Soweto Half-Day Guided Tour to Mandela's Home and More

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world that was once home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. On this tour, you'll stroll through this historic neighborhood and experience the spirit of resistance, resilience, and hope that defined the fight against apartheid. Your guide will share powerful stories and cultural context that bring Soweto’s most famous street to life.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, dedicated to the memory of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Learn about the student protests that shook the nation and helped spark global pressure against the apartheid regime. Through moving exhibits, photos, and interviews, you'll understand the courage and sacrifice of young people who stood up for their rights—most notably 13-year-old Hector Pieterson, whose tragic death became a turning point in South Africa’s history.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Step inside Nelson Mandela’s former residence on the historic Vilakazi Street in Soweto. Now a museum, Mandela House (8115 Vilakazi Street) offers a powerful and intimate glimpse into the life of South Africa’s most iconic leader. Originally built in 1945, this modest red-brick home was where Mandela lived with his first wife Evelyn, and later with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela before his imprisonment. Despite its small size, the house is rich with history, filled with original furnishings, family photographs, memorabilia, and historical documents that bring Mandela’s story to life.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Towering over the Soweto skyline, the Orlando Towers are not just a remnant of a former power station—they are now a vibrant symbol of urban renewal and artistic expression. Covered in bold murals and cultural imagery, the towers also host adventure activities like bungee jumping and paintball (optional). Stop here for a photo opportunity and enjoy the energy of one of Johannesburg’s most creative spaces.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 5

  ocated on the edge of Soweto, FNB Stadium—affectionately known as Soccer City—is the largest stadium in Africa and a powerful symbol of both sporting excellence and South Africa’s political transformation. Shaped like a traditional African calabash (clay pot), this architectural masterpiece can seat nearly 95,000 people and is renowned for hosting some of the most iconic moments in recent South African history. Highlights: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: The stadium was the flagship venue for the World Cup, hosting both the opening and final matches. It’s where Spain lifted their first World Cup trophy and where the world witnessed Africa shine on a global stage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• 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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