Soweto and Johannesburg Full-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
by Stephenson Adventures
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This full-day guided tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key parts of Johannesburg and Soweto by vehicle with air conditioning. Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Johannesburg or Pretoria are included, along with bottled water. The tour starts with a 20-minute visit to Nelson Mandela Square, home to the prominent statue of Nelson Mandela. Next, the group passes through the leafy Houghton Estate to see Nelson Mandela's house there for about 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Johannesburg North. The tour includes views of the Hillbrow Tower, a well-known feature of the Johannesburg skyline. Visitors spend an hour at Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort now housing South Africa’s Constitutional Court, which documents the country’s path to democracy. The route continues through Braamfontein, a neighborhood with museums, theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and shops. The Nelson Mandela Bridge is seen during a brief 4-minute stop. In Newtown Precinct, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the area's history and its current role as an arts and cultural center. A 15-minute stop follows to explore Johannesburg’s mining history, showcasing relics like mining headgear and stamp presses with informative panels. The tour also passes Gandhi Square to view the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and then the Johannesburg Central Business District, known for its dense collection of skyscrapers in Africa. The next 30 minutes are spent in the Maboneng Precinct, a lively area with restaurants, shops, art galleries, and studios. On the way to Soweto, the group passes Soccer City Stadium, famous for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup ceremonies and recognized for its distinctive design. In Soweto, the tour visits Diepkloof Park for 15 minutes to learn about the township’s origins and present-day life. Orlando Towers, a local landmark, is visited for 20 minutes. Vilakazi Street receives a 45-minute visit, including the houses of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Another 20 minutes is spent at Nelson Mandela’s former home, now a heritage site with guided tours and exhibits. The Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, commemorating a key event in the 1976 Soweto Uprising, is visited for 20 minutes. The tour includes a 20-minute stop at Regina Mundi Church, known for its role in the resistance against apartheid. Finally, there is an optional 15-minute squatter camp tour. Tea, coffee, lunch, carbonated beverages, and on-board WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nelson Mandela Square
Visit Nelson Mandela Square for about 20 minutes to see the statue of Nelson Mandela, a notable Johannesburg attraction.
20 min
Houghton Estate
Stop for 15 minutes at Nelson Mandela's house located in the leafy Houghton Estate, a wealthy northern suburb of Johannesburg.
15 min
Johannesburg North Scenic Viewpoint
Pause for 10 minutes at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the green, leafy area of Johannesburg North.
10 min
Hillbrow Tower
View the Hillbrow Tower, a dominant feature of the Johannesburg skyline and a city emblem.
Constitution Hill
Spend one hour at Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort now housing South Africa’s Constitutional Court and documenting the nation’s history toward democracy.
60 min
Braamfontein
Drive through Braamfontein, an area with museums, theaters, nightlife, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, and fashion stores.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Stop for four minutes to see the Nelson Mandela Bridge, a striking and relatively new landmark of Johannesburg.
4 min
Newtown
Visit Newtown Precinct for 15 minutes to learn about its cultural history and current role as a center of arts and development.
15 min
Mining History Stop
Spend 15 minutes exploring relics of Johannesburg’s early gold mining, including mining headgear, stamp presses, carts, and information panels.
15 min
Gandhi Square
Pass by Gandhi Square to see the statue of Mahatma Gandhi as a young man, commemorating his role in Indian independence.
Johannesburg CBD
View the Central Business District, the densest cluster of skyscrapers in Africa and a major business center.
Maboneng Precinct
Spend 30 minutes in Maboneng, a vibrant area with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, and studio spaces.
30 min
Soccer City Stadium
On the way to Soweto, see Soccer City Stadium, known for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and historic events.
10 min
Diepkloof Park
Stop for 15 minutes at Diepkloof Park to learn about Soweto’s origins and current township life.
15 min
Orlando Towers
Visit Orlando Towers for 20 minutes, a distinctive landmark in the Soweto neighborhood.
20 min
Vilakazi Street
Spend 45 minutes on Vilakazi Street, visiting the houses of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
45 min
Nelson Mandela House
Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home for 20 minutes, a heritage site featuring sound, film, panels, and guided tours.
20 min
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial site, a National heritage site near where 13-year-old Hector was shot on 16 June 1976 during the Soweto Uprising, representing resistance to apartheid brutality.
20 min
Regina Mundi Church
Tour Regina Mundi Church for 20 minutes, a site important to the township’s anti-apartheid history.
