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Enjoy a half day tour through South Africa’s largest and most famous township. Understand the origins of the township along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street. This Stephenson Adventures Soweto tour will transport you from South Africa’s dark past to our triumphant present day.
On your way to Soweto you will pass the largest stadium (Soccer City) which hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the stadium has been the centre of historic events. The unique design of the stadium is highly regarded internationally.
Understand the origins of the township of Soweto along with the current “kasi” life before walking in the steps of legends - Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu at their houses in Vilakazi Street.
Orlando Towers have become one of the most distinctive landmarks in the neighborhood of Soweto Township.
Visit Nobel peace prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu houses in Vilakazi Street the famous street in South Africa.
It is the house where former South African president Nelson Mandela Lived. Now, No. 8115 has been entrenched as one of South Africa's most significant heritage sites because it tells the tales, in sound, film, interpretive panels and guided tours.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial site is a National heritage site not far from the spot where a 13 year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June 1976 during the Soweto Uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government.
Tour at "the people's church" Regina Mundi church a pivotal role in the township's history of resistance against the apartheid.
Squatter camp tour (optional)
We pick-up around Johannesburg, Pretoria, OR Tambo international airport and surrounding areas.
Soweto half day Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $76 per person for this Johannesburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick-up around Johannesburg, Pretoria, OR Tambo international airport and surrounding areas. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyHW2MWDcxTyKwhQ5GRueUuA=.
The experience is available in EN.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Collins was a tremendous guide. We learned so much in our time in Soweto. He did an excellent job driving, too.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Collins made your Soweto experience so informative and enjoyable, while also ensuring a safe and comfortable journey. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
We booked the Soweto half your for our colleagues from global. The experience was amazing and informative. A special thank you to our tour guide, Mo, he was very friendly, professional and puntual as we had 4 different pick up points. I would rate Stephanson Adventures a 10/10!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear your colleagues had such an amazing and informative experience in Soweto. It’s fantastic that Mo’s friendly and professional approach, along with his punctuality across multiple pickup points, made everything run smoothly. We truly appreciate your 10/10 rating and hope to welcome you again soon!
Last minute booking. Very accommodating drivers. Enlightening tour into the history of Soweto. Inspiring visit to Kliptown Youth Program. Would definitely recommend a full day tour as we thoroughly appreciated our 1/2 day tour and would of loved more time.
hank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that we could accommodate your last-minute booking and that you found the Soweto experience so enlightening. It’s especially wonderful to hear that your visit to the Kliptown Youth Program was inspiring. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for a full-day tour next time!
It was a great experience with a fantastic guide, who knew a lot and was eager to share his knowledge. We appreciated particularly the Soweto school we had the opportunity to visit. We had also the possibility to see street art, as we desired. 🔥
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with your guide. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the visit to the Soweto school and that we could include some street art along the way to match your interests. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
What an unforgettable tour! Mo was an outstanding guide, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His storytelling made everything come to life, and he created such a relaxed atmosphere where we could ask as many questions as we wanted. We came away with a much deeper understanding of South Africa and its people. Definitely one of the best experiences of our trip so far. If you’re looking for a guide who gives you more than just the usual tourist experience, Mo is the one!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Mo made your tour so memorable. His storytelling, knowledge, and friendly approach clearly helped bring South Africa’s history and people to life in an authentic and engaging way. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Mo , the guide was the best, he did it worth it
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Mo made your experience so worthwhile. It’s wonderful to know his guidance helped make the tour memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Amazing tour! Our guide, Mo, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and an excellent storyteller. He not only knows so much about South Africa, but also has fantastic communication skills and was happy to answer all of our questions. This was easily the best tour of our trip so far! With Mo as your guide, you get a genuine and authentic picture of South Africa. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Mo made your tour such a memorable experience. His knowledge, storytelling, and genuine approach are exactly what we hope our guests experience when discovering South Africa. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Excellent tour of Soweto. A lot of history and still sharp contrasts between those who have and those who don't
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour of Soweto. It’s wonderful that the experience provided meaningful insight into the area's rich history and the contrasts that continue to shape the community today. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Byron showed us around Soweto. Saw the upper, middle and lower class areas - went for a walk in the lower class area, visited a preschool and met his daughter. We went to Nelson Mandelas house, Hector Pietersen museum and Regina Mundi church. Byron was a great guide, and we came away with a much better understanding of Soweto.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a meaningful experience exploring Soweto with Byron. It’s fantastic that his local knowledge and insights gave you a deeper understanding of the community, its history, and its culture. We’re pleased you enjoyed visiting the iconic sites and experiencing the different sides of Soweto. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Mo was an excellent guide on my half day soweto tour. He was full of knowledge, friendly, and ensured I had a great experience. I really appreciate the opportunity to see all aspects of soweto - good, bad, the ugly !
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with Mo on your Soweto tour. It’s wonderful that his knowledge, friendly approach, and honest insights gave you a deeper understanding of Soweto from every perspective. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
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