Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour
Description
On this half day tour in Soweto, your guide will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.
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Itinerary
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
We set off to the heart of Soweto, driving past Baragwanath Hospital, an enormous taxi rank and the historic suburb of Diepkloof.
Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement. Walk through the sand streets with your guide past local dwellings and a typical informal settlement day care that MoAfrika Tours and all travelers sponsor by visiting through us. Greet and meet the people in the settlement and learn more about their way of life.
We continue on through Orlando West to the hub of Soweto. We stop outside Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square for a quick overview.
Walter Sisulu Square (Freedom Square), formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed 16 June 1976.
We make our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Time permitting, you have the option of stopping at Nelson Mandela Museum for a visit (own cost)
The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers. This tour excludes lunch so grab yourself something to eat and drink (own cost) from a café, stroll around the craft market and watch people or join in bungee jumping off the towers (own cost and time permitting)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that pick up times will vary depending on your pick up location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(921)
We had a fantastic half-day tour of Soweto with Khutso. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs, making sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. He shared fascinating insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Soweto, answering all our questions with enthusiasm and professionalism. His passion for his work made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour and especially Khutso as a guide. Thank you for making our visit to Soweto so memorable!
Hi 281vitto... Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable half-day tour of Soweto with Khutso. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for sharing the history and culture of Soweto truly make a difference. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! The MOAfrika Tours Team
1365610 Pending review Absolutely fascinating We were on a private tour but cannot remember who with! However they are all similar. Absolutely fascinating including a drive around the less exotic areas!!! The locals seemed content for us to be there. A different way of life for the 3.5 million that live there…from modest to very very basic. The area around Mandel’s house seemed safe but busy, but you need to be strong with the hawkers. This is a must do, and there are so many different ways of touring, such as walking, cycling, private, group etc. Can certainly take you out of your comfort zone.
Hi Richard... Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! We're delighted you found your Soweto tour fascinating and appreciated the opportunity to experience its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse communities. It's a unique destination with many stories to tell. Thank you for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another South African adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
This was a really good tour. Nelson was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made us feel comfortable for the whole trip.
Hi mappin... Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Soweto tour with Nelson. It's wonderful to know his knowledge of the area's rich history and his friendly approach made you feel comfortable throughout the trip. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable South African experience soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
The half day Soweto tour with Khutso was great . He was knowledgeable, entertaining & helpful. Highly recommended this tour with Khutso.
Hi shaneb... Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience on your half-day Soweto tour with Khutso. It's fantastic that his knowledge, entertaining personality, and helpfulness made your visit so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back on another MoAfrika adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Thomas was a great guide for this tour. It was just me on the tour so I got to see exactly what I wanted. Great history, especially the Hector Peterson Museum. Good communication before and after as well. You do visit a school and are probably going to want to donate a bit so bring some cash.
Hi Valued Guest Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your private Soweto experience with Thomas. It's great to hear you appreciated the flexibility, the historical insights at the Hector Pieterson Museum, and our communication. We hope to welcome you back on another MoAfrika adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
The trip was excellent . Ask for Carson! So knowledgeable, keen for you to know everything about the city and has a great sense of humour ! You won’t regret ! Thank you from all of us. The Jothilingam’s !
Hi B7342DFkateh, We are thrilled to hear you had such a memorable safari with us, and grateful for your kind words. Hearing that you enjoyed our guiding is exactly what we hope for. It would be an absolute pleasure to host you again on your next safari with us. Warm regards, The MoAfrica Team
It was awesome! The guide Khutso was knowlegable, funny and informative, and gave us amazing insight as to the history and society of South Africa, as well as a comprehensive tour of Soweto. Would recommend this very much!
Hi W3267... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had an awesome experience exploring Soweto with Khutso. His knowledge, humor, and passion for sharing South Africa's history and culture truly make every tour special. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Great experience and a tour guide with a lot knowlegde about Afrika.
Hi Ronald... Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you had a great experience exploring Soweto with us. It's wonderful to hear that your guide's knowledge helped make the tour both informative and memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another South African adventure soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
An eye-opening experience! We got picked up at our hotel and were able to modify the drop of location to the apartheids museum, which was very accommodating. He taught us lots about the soweto, the good, bad and the ugly. We also were able to go to the pieterson museum, during the tour, and walk through one of the settlements, and talk to the people living there. It was also nice to go by car, so we could see all the areas of the soweto. Would totally recommend Khutso as a guide!!
Hi 286mer... Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such an eye-opening experience and that Khutso helped you gain a deeper understanding of Soweto's history, culture, and communities. We're glad we could accommodate your drop-off request and that you enjoyed the museum visits and community walk. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Khutso. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
Khurtso was fantastic guide, we never felt rushed and his in-depth knowledge is impressive. What surprised and delighted me was the sense of community, unity and hope in even the poorest parts of Soweto. I was genuinely moved by what I saw. I would highly recommend this tour.
Hi 69Beile... Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're delighted to hear Khutso's knowledge and relaxed approach made your Soweto tour so memorable. It's wonderful that the strong sense of community, resilience, and hope left such a meaningful impression on you. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Khutso. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! The MoAfrika Tours Team
