Soweto: Half-Day Soweto Township Guided Tour Private Tour Rate
ID: GYG1130370-O-1734955
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience the beating heart of South Africa’s most famous township on a half-day guided tour of Soweto. Feel the vibrant spirit of a community that continues to inspire the world.
Discover Soweto, the soul of South Africa. Just a short drive from Johannesburg, this half-day tour offers an authentic glimpse into the country’s past and present. Begin your journey passing the impressive FNB Stadium, host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final, before entering the vibrant streets of Diepkloof and Orlando.
Stop at Orlando Towers, a striking landmark that now stands as a beacon of art and adventure. Continue to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, commemorating the students who sparked the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and explore Regina Mundi Church, a place of refuge and resistance during apartheid.
Throughout the tour, your guide brings history to life with personal stories, local knowledge, and cultural insights. End your visit with an appreciation for Soweto’s resilience and the warm, welcoming people who call it home.
Highlights
- Visit the Orlando Towers, a symbol of Soweto’s urban creativity
- Walk down Vilakazi Street, home to both Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu
- Explore the Hector Pieterson Museum & Memorial
- Discover the powerful history at Regina Mundi Church
- Learn Soweto’s story from a local professional guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a small group for a maximum number of 12 people.
Baby car seats available upon request.
French, Spanish, Portuguese language guides available upon request.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off at your address (hotel / private residential)
- Fully guided tour
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, local guide
- Bottled water
- All entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Beverages (sodas, alcohol, juice)
- Anything that is not mentioned on itinerary
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
