Half-Day Soweto Tour in Johannesburg
by MoAfrika Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R2,200Overview
Soweto is a large township in Johannesburg known for its important role in South Africa's history and culture. This half-day tour lasts about five hours and is conducted by a local guide using an air-conditioned minivan. The trip begins by passing the FNB Stadium, famous for hosting the 2010 World Cup ceremonies. Guests then enter the Diepkloof area, where they walk past local vendors. The tour continues deeper into Soweto, driving by Baragwanath Hospital, a large taxi rank, and the historic Diepkloof suburb. The first stop is Motsoaledi informal settlement, where visitors walk through sandy streets to see local homes and a day care center supported by the tour company. Guests can meet residents and learn about daily life in the settlement. Next, the tour stops outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square in Orlando West for a brief overview. Visitors also see Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, a central meeting place in Soweto. The group then visits the Hector Pieterson Museum, located near where Hector Pieterson was killed during the 1976 student protests. Afterward, the tour continues along Vilakazi Street, passing monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Time permitting, there is an option to visit the Nelson Mandela Museum (own cost). The tour ends at the Orlando Towers, where guests can explore the craft market, get food and drinks (own cost), or watch or participate in bungee jumping if time allows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with free onboard WiFi.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
FNB Stadium
The tour passes the National Football Stadium, known as FNB Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 World Cup. The group enters Diepkloof, walking past local vendors selling a range of goods.
15 min
Drive-by
The tour continues to the center of Soweto, passing Baragwanath Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the area, a major taxi rank, and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
15 min
Motsoaledi informal settlement
The first stop in Soweto is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests walk through sandy streets past local homes and visit a day care center supported by the tour company. Visitors meet residents and learn about life in this informal community.
30 min
Regina Mundi Catholic Church
The group stops outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square in Orlando West for a short overview of these significant locations.
Walter Sisulu Square
Visitors see Walter Sisulu Square, also known as Freedom Square, located in Kliptown, a central area within Soweto.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The tour visits the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando West, near the site where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed on June 16, 1976, during the student protests.
45 min
Vilakazi Street
The tour proceeds down Vilakazi Street, passing notable monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
45 min
Mandela House
Time permitting, guests may visit the Nelson Mandela Museum located on Vilakazi Street (visit cost not included).
20 min
Orlando Towers
The tour concludes at the large Orlando Towers. Guests can purchase food and drinks from nearby cafes, browse the craft market, or, if time allows, watch or participate in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Soweto Tour in Johannesburg
by MoAfrika Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R2,200Overview
Soweto is a large township in Johannesburg known for its important role in South Africa's history and culture. This half-day tour lasts about five hours and is conducted by a local guide using an air-conditioned minivan. The trip begins by passing the FNB Stadium, famous for hosting the 2010 World Cup ceremonies. Guests then enter the Diepkloof area, where they walk past local vendors. The tour continues deeper into Soweto, driving by Baragwanath Hospital, a large taxi rank, and the historic Diepkloof suburb. The first stop is Motsoaledi informal settlement, where visitors walk through sandy streets to see local homes and a day care center supported by the tour company. Guests can meet residents and learn about daily life in the settlement. Next, the tour stops outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square in Orlando West for a brief overview. Visitors also see Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, a central meeting place in Soweto. The group then visits the Hector Pieterson Museum, located near where Hector Pieterson was killed during the 1976 student protests. Afterward, the tour continues along Vilakazi Street, passing monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Time permitting, there is an option to visit the Nelson Mandela Museum (own cost). The tour ends at the Orlando Towers, where guests can explore the craft market, get food and drinks (own cost), or watch or participate in bungee jumping if time allows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with free onboard WiFi.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
FNB Stadium
The tour passes the National Football Stadium, known as FNB Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 World Cup. The group enters Diepkloof, walking past local vendors selling a range of goods.
15 min
Drive-by
The tour continues to the center of Soweto, passing Baragwanath Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the area, a major taxi rank, and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
15 min
Motsoaledi informal settlement
The first stop in Soweto is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests walk through sandy streets past local homes and visit a day care center supported by the tour company. Visitors meet residents and learn about life in this informal community.
30 min
Regina Mundi Catholic Church
The group stops outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square in Orlando West for a short overview of these significant locations.
Walter Sisulu Square
Visitors see Walter Sisulu Square, also known as Freedom Square, located in Kliptown, a central area within Soweto.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The tour visits the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando West, near the site where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed on June 16, 1976, during the student protests.
45 min
Vilakazi Street
The tour proceeds down Vilakazi Street, passing notable monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
45 min
Mandela House
Time permitting, guests may visit the Nelson Mandela Museum located on Vilakazi Street (visit cost not included).
20 min
Orlando Towers
The tour concludes at the large Orlando Towers. Guests can purchase food and drinks from nearby cafes, browse the craft market, or, if time allows, watch or participate in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.