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- English
- French
This tour offers an authentic and emotional journey through Soweto’s past and present, guided by passionate locals with deep roots in the community. It includes visits to iconic sites like Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Museum, with insider stories you won’t hear on other tours. Small group sizes ensure a personal and meaningful experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from most hotels in central Johannesburg and Sandton. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guide will be wearing a branded T-shirt and holding a sign with your name. If you're staying at an Airbnb or private residence, we’ll arrange a nearby pickup point and confirm via WhatsApp or email.
Itinerary
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The only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners — Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu — once lived. A vibrant cultural hub that offers rich history, street art, music, and local eateries
Admission ticket free -
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Visit the humble former home of Nelson Mandela, now a museum filled with personal memorabilia, photographs, and historical artifacts that reflect his early life and activism
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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A moving tribute to the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Learn about the student protests against apartheid education policies and the life of Hector Pieterson, who became a symbol of resistance.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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These brightly painted cooling towers are now a vibrant landmark and adventure zone. Once part of a power station, the towers offer insight into Soweto’s modernization and street culture.
Admission ticket free -
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Known as "the people's church," it played a pivotal role during the apartheid era. The church hosted political gatherings and provided refuge during police crackdowns. It’s also home to striking protest-themed stained-glass windows.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The largest stadium in Africa, famously known for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and final matches. This architectural marvel also holds deep political significance — it was the venue for Nelson Mandela’s first major speech after his release from prison in 1990 and his memorial service in 2013. Travelers get to admire its striking calabash-inspired design from the outside and learn about its iconic moments in South African history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Short for South Western Townships, Soweto is a vibrant, historically rich urban area that played a central role in South Africa’s struggle for freedom. It’s a living museum of resistance, resilience, and culture — home to freedom fighters, political movements, and iconic landmarks. Beyond its past, Soweto today bursts with local art, music, street food, and community spirit. Exploring its streets offers travelers a deep, authentic connection to South Africa’s soul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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