Soweto Half-Day Tour: Journey Through South Africa's Largest Township

Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township.

Understand the origins of the township along with the current

This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • FNB Stadium - On your way to Soweto, you’ll pass the largest stadium (Soccer City), which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and has been the center of historic events. The stadium’s unique design is highly regarded internationally.
  • Diepkloof Park - Learn about the origins of the Soweto township and the current “kasi” life before walking in the footsteps of legends—Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu—at their houses on Vilakazi Street.
  • Orlando Towers - Orlando Towers have become one of the most distinctive landmarks in the Soweto Township neighborhood.
  • Vilakazi Street - Visit the houses of Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street, the famous street in South Africa.
  • Mandela House - This is the house where former South African president Nelson Mandela lived. Now, No. 8115 is one of South Africa’s most significant heritage sites, telling its tales through sound, film, interpretive panels, and guided tours.
  • Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - The Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial site is a national heritage site near the spot where 13-year-old Hector was shot on June 16, 1976, during the Soweto Uprising. Today, it stands as a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government.
  • Regina Mundi - Tour Regina Mundi, “the people’s church,” which played a pivotal role in the township’s history of resistance against apartheid.
  • Kliptown Youth Program - Squatter camp tour (optional)
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg or Pretoria
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Guided tour with a qualified guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Location
FNB Stadium
Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147,
Cancellation Policy

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

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4adventurekids
Aug 4, 2024
Sobering yet educational - must see for all visitors to South Africa! - We had no idea what to expect and we left with a deeper understanding of South African history as well as current ramifications. Very moving. Our guide Banele was extremely knowledgeable and we would recommend him highly!
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Neshiemm
Aug 4, 2024
Impressive must see tour - Mo was the best guide you can get. He is from Soweto and showed us the real life in Soweto. Also the after care program which he also founded for kids was very impressive. We also went to see the touristy places but most impressive where the historic events that he told us about which took place in Soweto. My teenager kids were also very impressed. Ask for Mo.
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Natasiat2024
Jul 21, 2024
A world changing experience - Amazing tour of Soweto with my guide Mo. I would definitely recommend getting a guide that is from Soweto as it allowed me to get a new understanding and meet some of the most heartwarming people despite their adversities. We went to the real Soweto (and not the touristy part) and went to the most amazing after school program they have; and it is all run by the community. Everyone visiting South Africa should go and gain an understanding of how the people live and some of the struggles; like how to afford a school uniform if you barely have food on the table
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Martha_m
Jul 15, 2024
Informative Tour - Highly recommend tour that is very informative and the tour guide Banele does a great job in being attentive and taking his time at various stops.
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Alexis_a
Jun 10, 2024
MUST DO! - Amazing and educational experience. Our guide was thoughtful and flexible so we were able to stay longer at stops more meaningful to us. Highly recommend.
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Susanwq2301jg
Jun 5, 2024
Great experience. - This tour with Stephenson Adventures was fabulous. Our guide Tsholo was amazing with a wealth of knowledge and really looked after us. We loved everything about this tour and what we saw. Definitely highly recommend.
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Daydream65474499954
May 20, 2024
Great tour - We Had a great time with Guide Mo, learned a Lot about south african History. I felt very safe the whole time and enjoyed the Tour very much - interesting facts, History, great Views. Would clearly recommend ☺️
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Cormac_m
May 13, 2024
Great experiences - My tour guide and driver was fantastic. It was a really educational trip which I greatly appreciated, especially the stories and historical context of what I was seeing. I learned a lot from asking additional questions. Go Orlando Pirates!
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Mgc2014
May 4, 2024
Expand your world horizons, and take this tour. - If you are visiting Jburg, you owe it to yourself to take a guided tour of Soweto, and you will not find a better organization to take you on the tour. Our guide, Mo, was excellent, establishing rapport with everyone we met whether the staff at Kliptown school, the Mandela home, the Hector Pieterson museum, or a resident of Soweto. You’ll see the stadiums, the various residential and business areas of Soweto, the struggles of everyday living all while being perfectly safe and well guided. Set aside what you hear on the news, and get out and meet the people. This company will not disappoint. You’ll find that your inquiries by email will be fully and quickly answered.
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Tobiasos9081ok
Apr 30, 2024
Great tour! - We had a great half-day experience on this tour in Soweto. Our guide Banele was very friendly, had a lot of knowledge and also the necessary sense of humor. In summary, it was a great experience with a super guide.
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