Full Day
Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum

DURATION: 9 hours

AVAILABILITY: Daily – except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day.

PICK-UP TIME: 9:00

MEALS: Snack Packs Available On Request

ENTRANCE FEES: Apartheid Museum included
(PLEASE NOTE – not all attractions on this tour are open every day)

COST: R1,690 per person (2 people minimum)

About Johannesburg

The Full Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour offers a complete introduction to South Africa’s largest and most influential city. Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, developed rapidly after gold was discovered in the late 19th century. Today, it stands as a dynamic metropolitan hub that blends history, culture, and modern development.

Moreover, Johannesburg showcases a striking contrast between historic landmarks and fast-growing urban districts. As you move through the city, you experience its transformation from a mining settlement into a global African city. Therefore, Johannesburg remains essential for travellers who want to understand South Africa’s economic and cultural heart.

About Soweto

Soweto, short for South Western Townships, is one of South Africa’s most important historical and cultural areas. It played a central role in the anti-apartheid struggle and continues to represent resilience, identity, and community strength. Today, Soweto is a vibrant township filled with heritage sites, local life, and cultural energy.

Furthermore, Soweto offers visitors a powerful blend of history and everyday township culture. From iconic streets to significant memorials, each stop reveals an important part of South Africa’s freedom story. As a result, Soweto remains one of Johannesburg’s most meaningful destinations.

About the Apartheid Museum

The Apartheid Museum is one of the world’s most powerful historical museums and a key attraction in Johannesburg. It documents the rise and fall of apartheid through immersive exhibits, photographs, films, and personal testimonies. As you walk through the museum, you gain a deeper understanding of South Africa’s past and its journey toward democracy.

In addition, the museum highlights the courage of those who fought for justice and equality. Consequently, it delivers an emotional and educational experience that stays with visitors long after they leave.

Tour Description

Our Full Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour combines the highlights of the city with the cultural richness of Soweto and the powerful storytelling of the Apartheid Museum. First, you explore key Johannesburg landmarks that reflect its mining heritage and urban growth. Afterwards, you travel through Soweto to experience its historic sites and vibrant communities. Finally, you visit the Apartheid Museum for a deeply moving and educational experience.

Along the way, your experienced guide shares detailed stories that connect each location to South Africa’s broader history. In addition, you gain time to experience local culture, township life, and iconic landmarks. Therefore, this tour offers a complete and unforgettable Johannesburg experience.

Tour Highlights

Discover key historical and cultural landmarks across Johannesburg.
Learn about the city’s gold mining origins and rapid urban development.
Visit Constitution Hill and explore its role in South Africa’s legal and political history.
Drive through central Johannesburg and experience its urban diversity and energy.
Cross the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge and explore the Newtown cultural precinct.
Travel to Soweto and experience one of South Africa’s most famous townships.
Visit Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Discover Mandela House and learn about Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.
Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and learn about the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Explore Regina Mundi Church, an important site in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Visit the internationally acclaimed Apartheid Museum and its powerful exhibits on South Africa’s journey to democracy.

TwixUK

Super personalised tour Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter.

Grace F

Excellent, highly recommend! Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures.

Norice F

Touring with kindness and knowledge. The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed.

Erasmo R

Excelent, Highly Recommended We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended.

Sterre P

Learned a lot We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot!

GeoffcN

Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him.

travisisrael

Half day private tour to Soweto We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean.

Getaway53661145327

Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember.

gl893

Great day tour! We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended!

Lesley W

An amazing cheetah experience Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.

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