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Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour
5.0(19)Pretoria6–8 hours
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At a glance
Duration
6–8 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 19 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Exploriana Tours and Safaris
Description
We provide a private tour, you and your family will have the whole vehicle by yourself and the privilege to choose your pick up and drop off time. Private transportation from and to the hotel with a 10 years experienced guide giving you the facts and information about our country as a whole. We are using air-conditioned SUVs and 7 seaters.
Tour Options
Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Mandela House
Admission included20 min
We visit Nelson Mandela very 1st house where he stayed with his 1st and 2nd wife. Its situated in the Vilakazi street, the only street in the world where two peace nobel price winners lived. The house was build in the construction of 1945 and Nelson Mandela moved in 1946 with his 1st wife.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
Admission included40 min
We visit Hector Pieterson museum and memorial, i explain the memorial then send the clients into the museum to relate. Here it talks about the 1976 student uprising, where students where shot by the apartheid police, those students were protesting up against the introduction of afrikaans language in black schools.
Walter Sisulu Square
Admission included30 min
We visit Walter Sisulu square of dedication also known as the freedom charter, the freedom charter was signed in 26/27 June of 1955 by the congress of the people including Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, it has about 10 preambles that talks about the equality of the people in South Africa as a whole.
Orlando Towers
Pass by
We passby the Orlando twin towers which was used to generate electricity by means of coal to the city of Johannesburg,it was decommissioned in 1998, today is used as a bungee jump.
Apartheid Museum
Admission included180 min
We visit apartheid museum, here we will take you through the museum and the museum has 3 exhibition, namely, apartheid section, Nelson Mandela section and George Bizos section. You are expecting to spend 2h30 hours here. It is a free walk but the guide will be next to the clients to answer possible questions.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Lunch is a buffet "African cuisine" in Soweto Vilakazi street
Not included
Use of bicycle
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from hotels
Guesthouses
AirBnB
OT Tambo International Airport
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour take?
Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Pretoria experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from hotels
Guesthouses
AirBnB
OT Tambo International Airport Pickup points include Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton.
What languages is Soweto and Apartheid Museum Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(19)
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A879PNvictorc
August 24, 2026
Tour revelador en Soweto, Johannesburgo
The tour was perfect. Our guide, Lucky Mtsweni, has explained in detail the history of Johannesburg, especially Soweto. He has taken care of us and transmitted tranquility at all times. The visit included Nelson Mandela's house and the memorial to Hector Pieterson. We would repeat with him without hesitation!
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533LisaL
August 15, 2026
Wonderful tour!
This was the second time I've used Lucky as a tour guide for Soweto and Apartheid Museum. He also picked us up at the airport. What I love about having Lucky as my guide is his depth of knowledge and candidness. The information he gives en route to Soweto is invaluable in providing a deeper context to the museums on the tour. He is professional and personable and let's you go at your own pace through the sites. I'll definitely use him again next time I'm in Joburg!
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Inspire654610
August 7, 2026
Amazing Tour Provider
We had a great Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour day starting around 8:30 and wrapping around 4:00. Laaki was our driver and tour
guide. He was punctual picking us up. He was very knowledgeable about the history and went had engaging conversation about many many things. He gave lots of unique insight into Soweto. I would highly recommend.
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Scenic495616
June 23, 2026
Reliable and trustworthy
Lucky is a very reliable person, available and quick to respond. He accompanied me on a pleasant excursion to Soweto and the apartheid museum and he made everything work very smoothly. I strongly recommend him
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JG2022
June 10, 2026
Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour!
Today was a magnificent experience. We had a small party of two and received a personalized experience with Lucky. He was insightful and engaging. Both the apartheid museum and Mandela’s house in Soweto are worth checking out!
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54kelseyg
June 10, 2026
Book with Lucky for a wonderful tour
Lucky was the perfect tour guide! Friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time.
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Trail374097
May 9, 2026
Highly recommended tour with Mr Lucky
We had a one day tour in Soweto, Johannesburg Downtown, Constitution Hill, and Sandton with Mr Lucky. Before the tour, Mr Lucky was flexible in setting the itinerary tailoring it to our requests. He was extremely professional, kind, knowledgeable, passionate. His approach helped us discover places we would have never been able to see otherwise. He was always respectful of the people and very nuanced in his explanations. His grasp of the modern history of South Africa is impressive. After the tour, Mr Lucky went out of his way helping us arrange transportation to our next destination.
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Sonia_David_travels
April 26, 2026
Soweto’s history and people
We had a wonderfull half a day tour, right after our arrival. Our driver was Lucky and be was very toughtfull and knowledgable. He gave us a very good perspective on Soweto and the historic perspective around it and its importante for the country. It was an excellent beggining for the hollidays.
Operator response
Dear Sonia
Thank you for taking your time in writing the review. It was nice touring with you. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Do call again.
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Nomad54767774538
April 25, 2026
Soweto tour
A wonderful tour, Mr. Lucky is very knowledgeable and had a lot of stories to tell. Can wholeheartedly recommend doing a Soweto tour with him.
Operator response
Dear Nomad
Thank you for taking your time to write the review. It was nice touring with you, hope to see you again.
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T1955PUbeverlyh
January 9, 2026
Wonder Experience
Lucky provided an exceptional tour experience. His expertise, organization, and attention to detail made everything run smoothly. He answered every question with confidence and made the entire group feel comfortable. A truly outstanding guide.
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