Soweto Half Day Tour: Experience Local Life in South Africa's Vibrant Township

Immerse yourself in the vibrant township of Soweto on a half-day tour. Experience local life, explore rich history, and customize your tour to meet your expectations. Book a private or group tour now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • FNB Stadium - Drive through the FNB Stadium, the venue for the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final.
  • Orlando Towers - See the Soweto Towers from the outside.
  • Vilakazi Street - Visit the renowned Vilakazi Street, where you can shop for souvenirs.
  • Mandela House - View the exterior of Mandela House and learn about his life. Please note that…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the Soweto way of life by spending your day in one of South Africa’s largest townships; joining us on a journey through the energetic Soweto Township. Take pleasure in relishing the deep historical context of Soweto. We’re flexible, your tour can always be tailored to your desires. Both private and group tours are available, so choose wisely.

Location
FNB Stadium
Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grantrj4083bp
Jan 14, 2025
Five Star Tour by Thabang - Thabang was our guide, can’t believe this was his first tour since mid-December. He is a truly authentic guide with great knowledge and a man who is passionate about his routes. He offered us a lived-experience insight into the United States of Soweto and made sure our trip was very special, showing us the side of Soweto that the media doesn’t want you to see. We’ll never forget it. Highly recommend touring with Thabang. Thanks, from Cheese-Boy, Cheese-Girl, Mum and Dad
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Allan
Jan 10, 2025
Incredible Soweto Tour with Neo – A Journey Through History and Culture - We had the privilege of exploring Soweto on a tour led by Neo, and it was an unforgettable experience! Neo is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply connected to the community and its history. His storytelling brought every stop to life, giving us a profound understanding of Soweto’s rich culture and pivotal role in South Africa’s history. The itinerary was perfectly curated, starting with the vibrant and historic Vilakazi Street, including a visit to Nelson Mandela’s former home, which was a moving experience. Neo provided fascinating insights into Mandela’s life and the legacy of his fight for freedom. We also visited the famous Soweto Towers, a striking landmark that showcases local art and creativity. Neo made sure we understood their cultural significance while also giving us time to take in the breathtaking views. Throughout the tour, we felt a genuine connection to the spirit of Soweto—its resilience, energy, and hope. Neo’s warmth and enthusiasm made the experience even more special, and he ensured we felt welcome and safe at all times. If you want to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and heart of Soweto, I can’t recommend this tour with Neo highly enough. It’s an experience that will stay with us forever!
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621taliag
Jan 7, 2025
Awesome Experience - Highly recommend this tour! 11/10 experience for anyone coming to Johannesburg. Organized, efficient, enlightening, enjoyable.
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Pioneer716922
Jan 4, 2025
Amazing guide! - It was so informative and really dived deep into the history of Soweto as well as giving us a chance to take great pictures and even do some shopping!
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Astorli
Dec 7, 2024
Impressive trip to Soweto - Incredibly impressive journey through Joburg Downtown and Soweto. Thabang is a super guide and knows everything from the “Eff-Eff”, everything mega exciting and personal, and always safe.
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Pearl_b
Nov 29, 2024
Must do in Jozi - We had a wonderful experience with Banele. He was a fun, friendly and deeply knowledgable tour guide who made sure we had a great time but also provided important and nuanced insights which made the tour memorable. Would highly recommend!
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Victor
Nov 29, 2024
Surprisingly - The visit was a true history lesson. We did not just go to the sights of Soweto, but we can experience the day-to-day of the viewers. It's surprising and shocking. There is one side of Soweto that is little spoken and that is the rich side. Our guide, as a local, showed us everything about Soweto. We were really delighted
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W5209ewrobertw
Nov 4, 2024
Amazing experience - The tour gave us amazing insights about Soweto. Informative guide who was genuinely interested in helping us learn more about this place.
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Cassandra_w
Oct 14, 2024
Insightful - Thabang our guide, showed us Soweto shared the history and provided insight. We enjoyed our tour showing us the townships. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would recommend.
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Reecew849
Oct 12, 2024
Best guide we came across. - Thabang is an excellent guide, very easy to talk to and never balks at an awkward question. He has an excellent historical knowledge of all things SA'n. This is a real warts and all tour and a real eye opener for non-SA folks bought up on a diet of curated news media of the eighties.
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