Johannesburg Full-Day Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum and Constitutional Hill
by MoAfrika Tours
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This full-day bus tour centers on Johannesburg’s Soweto township and the Apartheid Museum, offering insight into South Africa’s history through key landmarks. The guide, originally from Soweto, leads the group through major locations in Soweto and Johannesburg, sharing details about the area's social and political background. The trip lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, a driver/guide, and free onboard WiFi. The tour starts with a visit to Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, a former prison and military fort that now houses South Africa’s Constitutional Court. The guide explains the site’s role in the country’s move to democracy during a two-hour guided walk. The group crosses the 284-meter Mandela Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa, linking two business districts, and passes through Newtown, including Mary Fitzgerald Square. Next is a two-hour visit to the Apartheid Museum, where 22 exhibitions chronicle the apartheid era - from its establishment to Nelson Mandela’s election as South Africa’s first Black president. Around midday, guests can buy food and drinks at the Truth Café on site (own cost). After leaving the museum, the bus drives past Johannesburg landmarks including the FNB Stadium, which hosted the 2010 World Cup ceremonies, Baragwanath Hospital, and Soweto Towers. In Soweto, the first stop is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests walk with the guide through the streets, stopping at a community center supported by MoAfrika, where they meet locals and learn about daily life. The tour continues to Orlando West, briefly stopping outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square for an overview. The group then visits the Hector Pieterson Museum for 30 minutes, located near the site where the young boy was killed during the 1976 Soweto uprising. Following this, the tour explores Vilakazi Street for about an hour, passing notable monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The visit includes time at Mandela House, where visitors learn about the events of June 16, 1976, and the impact of the Soweto uprising. The tour concludes with transportation back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
After hotel pickups, the group travels to Constitution Hill in Braamfontein for a two-hour guided tour. This former prison and military fort now houses South Africa’s Constitutional Court and reflects the nation’s path to democracy. On the way to Johannesburg CBD, the group crosses the 284-meter Mandela Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa, linking two major business districts.
120 min
Mandela Bridge and Mary Fitzgerald Square
The bus crosses Mandela Bridge into Newtown, named after Nelson Mandela. The 284-meter long bridge connects two business districts. The group passes Mary Fitzgerald Square, a public space honoring Mary "Pickhandle" Fitzgerald, South Africa’s first female trade unionist.
15 min
Apartheid Museum
The tour continues with a two-hour visit to the Apartheid Museum, which displays 22 exhibitions covering the apartheid era’s history. The exhibits chart the struggle for freedom and end with Nelson Mandela’s election as South Africa’s first Black president. Around midday, visitors can purchase food and drinks at the on-site Truth Café (not included).
120 min
FNB Stadium
On the way to Soweto, the bus passes the FNB Stadium, known as the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Drive to Soweto
Leaving the Apartheid Museum at about 2 pm, the group drives toward Soweto, passing landmarks such as FNB Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital, and the large Soweto Towers.
15 min
Motsoaledi Informal Settlement
The first stop in Soweto is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests take a 20-minute walk through the streets with the guide, passing street cafés and craft markets. The walk ends at a community center sponsored by MoAfrika, where visitors meet locals and learn about daily life in the settlement.
20 min
Regina Mundi Catholic Church
The bus proceeds through Orlando West and stops briefly outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square to provide an overview of these key Soweto landmarks.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The group visits the Hector Pieterson Museum for 30 minutes. Located in Orlando West, Soweto, the museum is near the site where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed during the Soweto uprising on June 16, 1976.
30 min
Vilakazi Street
Next is a one-hour visit to Vilakazi Street, noted for its monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
60 min
Mandela House
In Orlando West, guests see the former home of Nelson Mandela and learn about the Soweto uprising of June 16, 1976, including the story of Hector Pieterson. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Johannesburg Full-Day Soweto Tour with Apartheid Museum and Constitutional Hill
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.R4,080Overview
This full-day bus tour centers on Johannesburg’s Soweto township and the Apartheid Museum, offering insight into South Africa’s history through key landmarks. The guide, originally from Soweto, leads the group through major locations in Soweto and Johannesburg, sharing details about the area's social and political background. The trip lasts about nine hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, a driver/guide, and free onboard WiFi. The tour starts with a visit to Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, a former prison and military fort that now houses South Africa’s Constitutional Court. The guide explains the site’s role in the country’s move to democracy during a two-hour guided walk. The group crosses the 284-meter Mandela Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa, linking two business districts, and passes through Newtown, including Mary Fitzgerald Square. Next is a two-hour visit to the Apartheid Museum, where 22 exhibitions chronicle the apartheid era - from its establishment to Nelson Mandela’s election as South Africa’s first Black president. Around midday, guests can buy food and drinks at the Truth Café on site (own cost). After leaving the museum, the bus drives past Johannesburg landmarks including the FNB Stadium, which hosted the 2010 World Cup ceremonies, Baragwanath Hospital, and Soweto Towers. In Soweto, the first stop is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests walk with the guide through the streets, stopping at a community center supported by MoAfrika, where they meet locals and learn about daily life. The tour continues to Orlando West, briefly stopping outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square for an overview. The group then visits the Hector Pieterson Museum for 30 minutes, located near the site where the young boy was killed during the 1976 Soweto uprising. Following this, the tour explores Vilakazi Street for about an hour, passing notable monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The visit includes time at Mandela House, where visitors learn about the events of June 16, 1976, and the impact of the Soweto uprising. The tour concludes with transportation back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
After hotel pickups, the group travels to Constitution Hill in Braamfontein for a two-hour guided tour. This former prison and military fort now houses South Africa’s Constitutional Court and reflects the nation’s path to democracy. On the way to Johannesburg CBD, the group crosses the 284-meter Mandela Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa, linking two major business districts.
120 min
Mandela Bridge and Mary Fitzgerald Square
The bus crosses Mandela Bridge into Newtown, named after Nelson Mandela. The 284-meter long bridge connects two business districts. The group passes Mary Fitzgerald Square, a public space honoring Mary "Pickhandle" Fitzgerald, South Africa’s first female trade unionist.
15 min
Apartheid Museum
The tour continues with a two-hour visit to the Apartheid Museum, which displays 22 exhibitions covering the apartheid era’s history. The exhibits chart the struggle for freedom and end with Nelson Mandela’s election as South Africa’s first Black president. Around midday, visitors can purchase food and drinks at the on-site Truth Café (not included).
120 min
FNB Stadium
On the way to Soweto, the bus passes the FNB Stadium, known as the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Drive to Soweto
Leaving the Apartheid Museum at about 2 pm, the group drives toward Soweto, passing landmarks such as FNB Stadium, Baragwanath Hospital, and the large Soweto Towers.
15 min
Motsoaledi Informal Settlement
The first stop in Soweto is Motsoaledi informal settlement. Guests take a 20-minute walk through the streets with the guide, passing street cafés and craft markets. The walk ends at a community center sponsored by MoAfrika, where visitors meet locals and learn about daily life in the settlement.
20 min
Regina Mundi Catholic Church
The bus proceeds through Orlando West and stops briefly outside Regina Mundi Catholic Church and Freedom Square to provide an overview of these key Soweto landmarks.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
The group visits the Hector Pieterson Museum for 30 minutes. Located in Orlando West, Soweto, the museum is near the site where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed during the Soweto uprising on June 16, 1976.
30 min
Vilakazi Street
Next is a one-hour visit to Vilakazi Street, noted for its monuments and the former homes of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
60 min
Mandela House
In Orlando West, guests see the former home of Nelson Mandela and learn about the Soweto uprising of June 16, 1976, including the story of Hector Pieterson. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.