20 min
Squatter Camp (Optional)
Optional 15-minute tour of a squatter camp.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Soweto and Johannesburg Full-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
by Stephenson Adventures
Choose from 2 available options
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.R4,128Overview
This full-day guided tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key parts of Johannesburg and Soweto by vehicle with air conditioning. Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Johannesburg or Pretoria are included, along with bottled water. The tour starts with a 20-minute visit to Nelson Mandela Square, home to the prominent statue of Nelson Mandela. Next, the group passes through the leafy Houghton Estate to see Nelson Mandela's house there for about 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Johannesburg North. The tour includes views of the Hillbrow Tower, a well-known feature of the Johannesburg skyline. Visitors spend an hour at Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort now housing South Africa’s Constitutional Court, which documents the country’s path to democracy. The route continues through Braamfontein, a neighborhood with museums, theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and shops. The Nelson Mandela Bridge is seen during a brief 4-minute stop. In Newtown Precinct, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the area's history and its current role as an arts and cultural center. A 15-minute stop follows to explore Johannesburg’s mining history, showcasing relics like mining headgear and stamp presses with informative panels. The tour also passes Gandhi Square to view the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and then the Johannesburg Central Business District, known for its dense collection of skyscrapers in Africa. The next 30 minutes are spent in the Maboneng Precinct, a lively area with restaurants, shops, art galleries, and studios. On the way to Soweto, the group passes Soccer City Stadium, famous for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup ceremonies and recognized for its distinctive design. In Soweto, the tour visits Diepkloof Park for 15 minutes to learn about the township’s origins and present-day life. Orlando Towers, a local landmark, is visited for 20 minutes. Vilakazi Street receives a 45-minute visit, including the houses of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Another 20 minutes is spent at Nelson Mandela’s former home, now a heritage site with guided tours and exhibits. The Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, commemorating a key event in the 1976 Soweto Uprising, is visited for 20 minutes. The tour includes a 20-minute stop at Regina Mundi Church, known for its role in the resistance against apartheid. Finally, there is an optional 15-minute squatter camp tour. Tea, coffee, lunch, carbonated beverages, and on-board WiFi are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nelson Mandela Square
Visit Nelson Mandela Square for about 20 minutes to see the statue of Nelson Mandela, a notable Johannesburg attraction.
20 min
Houghton Estate
Stop for 15 minutes at Nelson Mandela's house located in the leafy Houghton Estate, a wealthy northern suburb of Johannesburg.
15 min
Johannesburg North Scenic Viewpoint
Pause for 10 minutes at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the green, leafy area of Johannesburg North.
10 min
Hillbrow Tower
View the Hillbrow Tower, a dominant feature of the Johannesburg skyline and a city emblem.
Constitution Hill
Spend one hour at Constitution Hill, a former prison and military fort now housing South Africa’s Constitutional Court and documenting the nation’s history toward democracy.
60 min
Braamfontein
Drive through Braamfontein, an area with museums, theaters, nightlife, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, and fashion stores.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Stop for four minutes to see the Nelson Mandela Bridge, a striking and relatively new landmark of Johannesburg.
4 min
Newtown
Visit Newtown Precinct for 15 minutes to learn about its cultural history and current role as a center of arts and development.
15 min
Mining History Stop
Spend 15 minutes exploring relics of Johannesburg’s early gold mining, including mining headgear, stamp presses, carts, and information panels.
15 min
Gandhi Square
Pass by Gandhi Square to see the statue of Mahatma Gandhi as a young man, commemorating his role in Indian independence.
Johannesburg CBD
View the Central Business District, the densest cluster of skyscrapers in Africa and a major business center.
Maboneng Precinct
Spend 30 minutes in Maboneng, a vibrant area with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, and studio spaces.
30 min
Soccer City Stadium
On the way to Soweto, see Soccer City Stadium, known for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and historic events.
10 min
Diepkloof Park
Stop for 15 minutes at Diepkloof Park to learn about Soweto’s origins and current township life.
15 min
Orlando Towers
Visit Orlando Towers for 20 minutes, a distinctive landmark in the Soweto neighborhood.
20 min
Vilakazi Street
Spend 45 minutes on Vilakazi Street, visiting the houses of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
45 min
Nelson Mandela House
Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home for 20 minutes, a heritage site featuring sound, film, panels, and guided tours.
20 min
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial site, a National heritage site near where 13-year-old Hector was shot on 16 June 1976 during the Soweto Uprising, representing resistance to apartheid brutality.
20 min
Regina Mundi Church
Tour Regina Mundi Church for 20 minutes, a site important to the township’s anti-apartheid history.
20 min
Squatter Camp (Optional)
Optional 15-minute tour of a squatter camp.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.