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Soweto & Johannesburg And Apartheid Museum Private

4.9(11)Johannesburg1 hour
VIATOR4.7(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(8)

Description

Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to core of Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives- working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of informal settlement shack and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto.

Tour Options

Soweto & Johannesburg And Apartheid Museum Private
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Sites & suburbs to be viewed and visited, Suburbs of Johannesburg, Hillbrow, City drive, downtown of Johannesburg, Muti Shop, Upmarket suburbs of Soweto, Matchbox houses, hostels, taxi culture, Baragwanath taxi rank, Drive past Bishop Tutu's house, Sites of the 1976 ' uprisings, Vilakazi Street (Visit the Mandela House Museum), Hector Peterson Museum and Memorial.

Admission included120 min

Experience political system - "apartheid" that divided a nation for more than 48 years

Admission not included30 min

The museum includes the history of the house and some of the family history

Admission not included20 min

Short stop at constitution Hill is a former prison complex were some of the political leaders they were held there like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela

Highlights

Parking Fees

What's included

Included
Parking Fees
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Johannesburg Central , Sandton, Randburg, Eastgate, Melville, Roodepoort, Centurion

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(11)

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Aviatior86
January 8, 2026
Complete Johannesburg tour

My wife and I were delighted by the service provided by Jeff tours and transfers. We saw the main attractions in Johannesburg as well as immersing ourselves with locals and everyday life. Joseph was extremely friendly, professional and patient throughout the tour. Highly recommended if you want a complete and safe experience.

Operator response

Many thanks for the review much appreciated

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Anne Marie B
August 6, 2025
What an unforgettable day….

We had a truly unforgettable day with Jozeph from Jeff Tours. He was kind, knowledgeable, and brought every place we visited to life — from the city to Soweto to the Apartheid Museum. Jozeph made us feel welcome from the start and shared powerful stories with heart and depth. We left feeling inspired and deeply moved. Thank you, Jozeph, for a beautiful and meaningful experience. R and A

Operator response

Many thanks for the review

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crazyed
February 24, 2025
Joseph and his van

We used Jeffs for four transfers to and from the Clico Boutique Hotel from OR Tambo as well as for the tour. We were fortunate enough to have the Joseph as our guide for all of the trips. He is a very knowledgeable guide and personable. His driving skills are very good and we felt entirely comfortable throughout. Highly recommended and he nows Australians…

Operator response

Many thanks much appreciated

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David L
November 3, 2024
Extraordinary educational tour in Johannesburg and Soweto

Tremendously educational tour with exceptional driver guide. Major stops for us included the must-see Apartheid Museum, the tour guided Constitution Hill and Constitutional Court, and Mandela House and the delicious Sakhumzi restaurant in Soweto. In addition, along the way driver guide Joseph stopped for us to see the stadium built for World Cup soccer in 2010 and the different types of housing in contemporary Soweto. He answered all our questions and also helped us with street buying of crafts in Soweto. Throughout the day, Joseph provided insight, information, and personal stories that illuminated the changes and continuities in post-apartheid South Africa. All in all, an extraordinary experience for us. Two thumbs up, way up!

Operator response

Many thanks for the review

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kkkp
September 1, 2024
Fantastic tour – very good route and super guide

We, family of 4, had one day tour in Johannesburg and Soweto. It was for us obvious that having one day we have to travel with local guide and his car. We even didn’t consider (because of many reasons) the concept to rent a car and travel and park without local guide. As usually I have sent request to a number of guides, comparing received proposals. The offer from Joseph was very quick, detailed as to the concept of our tour, taking into account our specific need and also interesting price. So we agreed some months before the day of the trip. Joseph arrived to our hotel before agreed time, took us showing main areas of Johannesburg , giving very interesting information about the places and also about urban changes in visited areas. The part of the tour in Soweto covered among others towers, Mandela Museum and Hector Pieterson Memorial. After spending 4 weeks in three African countries I have to point out that the small bazaar close to the Memorial with African souvenirs was the most interesting place with such items – many real handicrafts with reasonable prices. Finally we visited Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg – this is something which must be visited when traveling to Johannesburg. Joseph is fantastic guide – very knowledgeable, keeping very good contact with us. This one day tour gave us possibility not only to see visited places but also to understand social, political and urban changes in the city and suburbs within last 50 years.

Operator response

Many thanks

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Pioneer60073
September 15, 2023
Wonderful Tour

We booked the private Soweto & Johannesburg tour. All discussions and itinerary was agreed with Joseph via email. The guide arrived on the agreed time to pick us from the Hotel in a large clean car/SUV. Our guide Gilroy was excellent, friendly, well informed and shared many interesting facts about the various locations we visited which made it a very enjoyable experience. The payment was taken at the end of the tour via credit card which was very helpful in avoiding advance payments via links or bank transfers. I would high recommend Jeff Tours and Transfers. Thank you Gilroy & Joseph.

Operator response

Many thanks

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Jackie_n
August 23, 2023
Amazing

It was informative and helpful would recommend I left my Chanel glasses he claimed he didn’t see them

Operator response

Many thanks

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Nicola_M
February 28, 2023
Authentic and enlightening

Joseph was lovely and gave us an authentic, educational and emotional tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. As a private tour we also had the benefit of working to our own timeline which was great. Thanks Joseph!

Operator response

Dear Nicola Many thanks for your support really appreciate

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65karik
February 7, 2020
Jeff Tours Are The Best

Best experience of my life. I learned so much from Jeff. I took my tour in December. I am sending another tip today the experience my husband and I had on Jeff tours is valuable you cant even put a price on it. I am grateful, thank you again. USA Chicago, IL

Operator response

Many thanks

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Curios719190
October 21, 2019
Excellent Tour and Service

Our guide, Joseph, was very knowledgeable and made the tour of Soweto and Johannesburg really interesting and insightful! Joseph picked us up from the airport and we were able to select the time that we wanted to start and end the tour. We learned a lot about the history and socio-economical situation in South Africa and really appreciated this as we wanted to learn about the country and its people before we left. This was the perfect way to end our trip, and the visit to the Apartheid Museum is a must-do!

Operator response

Many thanks

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