Private Half Day Authentic Soweto Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria





View all photos





















Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, Service Guide, Fr
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture. From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.
What's Included
Local guide
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup
Cultural tour of Soweto on a Tuk-Tuk
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fee Nelson Mandela House Museum
Tuk Tuk ride fee excluded
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJyRYqHaJ+HAh/pYf9PYbhU=
10 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJyRYqHaJ+HAh/pYf9PYbhU=
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
LOC-o0AXGEKPN4wJ9sIG0RAn5KFMqVD4n1AFtF/jlO4QS/00uL7B2b2R1YyHi5FY3j0c
10 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-o0AXGEKPN4wJ9sIG0RAn5KFMqVD4n1AFtF/jlO4QS/00uL7B2b2R1YyHi5FY3j0c
We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
LOC-9Z9s24NnROkLKWSBKzWlv+t4ld/Jz+kGPpUMoTfQeCghu20GIbpeqLxPGi66FkvyxOjlGuDFm27b+KX9vLq77m/83zBIkyrISlZadNZkwsOZHU+B/LGKxJEH1Vmd8bpv6DI4cS2+ra8dQeBq02WH3pACZovjMYNtJMohTlyPfB6/pGVYjGqYOT5Zw5UI8RVBmMl7evgQJ7CMALrqEulrUA==
30 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-9Z9s24NnROkLKWSBKzWlv+t4ld/Jz+kGPpUMoTfQeCghu20GIbpeqLxPGi66FkvyxOjlGuDFm27b+KX9vLq77m/83zBIkyrISlZadNZkwsOZHU+B/LGKxJEH1Vmd8bpv6DI4cS2+ra8dQeBq02WH3pACZovjMYNtJMohTlyPfB6/pGVYjGqYOT5Zw5UI8RVBmMl7evgQJ7CMALrqEulrUA==
Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJoWbI8hvLJ6KQ+yhCkYrQ8=
25 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJoWbI8hvLJ6KQ+yhCkYrQ8=
We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyInkoeUVazAN2N3DEW7ZC0Q=
30 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyInkoeUVazAN2N3DEW7ZC0Q=
Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyBs1s6bytuqeIPQfTiexibU=
30 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyBs1s6bytuqeIPQfTiexibU=
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976. The Hector Pieterson Museum is currently closed due to COVID 19 regulations this site will be viewed from the outside with a full description from your guide.
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGPUKp/Vu6qMxD4JI8SLTIc=
30 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGPUKp/Vu6qMxD4JI8SLTIc=
We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyPLZ15Gu2Y7ROOerK0ZID6c=
20 minutesNo
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyPLZ15Gu2Y7ROOerK0ZID6c=
Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyAvn/NHcI5qUDuqj7ms36tc=
25 minutesNot Applicable
LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyAvn/NHcI5qUDuqj7ms36tc=
The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost and time permitting)
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
45 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Similar Attractions
From
From ZAR 2,093


