum visit is self-guided.
“The tour was as good as I could have imagined. Our guide was informative and helpful to all four of us on the tour. We learned a lot about Johannesburg and South Africa in a short time.”
Spend about nine hours with a driver-guide, often a local Soweto guide, exploring Johannesburg’s past and present. Visit Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, and an informal settlement. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and onboard WiFi are included. Lunch and Mandela House entry cost extra.
“Amazing tour. Our guide Cipoo with MoAfrican tours was so informative and answered every question we had.”
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